The Skies We’re Under

• The Early Years - Navigating an Unexpected World | S4 | E42

  The world has been turned upside down, hopes and dreams feel far away, and we’re grateful for the people who stepped in, stepped up, sat with us, supported us and celebrated our families. Listen to today’s episode, as we look back at the Early Years, and reflect on the experiences of learning to navigate a world we never planned for. Join Rachel and Lucy consider Early Years experiences from a professional and parent perspective. We also hear from experienced Portage Worker Janet Rickman. She shares her experience and wisdom, and all she’s learned from working with families like ours. In addition, Rachel and Sarah share theme park stories, (including the fantastic Give Kids The World) and Lucy is under ‘Techf*ckingnightmare’ Skies. To find the resources discussed by Janet and Lucy on the pod, please following the links below: Help for early years providers : SEND assessment guidance and resources Help for early years providers : Using the assessment tools National Portage Association Thanks to Jiraffe for sponsoring this week's episode. You can find more about them and their work here. We’d love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly. You can leave a message with us in a number of ways: Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU  (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds) You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at [email protected] Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick’, then send us an email to [email protected] Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) . Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.  We’re so happy that The Skies We’re Under is a free, independent podcast. Any sponsorship received is used to cover the costs of the production of episodes and compensate our valuable guests for their time. The hosts provide their time and efforts for free. They do, however, appreciate any offers of caffeination to keep them going – you can buy them a cuppa here…   Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.

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• Rethinking Disability: the Toxic Pursuit of Physio | S4 | E41

  What if all the things we doggedly pursue to help our children are inherently toxic to their relationship with their own body and disability? After Episode 40's genuinely core-shaking discussion with Amy Hogan, Rachel, Sarah and Lucy discuss where their perspectives align and deviate both parents and professionals. Thanks to Jiraffe for sponsoring this week's episode. You can find more about them and their work here. We’d love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly. You can leave a message with us in a number of ways: Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU  (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds) You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at [email protected] Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick’, then send us an email to [email protected] Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) . Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.  We’re so happy that The Skies We’re Under is a free, independent podcast. Any sponsorship received is used to cover the costs of the production of episodes and compensate our valuable guests for their time. The hosts provide their time and efforts for free. They do, however, appreciate any offers of caffeination to keep them going – you can buy them a cuppa here…   Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.

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• Reframing and Rethinking Disability with Amy Hogan | S4 | E40

  Join us for the brilliance of Professional Geek Amy Hogan, she’ll make you rethink and reframe disability, and help bridge that gap between the experiences of a parent of a disabled child and the experience of the disabled person themselves. After the usual catch up with Sarah and Lucy, Rachel talks to Amy about the limitations of interventions like physiotherapy and the need for mental health support for parents and children processing a life they hadn’t imagined. She discusses the outcomes we really should be focusing on with our children, as well as challenging concepts around disability and helping us to confront our own (and other people’s) Ableism. There is SO much we cover, that we’ve had to split this episode in two. Join us on Friday for our bonus episode where Rachel, Sarah and Lucy reflect on the magnificent wisdom of Amy. You can find more about Amy and research and writing here. and the wonderful Maori terms for Cerebral Palsy here. Thanks to Jiraffe for sponsoring this week's episode. You can find more about them and their work here. We’d love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly. You can leave a message with us in a number of ways: Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU  (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds) You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at [email protected] Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick’, then send us an email to [email protected] Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) . Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.  We’re so happy that The Skies We’re Under is a free, independent podcast. Any sponsorship received is used to cover the costs of the production of episodes and compensate our valuable guests for their time. The hosts provide their time and efforts for free. They do, however, appreciate any offers of caffeination to keep them going – you can buy them a cuppa here… 

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• Puberty, Sex and Learning Disabilities | S4 | E39

  Puberty, sexual consent, sexuality and gender are some of the topics making Rachel blush in her conversation with Michael Fullerton in another must-listen episode of The Skies We’re Under Podcast. 🙌 These are conversations we need to have with our young people and Michael supports us to better understand how we support our children with profound disabilities - especially when our emotions aren’t keeping pace with their bodies. 💫 Invaluable resources to help Parent/Caregivers: 🔗 Supported Loving 🔗 Achieve Together 🔗 PMLD Link Journal 🔗 CHF RSE Training   Thanks to Jiraffe for sponsoring this week's episode. You can find more about them and their work here. We’d love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly. You can leave a message with us in a number of ways: Firstly you can leave a message using SpeakPipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU  (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds) You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at [email protected] Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick’, then send us an email to [email protected] Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) . Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.  Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.

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• "Do you see me?" with Olly and Natty #LearningDisabilityWeek | S4 | E38

  To celebrate Learning Disability Week Rachel is joined by the dynamic duo Olly and Natty. A perfect pairing, who were introduced by parents Sally Philips  and Hayley Newman. They talk through how they met, describe their perfect day and have a sing-a-long not to be missed.  Rachel, Sarah and Lucy  also reflect on the joy of knowing and loving someone with Learning Disabilities - and quite what it’s like to be a parent of somebody with a Black Belt in Mindfulness. For more information on Learning Disability Week, including Easy Read Guides please see the Mencap webpage. Thanks to the lovely folk at Jiraffe for sponsoring this week's episode. You can find more about them and their work here. We’d love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly. You can leave a message with us in a number of ways: Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU  (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds) You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at [email protected] Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick’, then send us an email to [email protected] Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) . Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.  We’re so happy that The Skies We’re Under is a free, independent podcast. Any sponsorship received is used to cover the costs of the production of episodes and compensate our valuable guests for their time. The hosts provide their time and efforts for free. They do, however, appreciate any offers of caffeination to keep them going – you can buy them a cuppa here…   Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.

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