Margaret Mulholland

Talking Inclusion… With Geoff Barton Podcast · The Institute for Public Policy Research · A podcast from the IPPR Inclusion Taskforce What does truly inclusive education look like, and how can we make it better? Hosted by Geoff…

🎧 New episode of Talking Inclusion is live!

Curriculum and assessment reform can unlock equity for all learners, says Melissa Farnham (ASDAN CEO) joining @mmulholland.bsky.social on how current systems limit young people’s potential.

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"1 in 5 children have a learning need" with Vik Verma Talking Inclusion… With Geoff Barton · Episode

🎧 New episode of Talking Inclusion is live! How can local authorities drive real inclusion? @mmulholland.bsky.social & Vik Verma from Bristol Council talk about Bristol’s journey to build a community-driven SEND system.
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🌟 Hear from @dylanwiliam.bsky.social on Principles of assessment, @mmulholland.bsky.social on the whole-school approach to SEND, @alexjquigley.bsky.social on developing literacy, @benniekara.bsky.social on diversity in schools - and many more!

Talking Inclusion… With Geoff Barton Education Podcast · A podcast from the IPPR Inclusion Taskforce What does truly inclusive education look like, and how can we make it better? Hosted by Geoff Barton, former general secretary of the…

🎧 New Talking Inclusion episode! Dr Susana Castro Kemp (@ucl-ioe-cie.bsky.social) & @mmulholland.bsky.social speak on what England can learn from global SEND systems, from Finland’s early-intervention model to the power of family
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“Fixing SEND by fixing education” with Stephen Kingdom Talking Inclusion… With Geoff Barton · Episode

🎧 In episode 9 of Talking Inclusion... with Geoff Barton, Stephen Kingdom from @dcpcampaign.bsky.social joins @mmulholland.bsky.social, arguing we’re asking the wrong question on SEND: it’s not about “fixing SEND” but the whole education system.

Racism isn’t innate – here are five psychological stages that may lead to it There is no genetic or biological basis for dividing the human race into distinct “races.”

“racism is a symptom of psychological ill-health, a sign of anxiety and of a lack of identity and inner security.”

Fascinating article here…

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Evolving education amid the grim reality of war From delivering inter-school CPD to opening up new university access routes, educators in Ukraine are steadfast in their mission to ensure pupils have the best education access possible

🇺🇦 Despite the bleak realities of war, educators in Ukraine continue to strive to improve opportunities for young people across the country, says this leader

SEND and inclusion: a recommended reading list Margaret Mulholland shares her recommended reads on equitable school leadership and how to further develop your inclusive practice

ASCL SEND and Inclusion Specialist @mmulholland.bsky.social writes in @tesmagazine.bsky.social today with her recommended reads on equitable school leadership and how to further develop your inclusive practice. Read her article here: ow.ly/pWeo50WHoGm

#SEND #inclusion #education #leadership

Effective alternative provision relies on strong relationships between pupils and staff but how best to go about implementation?

Amy Husband of ASCL Premier Partner Academy21 explores some of the strategies in her guest blog: ow.ly/SajZ50Wn0FT

#blog #education #primary

"Sadly, boys are often exposed to harmful & toxic misogynistic content online, which can impact on their behaviour in the real world. The focus of this updated guidance on tackling these issues is timely & welcome." @mmulholland.bsky.social quoted in @theguardian.com... 1/2

Secondary schools in England to tackle ‘incel’ culture and teach positive role models Government says new guidance will challenge ‘manosphere’ myths as DfE reports epidemic-scale misogyny

On the updated RSE guidance from DfE, @ascl-uk.bsky.social's @mmulholland.bsky.social in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/education/20... 2/2

Margaret Mulholland | BBC Breakfast 15 July 2025 Margaret Mulholland, ASCL SEND and Inclusion Specialist, speaks to BBC Breakfast regarding the new government relationships, sex and health education (RSHE) guidance…

The DfE has today published new statutory #RSHE guidance. ASCL #SEND and Inclusion Specialist @mmulholland.bsky.social spoke to BBC Breakfast earlier this morning about this new guidance for schools.

If you missed the interview, you can watch it here: vimeo.com/1101450537

Ofqual: Rise in exam access arrangements was ‘overstated’ The exams regulator withdraws published data on students receiving access arrangements such as extra time

New: Ofqual has had to withdraw a decade's worth of data on access arrangements after the figures "significantly overstated" how many pupils were getting additional support.

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‘The over-simplified writing framework sidelines the key message’ While there is much to applaud in the new primary writing framework, it deals with the most critical part of writing as an afterthought, argues Megan Dixon

"Writing is not simple, and the “Simple View of Writing” that has been adopted does not do justice to the complexity of process."

@damsoned.bsky.social gives her view on the new primary writing framework

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This is the digital nutrition pyramid

This is the digital nutrition pyramid

The activities were co-developed with @ascl school leaders who also contributed to the @UCL research & co-design of the free resources 🙏

Earlier this week a celebration of the support that has led so many young people to successful futures @reuk.org thank you 🙏

Amazing- thanks for this Nic!

Thanks for sharing 😊@jillberry102.bsky.social

What to do when adaptive teaching doesn’t work Adaptive teaching has the power to improve classroom practice, but this alone won’t make a school truly inclusive, says Margaret Mulholland

My latest for @tesmagazine.bsky.social is on the trajectory to inclusive pedagogy :)

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Our best wishes to those celebrating Eid al-Adha from us all at ASCL.

#EidMubarak

One in four pupils in England ‘disengage’ when they move to secondary, report finds New study found a drop in enjoyment, trust and feelings of safety after year 7 and a largely positive primary experience

... @mmulholland.bsky.social cited in this @theguardian.com article: www.theguardian.com/education/20... 2/2

"School leaders must be supported with time and training to take proactive steps to combat the risks associated with synthetic media. This includes educating students and staff about the nature of synthetic media and the dangers it can pose." @mmulholland.bsky.social in @seced.bsky.social today

Why every mainstream school needs a special-school partner When mainstream and special schools collaborate, the benefits are felt by the whole school community, writes Margaret Mulholland

My latest article in @tesmagazine.bsky.social explores why special and mainstream should collaborate more effectively. It’s beneficial for the whole school community.
@ascl-uk.bsky.social

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Great thread from Jasmine on the very worrying financial picture for schools.

Jasmine continues to lead the way on school funding reporting, highlighting these critical issues on behalf of schools.

@tomrees.bsky.social and @mmulholland.bsky.social warn us about seeing SEND with a pathological lens

A good crowd for @mmulholland.bsky.social at #ASCL2025:

“One of the challenges we have at the moment is defining inclusion as static.”

She tells delegates not to think about how to get ‘exemplary’ in a potential inclusion rating.

We are delighted to welcome @lewisgoodall.com to #ASCL2025 for the final keynote of Annual Conference.

@mmulholland.bsky.social got it right in Parliament when she said Ofsted has got this wrong. It is vital Ofsted listens to real experts on this.