In this powerful and honest conversation, Nicole sits down with Hayley Harding, co-founder of Let Us Learn Too, a grassroots parent-led campaign group fighting for the rights of disabled children in education.

Together, they explore the urgent need for genuine reform within the SEND system and why lived experience must be at the heart of any meaningful change. Hayley shares her own journey as a parent navigating the system, how Let Us Learn Too began, and what the group is doing to push for a more inclusive, accountable and compassionate approach to education through the upcoming SEND white paper and reform proposals.

They also dive into:

• What true co-production looks like and why it matters
• The emotional and practical impact of a failing system on families
• How parents, professionals and young people can work together for change
• The importance of keeping disabled children’s rights and voices front and centre in policy
• How we shift from tick-box listening to real partnership

This episode will leave you feeling informed, inspired, and reminded that we are stronger when we push for change together.

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