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Margaret Mulholland
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SEND & Inclusion specialist @ Association of School and College Leaders.
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🎧 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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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…
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October 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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🎧 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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October 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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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!
September 26, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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🎧 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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September 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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🎧 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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September 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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“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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September 16, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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🇺🇦 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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September 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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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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August 18, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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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
August 6, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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"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
July 20, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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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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July 20, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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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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July 15, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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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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July 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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"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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July 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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This is the digital nutrition pyramid
Children and young people use their screens to access different types of content for different reasons.
June 25, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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This is the digital nutrition pyramid
Children and young people use their screens to access different types of content for different reasons.
June 25, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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The activities were co-developed with @ascl school leaders who also contributed to the @UCL research & co-design of the free resources 🙏
June 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Earlier this week a celebration of the support that has led so many young people to successful futures @reuk.org thank you 🙏
June 20, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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Amazing- thanks for this Nic!
June 13, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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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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June 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Our best wishes to those celebrating Eid al-Adha from us all at ASCL.

#EidMubarak
June 6, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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... @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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May 21, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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"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
May 20, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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My latest article in @tesmagazine.bsky.social explores why special and mainstream should collaborate more effectively. It’s beneficial for the whole school community.
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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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May 6, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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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.
jasminenorden.bsky.social 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
March 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM