The Lunch Discussion - Back to the Garden: Nurturing Every Child — SEND Support with Zoe Bowring

Rod Maxwell visits the Altrincham branch of Back to the Garden Childcare and speaks with deputy Zoe Bowring about how the nursery supports children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

They discuss sensory processing, speech and language support, use of ear defenders and picture exchange systems, working with parents and specialists, and adapting activities so every child can access play and learning safely.

The episode highlights the nursery’s family atmosphere, trained staff, play-led approach, and commitment to removing barriers so each child can thrive, while acknowledging that sometimes a different specialist setting is in a child’s best interest.

The Lunch Discussion on #theLateLateLunchshow - supported by Back To The Garden Childcare (https://backtothegardenchildcare.com/) - focused on a child-centred approach fostering creativity, independence, and a love of learning.