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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 20h

🎧 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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"1 in 5 children have a learning need" with Vik Verma

Talking Inclusion… With Geoff Barton · Episode

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Haringey Education Partnership @haringeyeduc.bsky.social · 13d

🌟 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!

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 16d

🎧 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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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…

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 22d

🎧 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.

“Fixing SEND by fixing education” with Stephen Kingdom

Talking Inclusion… With Geoff Barton · Episode

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DamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social · 23d

“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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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.”

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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 29d

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

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

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · Aug 18

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

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

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · Aug 6

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

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Jill Berry @jillberry102.bsky.social · Jul 20

"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

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Jill Berry @jillberry102.bsky.social · Jul 20

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

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

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · Jul 15

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

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…

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Cerys Turner @cerysturner.bsky.social · Jul 17

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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Ofqual: Rise in exam access arrangements was ‘overstated’

The exams regulator withdraws published data on students receiving access arrangements such as extra time

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Jon Severs @jonsevers.bsky.social · Jul 10

"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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‘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

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Margaret Mulholland @mmulholland.bsky.social · Jun 25

This is the digital nutrition pyramid

Children and young people use their screens to access different types of content for different reasons.

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Margaret Mulholland @mmulholland.bsky.social · Jun 25

This is the digital nutrition pyramid

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Margaret Mulholland @mmulholland.bsky.social · Jun 24

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

Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · Jun 24

Reframing digital literacy using the metaphor of nutrition helps young people to build healthier relationships to technology, writes @mmulholland.bsky.social‬

Why every school should be teaching ‘digital nutrition’

Rather than debating mobile phone bans, schools should be encouraging young people to develop healthy habits in their digital consumption, writes Margaret Mulholland

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Margaret Mulholland @mmulholland.bsky.social · Jun 20

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

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Margaret Mulholland @mmulholland.bsky.social · Jun 13

Amazing- thanks for this Nic!

Dr Nic Crossley @nic-crossley.bsky.social · Jun 13

Well I was a little bit behind, but here is the annual #SEN #census 2025 infographics! @mmulholland.bsky.social @ascl-uk.bsky.social @jonsevers.bsky.social @johndickenssw.bsky.social @nataliepacker.bsky.social @davidbartram.bsky.social @johngroberts.bsky.social @samanthajbooth.bsky.social

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Margaret Mulholland @mmulholland.bsky.social · Jun 10

Thanks for sharing 😊@jillberry102.bsky.social

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Margaret Mulholland @mmulholland.bsky.social · Jun 8

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

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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

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · Jun 6

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

#EidMubarak

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Jill Berry @jillberry102.bsky.social · May 21

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

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

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · May 20

"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

SecEd @seced.bsky.social · May 20

#Deepfake & synthetic media presents a serious #safeguarding & wellbeing threat for young people & #schools are on the frontline. @mmulholland.bsky.social – @ascl-uk.bsky.social – considers the scale of the issue, what schools can do & how policy needs to change: buff.ly/C80UdpX #teaching

Responding to the AI deepfake threat: A call to action for school leaders - SecEd

The emerging threat of AI deepfake and synthetic media has implications for school safeguarding work and pastoral care

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Margaret Mulholland @mmulholland.bsky.social · May 6

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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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

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Jon Severs @jonsevers.bsky.social · Mar 19

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.

Jasmine Norden @jasminenorden.bsky.social · Mar 19

“The reality now is that all the fat has already been trimmed. Any further squeeze will inevitably affect school provision, and it’s the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children who will feel this most acutely," said David Clayton, CEO at Endeavour Learning Trust

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