Very interesting blog… assessment at the crux of curriculum thinking. 😊 blogs.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/2026/03/...

"There is much riding on the government’s upcoming White Paper, but the sector has already shown great innovation in a system designed not to be inclusive," writes ASCL's Margaret Mulholland in her latest article in Tes magazine https://ow.ly/TKr250XSUnG #SEND #education #inclusion #policy

Looking back at our most-read story this year: @mmulholland.bsky.social explores whether education, health and care plans are really to blame for the unsustainable rise of SEND in schools

'Better training' is a default response to how we improve SEND provision, but ITT has already come a long way, says @mmulholland.bsky.social

🎧 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. 👉

🎧 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. open.spotify.com/episode/0tg6...

🌟 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!

🎧 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 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

🎧 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 is a symptom of psychological ill-health, a sign of anxiety and of a lack of identity and inner security.” Fascinating article here… theconversation.com/racism-isnt-...

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

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

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

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

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. www.tes.com/magazine/new...

"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 www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

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!

My latest for @tesmagazine.bsky.social is on the trajectory to inclusive pedagogy :) www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

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

... @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

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 www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

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.

✍🏻 I listened to today's parliamentary edu committee for @schoolsweek.bsky.social on solving the SEND crisis. MPs will be hearing from Annamarie Hassall, CEO of Nasen, and @mmulholland.bsky.social SEND & inclusion specialist at the ASCL, and other witnesses. Here are the top highlights...

Good point on #SEND from @mmulholland.bsky.social. We need better universal provision

Happy #IWD2025, sisters 👯‍♀️👩🏻‍🏫🧑🏾‍🎓🧕🏿👵🏽👩🏼‍🦱👩🏼‍🔬🤵🏽‍♀️🦸🏻‍♀️👩🏻‍❤️‍👩🏽👩‍👧👧🏻

. @mmulholland.bsky.social in @tesmagazine.bsky.social on the graduated teaching approach for SEND, as seen in the school inspection toolkit: "I’d go so far as to rebrand it as the engine of support for inclusive school improvement." tes.com/magazine/tea... 3/3

Really important article about the potential positive impact of the graduated assess-plan-do-review (APDR) approach when implemented effectively - ‘the engine to drive inclusive school improvement’

This is a good post and something we have been working on as a school for the last couple of years.

My latest for @tesmagazine.bsky.social on revaluing the graduated approach www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

I genuinely had an amazing day at the @haringeyeduc.bsky.social SEND Conference that took place in Central London today That was 5 hours of high quality CPD. I now want to work in alternative provision , lead my own SEND school, start my SENCO mentoring programme, provide more training for staff

‘It’s not the children who need fixing, it’s our system’: @mmulholland.bsky.social explains why it is time for policymakers to ‘step up’ and design for equitable outcomes for all pupils

🌟 The BERA Blog: Highlights of 2024 🌟 Gerry Czerniawski, BERA Blog Lead Editor, reflects on yet another outstanding year for the BERA Blog! 📝 Read here: bera.ac.uk/blog/the-ber...

Great piece this www.tes.com/magazine/lea...

My latest article in @tesmagazine.bsky.social

Great article from @charleyo.bsky.social on how schools can improve their admissions policies and improve access - schoolsweek.co.uk/schools-have...

My latest article in @tesmagazine.bsky.social

Thinking about SEND, ITT & post-qualification professional development is critical to supporting more teachers to be able to meet the needs of more children. This piece in @tesmagazine.bsky.social by @johngroberts.bsky.social highlights keys points in that conversation. www.tes.com/magazine/new...

"..by reducing their overconfidence & getting them to think more carefully." @alexjquigley.bsky.social in @tesmagazine.bsky.social: www.tes.com/magazine/tea... 2/2

@paddystu.bsky.social @mmendiayeuk.bsky.social @mmulholland.bsky.social