As policy chaos mounts, Pepe Di’Iasio argues education’s future depends on collaboration, government support, and leaders reclaiming the narrative - reflecting last week's #ASCL2026 theme of ‘Forward Together.’
Read Pepe's article in the latest digital Leader magazine: https://ow.ly/U3i450YwKPr
#ASCLmembers: look out in your inbox for this month's Independent Sector News by Neil which has been issued today. Items include a look back at #ASCL2026, plus a look ahead to 26 March and our Business Leaders' Online Forum, designed specifically for business leaders working in independent schools.
#ASCLmembers: reflections on #ASCL2026, how to get involved with this year's #GreatGetTogether, and information from the UK Health Security Agency on the meningitis outbreak in Kent. Our thoughts are with all those affected by these tragic events:
https://ow.ly/h2wH50YvpLw
It was great to meet so many people at The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) conference in Liverpool.
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#ASCL2026
"Change for the better really does take place. Let’s go Forward Together."
We leave #ASCL2026 with the positive and uplifting words of ASCL President Jo Rowley after what has been a fantastic 2 days.
Many thanks to everyone involved in what has been a fantastic event.
Have a safe journey home.
"Education is the glue that holds communities together.
We teach the values that unite our society – tolerance, respect, understanding."
ASCL General Secretary Pepe Di’Iasio keynote to ASCL Annual Conference 2026:
https://ow.ly/kNnz50YtYza
#ASCL2026 #education #wellbeing #leadership
Incredible few days at #ASCL2026 So many powerful reflections from sch leaders across the country.
The moment that stayed with me most was hearing #KatrionaOSullivan a deeply moving reminder of the life-changing power of ed
Leaving energised reflective &more determined than ever
“Belonging doesn’t happen by accident.”
Evelyn Forde MBE
Powerful words at the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Annual Conference. The culture we create for belonging is a deliberate choice. We need to belong and feel valued. #ASCL2026
For such a highly recognised children’s writer, to recognise teachers are “crushing it” in a positive sense, is appreciated. #ASCL2026
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Di’lasio: ‘Kindness lies at the very heart of education…schools are places where we celebrate diversity’ The general secretary of #ASCL2026 said that he worries about the flags on lampposts across the UK which represent ‘provocative nationalism rather than proud patriotism’
Delighted to attend @ascl-uk.bsky.social conference #ASCL2026 in Liverpool with team #SLS
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What a brilliant keynote presentation from Professor Katriona O'Sullivan from Maynooth University at the Association of School and College Leaders #ASCL2026 Conference. @ascl-uk.bsky.social
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It's day 2 of the The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) conference in Liverpool. If you're going to be there, come and say hi to us on stand 35. 👋
#ASCL2026
Welcome to Day 2 of #ASCL2026.
Registration and our biggest-yet exhibition will open at 8.30am so do make sure you spend some time with the exhibitors at their stands.
We've more workshops plus keynotes by Pepe Di’Iasio , Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Sal Naseem, Evelyn Forde MBE and Susie Dent.
Most school leaders say staff or pupils have suffered racism in their school in the past year, according to @ascl-uk.bsky.social research that also highlights the rise of sexism and misogyny #ASCL2026
#ASCL2026: ASCL General Secretary Pepe Di’Iasio will today warn of “the insidious return of prejudice and division in our country” which has left families living in fear of racial harassment or attack in their local communities:
https://ow.ly/LsIw50YtYfC
#education #leadership
It has been a fantastic day at the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Annual Conference. Great sessions and discussions throughout the day. Fiona and Grace closing the sessions from Google. Always inspiring. #ASCL2026
Thanks to the lovely group that came to mine and Rona Archers conversation about why #supervision has to be part of moving forward together. We talked about impact of regular robust supervision for senior leaders. How it safeguards their wellbeing as well as supporting their role in SG. #ASCL2026
It has been a great day at the ASCL Annual Conference #ASCL2026 #ForwardTogether with lots of fantastic conversations. We are looking forward to a super Saturday! We'll be ready and waiting at stand 6 #MakingPhysicsMatter
Our video briefing today comes from Liverpool in the midst of #ASCL2026. @pepediiasio.bsky.social is joined by @drjoro.bsky.social @gurpallb.bsky.social and @mannybotwe.bsky.social who share their highlights of Annual Conference so far: vimeo.com/1173314461?f...
#leadership #education
A photo of Joel from the BookTrust team standing in front of a table covering in a teal BookTrust banner which is filled with books, leaflets and tote bags.
We’re at #ASCL2026 today!
It’s great speaking with senior leaders about how BookTrust can support schools to get students reading.
We love hearing how teachers and librarians are using programmes like #Bookspark and #Bookbuzz to build reading enjoyment.
Back tomorrow so do come and say hi 👋
Delegates are now enjoying lunch after a packed programme on Day 1 of #ASCL2026. Good to hear the views of policymakers with keynotes by Sir Martyn Oliver Ofsted and Bridget Phillipson MP , passion and purpose from ASCL President Jo Rowley, and the power of daring to dream with Colin Jackson CBE.
Education secretary Bridget Phillipson announces a new Key Stage 3 Alliance aimed at sharing best practice for teaching students in the early years of secondary #ASCL2026
👋 We're delighted to be exhibiting at ASCL's Annual Conference today and tomorrow!
Visit us at Stand 29 to discover our wide range of governance resources, expert support and e-learning.
#ASCL2026 | @ascl-uk.bsky.social
In at #ASCL2026 in Liverpool - live this city!
Join me for my workshop on burnout prevention on Saturday at 12.25 in room 13 (How to stay well when the work’s never done)
And find us at stand 91 for a chat about our supervision, employee assistance, research and workshop offerings.
@ascl-uk.bsky.social President Jo Rowley speaks with passion and sense about the need for schools to be supported against the rise in unreasonable complaints from some parents, driving seasoned professionals from the profession and over a third facing clinical depression. #ForwardTogether #ASCL2026
Really pleased to be represented at #ASCL2026 conference!
A fabulous opening keynote at #ASCL2026 Conference from @ascl-uk.bsky.social president Dr. Jo Rowley.
