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Talking Inclusion… With Geoff Barton

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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 Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) and chair of the IPPR Inclusion Taskforce, this series features conversations with parents, teachers, young people, and experts from across the UK. With support from Margaret Mulholland, SEN and Inclusion Policy Specialist at ASCL, the podcast asks what’s working, what’s not, and where change should begin. Talking Inclusion blends lived experience with policy insight

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8/20/2025

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Episode thumbnail for "Reimagining inclusion through the arts" with Richard Hayhow

October 24, 2025

"Reimagining inclusion through the arts" with Richard Hayhow

<p>In this episode, Geoff Barton speaks with Richard Hayhow, Director of Open Theatre in Birmingham, about how the arts can unlock the creativity and capability of young people with learning disabilities.</p>

Episode thumbnail for "Inclusion begins with belonging" with SENDScope

October 23, 2025

"Inclusion begins with belonging" with SENDScope

<p>In this episode, Geoff Barton speaks with Natalie Walsh and Jacqui Bebbington, Executive Principals of <a href="https://sendscope.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">SENDScope </a>Independent School in Liverpool, about how they support young people for whom mainstream education isn’t working. They discuss how a culture of belonging, high expectations, and adaptive teaching helps students re-engage with learning — and, in many cases, return to mainstream education with renewed confidence.</p>

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October 22, 2025

"Inclusion by design, not by chance" with John Camp

<p>In this episode, Geoff Barton talks to John Camp OBE, Chief Executive Officer of the Compass Partnership of Schools. Sharing an important philosophy that inclusion starts with belonging, that parents must be partners, and that the most powerful agents of change are the adults in our schools. </p>

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What is Talking Inclusion… With Geoff Barton?

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 Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) and chair of the IPPR Inclusion Taskforce, this series features conversations with parents, teachers, young people, and experts from across the UK. With support from Margaret Mulholland, SEN and Inclusion Policy Specialist at ASCL, the podcast asks what’s working, what’s not, and where change should begin.

Talking Inclusion blends lived experience with policy insight

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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