Holiday dreams could become a reality if you're the lucky winner in our special prize draw for new members - available for a limited time only!
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Since September, we have been gathering informal feedback from #ASCLmembers on their experiences of RISE advisers. What messages have been coming through so far? ASCL Leadership and Workforce Specialist Kathryn Morgan shares some key emerging themes in her latest blog: https://ow.ly/NKBO50YKhMi
#ASCLmembers in #NorthernIreland: welcome back to a new term after the Easter break. In this week's video briefing, there's more on the C2K security incident, the DE's Policy Framework for Statutory Assessment, plus how to join us at the ASCL NI Spring Conference on 27 May: https://ow.ly/lbWP50YKMiZ
Stop the finger‑wagging! New School Food Standards are welcome, but #schools can’t tackle #obesity alone. Children’s diets are shaped far beyond the school gates. We also need action on advertising, funding & fast-food says @pepediiasio.bsky.social in SecEd: buff.ly/YamIE91 @ascl-uk.bsky.social
#ASCLmembers: a reminder that the next ASCL Women Leaders' Community meeting will be at 6pm on Monday 27 April.
We're delighted employment law expert Paula Lee will be joining us to discuss her theme 'When the law says equal but your workplace doesn't feel it'.
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#ASCLmembers: April's Business Matters by @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social includes details of our new programme 'Leading and Managing an Education Estate: Strategic leadership, risk, and accountability', plus the School Food Standards, and support staff pay award.
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“If ministers are serious about skills, inclusion and economic growth, they must match their rhetoric with action by fully funding all places...Anything less risks letting down both providers and the young people who rely on them.”
Full comment on in-year growth funding: https://ow.ly/ql5M50YKjwt
The govt's planned post‑16 destinations guarantee could reshape how #schools guide pupils into FE, apprenticeships & training. Claire Green – @ascl-uk.bsky.social – on what it will mean for your school & how can we can support students at risk of becoming #NEET buff.ly/0JiiHHG#educ... #teaching
“...this report shows the scale of the challenge in addressing the shortages which currently exist. It is essential that the DfE acts urgently to plug this gap.”
Full comment on Education Policy Institute report on shortage of educational psychologists: https://ow.ly/3F1Y50YJQSU
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Image details joining offer available between 16 and 30 April of discounted fees and the chance to win a £200 holiday/travel gift card.
As one school holiday ends, maybe your thoughts are turning to the next? We've a great prize draw offer for new members where you could win a £200 holiday/travel voucher.
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Bring people together and celebrate what connects us at the tenth Great Get Together on 19 - 21 June 2026.
More information and resources at www.greatgettogether.org
#GreatGetTogether The Jo Cox Foundation
"I want to know who is that curriculum going to be really fit for, what does it look like for a young person who has significant barriers to learning?"
ASCL's @mmulholland.bsky.social appeared at yesterday's Education Select Committee session on the #SEND White Paper.
🖥️https://ow.ly/hPza50YIMxH
For those returning to school or college this week, welcome back to a new term. In today's video, Pepe Di’Iasio highlights some of the recent announcements in education, including family and youth hubs, technical excellence colleges, and yesterday's news on food standards: https://ow.ly/Bgy250YIQFS
#ASCmembers: look out for the latest Independent Sector News by Neil This edition includes details of our new monthly online forum for all leaders in the #independent sector.
Log in to www.ascl.org.uk/MyASCL and select your newsletter choices via 'Preferences'.
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The govt's planned post‑16 destinations guarantee could reshape how #schools guide pupils into FE, apprenticeships & training. Claire Green – @ascl-uk.bsky.social – on what it will mean for your school & how can we can support students at risk of becoming #NEET buff.ly/0JiiHHG#educ... #teaching
Happy Vaisakhi to those celebrating today from us all at ASCL.
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With #education reform moving faster than ever, get the clarity you need at the ASCL Summer Leadership Summit on 6 May.
Julia Harnden and Tom Middlehurst highlight what to expect in this short video, or visit www.ascl.org.uk/SummerSummit
Many thanks to event sponsor AQA
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We're delighted to announce SMID as a new ASCL Preferred Supplier for 2025-26. In his guest blog, Steve Howse, SMID Creator and Director outlines how their platform helps school and trust leaders use their existing #data to reduce workload and improve outcomes for pupils: https://ow.ly/txbW50YI74l
Protect your professional future with ASCL membership.
We welcome members from all phases in #education and support those working in senior leadership roles, including SENCos, ALNCOs in Wales, and HR managers.
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Changes in role, salary, benefits, pensions or personal circumstances can all affect the tax you pay but checking your tax isn’t always top of your to-do list. In this blog, Check My Tax answer some of the common questions raised by #ASCLmembers: https://ow.ly/TuJU50YBIzv
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"The support I've had from ASCL has been extraordinary. I still have my family, a house and my job, and it's no exaggeration to say that without ASCL, I would have nothing."
ASCL is here to help. Don't miss our fantastic joining offer available during April: www.ascl.org.uk/join
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The ASCL Conference for Addressing Disadvantage is coming up next month.
In this short video, Tiff Harris highlights one of the key sessions which focuses on how to develop your strategy on addressing disadvantage in your setting.
ℹ️ www.ascl.org.uk/disadvantage2026
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83% of #teachers say #flexibleworking improves work/life balance; 57% are more likely to apply for roles in #schools that offer it. Flexible working is no longer optional. @louisehatswell.bsky.social – @ascl-uk.bsky.social – on how flexible working can be implemented:
The ASCL Hotline provides #ASCLmembers with impartial, confidential support and guidance.
We're here to help - check our availability during the #Easter break here: www.ascl.org.uk/hotline
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Many of you will be beginning the #Easter break today, for some it will be next week but whichever it is, we hope you manage to find time to rest and recharge.
The ASCL Hotline will still be available for #ASCLmembers during this time - you can check arrangements at www.ascl.org.uk/hotline
#ASCLmembers: our final video briefing of this term is by Tom Middlehurst today, and includes more on the Inclusive Mainstream Fund, reflections on the latest absence data, and information on the pay award for support staff: https://ow.ly/fBnX50YzMf5
#education #inclusion #SEND #leadership
83% of #teachers say #flexibleworking improves work/life balance; 57% are more likely to apply for roles in #schools that offer it. Flexible working is no longer optional. @louisehatswell.bsky.social – @ascl-uk.bsky.social – on how flexible working can be implemented: buff.ly/PGM1gmM #teaching
#ASCLmembers in #Wales: a bumper video briefing and newsletter today with items including the design and reporting arrangements for the new 14-16 indicators, new regulations on the financial framework for maintained schools, and delivery of the new Made-for-Wales GCSEs, https://ow.ly/XoiV50YzEC7
#ASCLmembers in #NorthernIreland: today's video briefing highlights the ASCL NI Spring Conference on 27 May with bookings now live (visit https://ow.ly/R30Y50YzeVP ). Save the date too for this year's ASCL NI Annual Conference on 27 November: https://ow.ly/tKWU50YzeVN
A new fund aimed at making mainstream education more inclusive for pupils with SEND will average out at £14K for primaries - less than the salary for a TA.
Secondaries average £48K - "clearly not adequate to deliver the scale of change that is envisaged," @ascl-uk.bsky.social says this morning.
