@pepediiasio.bsky.social is joined by ASCL President @drjoro.bsky.social at #ASCLCymru2025 for today's video briefing. Along with the #ASCLCymruManifesto, topics include new #SEND places, online assessments, and ongoing issues you've been raising with us around Catholic MATs: ow.ly/O1TA50XIr4a
ASCL President 2025-26 Jo Rowley has recorded this special video to announce another two fantastic keynote speakers for #ASCL2026.
For full details of our speakers and to book your place, visit www.ascl.org.uk/annualconference
#education #conference
In today's video briefing, @pepediiasio.bsky.social is joined by ASCL Deputy Director of Policy @tommiddlehurst.bsky.social and ASCL President @drjoro.bsky.social for their summaries of and reactions to this week's #Curriculum and #Assessment Review final report: ow.ly/ymCw50Xon5b
#education
Every year, we report back to #ASCLmembers on what we've been doing on your behalf, and how we spend our budget in providing member support, communications and representation.
Read our Annual Report 2025 in the latest Leader magazine here: https://ow.ly/wr3U50XcShr
Proper Autumn, now!
Over 20% of pupils are now officially recorded as having a 1st language other than English. Read our blog with Anna Leaman, Soofia Amin, Dr Sabine Little Nic Ponsford 🥊 GEC (Global Equality Collective) featuring practical tips to value linguistic diversity in your setting https://ow.ly/4XpX50XgRKA
Some of you are on #halftermbreak this week, others will be finishing tomorrow for what will hopefully be a chance to rest and recharge.
#ASCLmembers: if you need to get in touch this week or next, the ASCL Hotline is here for you, seven days a week.
ℹ️ www.ascl.org.uk/hotline
Small schools are calling for clarity on how new Ofsted inspections will be adapted for their circumstances and staff numbers, amid concerns they will continue to place 'unrealistic' demands on leaders
schoolsweek.co.uk/small-school...
From us all at ASCL, we wish you a happy #Diwali and #BandiChhorDivas.
Our video briefing today comes from the #ASCLAutumnConfs in London, where @pepediiasio.bsky.social is joined by @drjoro.bsky.social @mannybotwe.bsky.social and @julia-harnden.bsky.social to discuss some of the issues affecting #education this week: vimeo.com/1127176141
We've a great exhibition at #ASCLAutumnConfs, so do say hello during registration and the refreshment breaks to our wonderful exhibitors Academy21, Vivify, QDP Services and YONDR.
Several of our conferences are now either full or have limited spaces remaining - full details at www.ascl.org.uk/alcs
#ASCLmembers: Leader is in your inbox now. Features include:
➡️Policy tsunami: brace yourselves for a wave of sweeping reforms
➡️Meet ASCL President Jo Rowley
➡️Funding: tomorrow's rewards require investment today
View Leader online at www.ascl.org.uk/leader (log in req'd for some articles)
#ASCLmembers - do you have senior leadership colleagues who are not yet members? Do please let them know about us and we’ll send you a small thank you gift for those who join on your recommendation.
ℹ️ www.ascl.org.uk/recommend
#education #leadership #tradeunion
Today's video briefing comes from #ASCLCouncil where Pepe Di’Iasio is joined by ASCL President Jo Rowley ASCL Vice President @gurpallb.bsky.social and ASCL Immediate Past President Manny Botwe with a summary of some of the topics discussed during the sessions: https://vimeo.com/1126186564
#ASCLmembers: autumn's digital Leader magazine will be sent to your inbox on Monday. Features this issue include:
➡️ Policy tsunami: brace yourselves for a wave of sweeping reforms
➡️Meet ASCL President Jo Rowley
➡️Funding: tomorrow's rewards require investment today
Our video briefing with @pepediiasio.bsky.social comes from the #CPC25, where Pepe is joined by ASCL President @drjoro.bsky.social with a summary of some of the fringe events on #education we've attended, as well as updates on V levels, breakfast clubs and #ASCL2026: vimeo.com/1125142828
Our video briefing today comes from the #labourpartyconference2025 where @pepediiasio.bsky.social is joined by ASCL President @drjoro.bsky.social who provides a summary of some of the announcements and discussions affecting #education over the past few days: vimeo.com/1123259217
Thanks to our panel with @edupolicyinst.bsky.social at the #LabourPartyConference for a fascinating exploration of the risks, challenges, and opportunities of #AI in #education.
With @timleunig.bsky.social @dhaywood77.bsky.social Prof Rose Luckin @jzuccollo.bsky.social & @pepediiasio.bsky.social
"Being President will allow me to talk to school and college leaders around the country ... I'm really looking forward to listening to them and hopefully going on to represent them with authenticity."
Find out more about ASCL President 2025-26 @drjoro.bsky.social vimeo.com/1118044448
We are delighted to welcome and introduce our Presidential Trio for 2025-26 who took office at our official handover ceremony in Leicester yesterday.
(l-r Immediate Past President @mannybotwe.bsky.social, President @drjoro.bsky.social and Vice President @gurpallb.bsky.social)
#ASCLmembers - we're delighted that Rachel Macfarlane will be joining us at the next #ASCLWomen Leaders' Network meeting on 22 Sept at 6pm. See Network Chair @beckyarnold.bsky.social's video below, or find out more and join the network at www.ascl.org.uk/WomenLeaders
#WomenEd #education
ASCL President 2025-26 @drjoro.bsy.social introduces her theme of 'Forward Together' for her Presidential year and ASCL Annual Conference 2026.
Book before 17 October and you could save over £100 - find out more at www.ascl.org.uk/annualconference
#ASCL2026 #CPD #ASCLmembers
ASCL West Mids members - don’t forget to vote
ASCL West Mids members - don’t forget to vote
We hope the new term has got off to a good start for you. Here's today's video briefing for #ASCLmembers by @pepediiasio.bsky.social, a bumper issue which includes details of our report 'A roadmap for a sustainable education system', and behaviour and attendance information: vimeo.com/1115107021
Can’t wait to welcome everyone to this exciting event. Book now to benefit from the early bird saving.
Much welcomed advice and guidance on the safe and effective use of AI in Schools and Colleges
@ascl-uk.bsky.social
vimeo.com/1092044870
A room full of energy and great expectations for the year ahead. @ascl-uk.bsky.social New Headteachers Conference. Brilliant to hear from @keziah70.bsky.social @carolinebarlow.bsky.social @cmckinnellmp.bsky.social
Why this is so potentially controversial is easy to see. If the government gets this wrong it will put itself on a collision course with parents-these are parents are used to fighting on behalf of their children against a system that many feel is stacked against them
www.sec-ed.co.uk/content/blog...
‘Good inclusive teaching is, in many ways, just good teaching’ Excellent piece here to help us move forward into what is going to be a key theme for the Autumn term
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
