Rachel Girling on BCB Radio: SEND Reform, Alternative Education & Sowing Seeds
On Tuesday 21st April, our founder Rachel Girling joined Dave and Danielle on BCB Radio for an insightful conversation about the proposed SEND reform and the recently released white paper. She explored the wider challenges facing education today, particularly for children who struggle to access both mainstream and specialist school settings.
Supporting Young People Beyond Mainstream Education
During the interview, Rachel spoke about the work Sowing Seeds does as a non-school provision, sharing how the organisation has evolved to support young people who need a different approach to learning. She discussed how personalised, flexible support can help children re-engage with education in a meaningful and achievable way.
GCSE Support and Functional Skills Pathways
As part of the discussion, Rachel highlighted her recent work supporting Danielle’s son in the lead-up to his GCSE exams. She explained how offering an alternative pathway through functional skills can reduce pressure while still enabling progress, particularly for students who may not thrive within traditional academic routes.
Breaking Down Barriers in SEND Education
Rachel also reflected on her own journey and the barriers many families face when trying to secure appropriate educational support. She emphasised the importance of accessible, adaptable provision and how Sowing Seeds works to bridge gaps within the current system.
Have a listen to find out more about the work Sowing Seeds does and the impact it continues to have on young people and their families. For further information, please email hello@SowingSeedsal.co.uk.
