Georgina Durrant

I’m Georgina Durrant, a SEND Specialist, SEND author, speaker and podcaster. I’m also a qualified teacher/ SENDCo.

SEND Specialist, Author, Podcaster and Education Expert

I’m Georgina Durrant, a SEND Specialist, author, podcaster, qualified teacher and SENDCo.

I am passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) through practical, evidence-informed approaches that help educators, schools and families make a real difference.

Over the course of my career, I have supported thousands of educators through my books, podcast, training, media contributions and The SEN Resources Blog. My work focuses on helping educators feel confident supporting pupils with SEND and creating inclusive environments where all learners can thrive.

Today, I am recognised as one of the UK’s leading voices in SEND education, regularly contributing to national conversations around inclusion, SEND support and educational practice.

National Recognition and Influence

My expertise has led to opportunities to contribute to discussions shaping the future of SEND support and education.

I have been invited to participate in a Parliamentary Round Table discussion on SEND and dyslexia, and have contributed to conversations with the Department for Education relating to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Alongside this, I am regularly called upon by national and education media to provide expert commentary on SEND, parenting and education.

My work and expertise have been featured in the press and on TV by:

Sky News
Channel 5 News
The Guardian
The Telegraph
The Independent
TES
BBC Radio
Talk Radio
Metro
Stylist Magazine
Prima Magazine
SEN Magazine
Chartered College Magazine (as guest Editor)
Nursery World Magazine (as a columnist)

I am passionate about ensuring that conversations about SEND remain practical, inclusive and focused on improving outcomes for children and young people.

Author

I am the author of several books supporting educators and families, including:

SEND Strategies for the Primary Years

Published by Bloomsbury, SEND Strategies for the Primary Years provides practical, evidence-informed strategies that teachers and families can use to support learners with SEND in everyday classroom practice and at home. SEND Strategies for the Primary Years is an Amazon Bestseller and won the Education Resource Awards in 2025.

SEND Strategies for the Secondary Years.

Published by Bloomsbury, SEND Strategies for the Secondary Years, provides practical, evidence-informed strategies to help secondary school staff and families support students with SEND across subjects and year groups. The book focuses on realistic, inclusive approaches that can be embedded within everyday secondary school practice and at home, helping educators and families build confidence, remove barriers to learning and support positive outcomes for all learners. SEND Strategies for the Secondary Years is an Amazon Bestseller and a popular purchase for secondary SENDCos and teachers alike.

Questions on SEND: Developing Inclusive Practice as an Early Career Teacher

Published by Routledge, Questions on SEND: Developing Inclusive Practice as an Early Career Teacher provides advice to help Early Career Teachers confidently support pupils with SEND. Through a question-and-answer format, the book explores common challenges faced by new teachers and offers realistic, inclusive advice.

100 Ways Your Child Can Learn Through Play

Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 100 Ways Your Child Can Learn Through Play provides 100 simple, engaging and low-cost play activities that support children’s learning and development. Designed for parents, carers and professionals, the book demonstrates how everyday play can help children develop key skills across areas including communication, literacy, numeracy, creativity, motor skills and confidence.

How to Boost Reading and Writing Through Play

Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, How to Boost Reading and Writing Through Play provides practical, play-based activities to support children’s literacy development. The book helps parents, carers and educators nurture reading and writing skills through fun, meaningful experiences, making literacy learning engaging, accessible and enjoyable for children.

Host of SEND in the Experts

I host the podcast SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant, where I interview leading experts from across the SEND and education sectors.

With more than 60,000 downloads, the podcast has become a trusted source of professional development and practical advice for teachers, SENCOs, teaching assistants and parents.

Through these conversations, I aim to make expert knowledge accessible and actionable, helping listeners stay informed about current research, best practice and emerging issues within SEND.

The SEN Resources Blog

I am the founder of The SEN Resources Blog, this award-winning website dedicated to supporting educators and families of children and young people with SEND.

What started as a platform to share resources and recommendations has grown into a respected hub of SEND information, practical strategies and educational advice with over 70,000 monthly visitors.

The blog focuses on areas including:

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Inclusive teaching
Neurodiversity
Literacy
Emotional regulation
Speech and language
Sensory differences
Learning resources
SEND provision in schools
Support for parents and carers

My aim has always been to make SEND support practical, accessible and achievable.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

My professional qualifications include:

BSc (Hons) Medical Science
PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO)
Postgraduate Diploma in Vulnerable Learners and Inclusion
Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing

Areas of Expertise

My specialist interests include:

SEND strategies
Inclusive classroom practice
Adaptive teaching
Neurodiversity
Literacy and SEND
Speech, language and communication needs
Sensory processing differences
Emotional regulation
Supporting learner independence
Teacher confidence and professional development
SEND provision and inclusion across schools

I am particularly known for making SEND practical, helping educators move from understanding a need to confidently implementing effective support strategies.

Explore My Work

Whether you’re a teacher, SENDCo, school leader, teaching assistant, parent, journalist or organisation, there are many ways to access my work:

Browse articles on The SEN Resources Blog
Listen to the SEND in the Experts podcast
Explore my books
Access SEND courses and professional development
Learn more about how to book me as a speaker for key notes, panels and webinars

“I had the privilege to work with Georgina on our SEND Update conference. Georgina professionally chaired our conference, setting a friendly and truly collaborative atmosphere in the room. Georgina led questions and answer sessions in addition to delivering highly practical content for our audience. Georgina scored highly within feedback, and I look forward to collaborating on events again in the future.” – Ciaran Gray, Lead Conference Producer, Optimus Education

My Mission

Everything I do is driven by my goal of ultimately helping more children and young people with SEND thrive.

By providing practical strategies, sharing expert knowledge and championing inclusive practice, I hope to support the educators, families and professionals who make a difference to children’s lives every day.

Get in touch

I’m always happy to discuss consultancy, collaborations, speaking, writing and reviews of products, please👉Have a read of my testimonials and get in touch Cheshiresentutor@gmail.com

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Important Information

All opinions on my blog are my own, but I do receive complimentary products to review and receive payment for Sponsored blog Posts.

I accept no responsibility for any of the products reviewed on my site. I also accept no responsibility for the advice that I provide and it does not replace advice of a medical practioner or other professional.

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