#ASCLmembers: March's edition of #Primary Focus by Tiff Harris is out now and includes more on the Schools White Paper, the latest on KS2 assessments, early years recruitment, and the latest vacancies for #ASCLCouncil, including for an additional primary representative.
#ASCLCouncil is the engine room of our policymaking, run by members for our members.
We currently have several vacancies available to represent #ASCLmembers in different regions and primary, and post-16 and FE.
Details at www.ascl.org.uk/councilelections (nominations close noon, 16 March).
#ASCLmembers: February's edition of Independent Sector News by Neil is out now and includes a summary of the Schools White Paper, the Independent Sector Forum, and reflections on the recent #ASCLCouncil.
Subscribe to this and our other newsletters via www.ascl.org.uk/MyASCL and 'Preferences'.
Our end-of-week and end-of-term video briefing comes from #ASCLCouncil with Pepe Di’Iasio joined by ASCL Vice President @gurpallb.bsky.social ASCL Immediate Past President Manny Botwe and ASCL President Jo Rowley who share their reflections of the past two days: https://ow.ly/C6Yb50Yf8sN
ASCL #Cymru President 2025-26 Neil Foley has also recorded an update for members in #Wales at today's #ASCLCouncil, and reiterates our four askes for #education in the #ASCLCymruManifesto : https://vimeo.com/1164671881
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#ASCLmembers: our end-of-week video update for members in #Wales, coming to you today from #ASCLCouncil: https://ow.ly/5KRs50Yf3i5
#education #Cymru
"The greatest strength of ASCL is that it is run by members for our members."
Day 1 of #ASCLCouncil is nearly over, with discussions around realising a vision for all schools and colleges to be part of a strong, sustainable group.
Want to know how we do things at ASCL? www.ascl.org.uk/council
A warm welcome to all attending the 178th meeting of #ASCLCouncil at Loughborough University, 12 -13 February.
Our theme for this session is 'Realising a vision for all schools and colleges to be part of a strong, sustainable group'.
#ASCLCouncil is our policymaking body: www.ascl.org.uk/council
#ASCLmembers: look out in your inbox for November's Independent Sector News by @smitne.bsky.social. This edition includes the findings of our recent member survey on the sector, a summary of October's #ASCLCouncil meeting, and the DfE's consultation on #Ofsted inspection fees.
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
Many thanks to former schools minister Nick Gibb who was our guest speaker at #ASCLCouncil autumn meeting last night and took part in a lively Q&A.
Fascinating insights, thoughts, and reflections from more than 10 years at the centre of #education #policy, pictured here with Pepe Di’Iasio
Welcome to all attending the 177th meeting of #ASCLCouncil in Birmingham. Over the next 2 days, discussions will focus on our main theme of 'Influencing the next steps on the White Papers'
Want to know more about our policymaking body? Visit www.ascl.org.uk/council
#ASCLmembers
It's our first #ASCLCouncil of the new academic year later this week where we'll be focusing on influencing the next steps in the Government's upcoming White Papers.
ASCL Council is our governing body, and also the engine room of our policymaking.
Find out more at www.ascl.org.uk/council
#ASCLmembers - July's #SEND and #Inclusion News by @mmulholland.bsky.social is on its way to members now, and includes a summary from our recent #ASCLCouncil, an update on KCSIE, and the Inclusion in Practice insights report.
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#ASCLmembers - June's Independent Sector News is by our new independent specialist Neil Smith and we are delighted to welcome Neil to ASCL.
Items include a summary of discussions at #ASCLCouncil, and the latest on the High Court ruling on the imposition of VAT on school fees.
#education
In this video, @judeenright.bsky.social Chair of ASCL Funding Committee, summarises the Committee's recent discussions at #ASCLCouncil including the impact of last week's #SpendingReview on schools and colleges.
See our position statements for all Committees at www.ascl.org.uk/position-statements
Reflections on last week's ASCL UK Council in today's briefing, together with more about ASCL #Cymru Executive, Cymru Council and position statements, along with the areas currently being worked on: vimeo.com/1093999577
#Wales #education #ASCLCouncil #policy
"It very much felt like a Council where we were influencing, speaking truth to power and having our voices heard."
Today's video briefing with @pepediiasio.bsky.social @mannybotwe.bsky.social @drjoro.bsky.social @john-camp.bsky.social at #ASCLCouncil: vimeo.com/1093115101
#SEND #Ofsted
#ASCLCouncil has now come to a close after two days of productive discussion around our main theme of fair, inclusive and appropriate mainstream education - how can we move towards it?
We'll provide #ASCLmembers with an update shortly.
Thanks to all involved and have a safe journey home.
Today's video briefing for #ASCLmembers in #Wales and includes this week's statements in response to the IWPRB 6th annual report and #pay award, plus our questionnaire on leaders' conditions of service: vimeo.com/1093052858
#Wales #Cymru #ASCLCouncil #education
Welcome to all attending the 176th meeting of #ASCLCouncil in Coventry. Over the next two days, discussions will focus on our main theme of 'Fair, inclusive and appropriate mainstream education - what does this look like and how can we move closer towards it?'
ℹ️ www.ascl.org.uk/council
Many thanks @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social for the Q&A session with @pepediiasio.bsky.social after your keynote today, and to you and Sir Martyn Oliver for spending time speaking with #ASCLCouncil members, it is much appreciated.
#ASCL2025 #Ofsted #education
#ASCLmembers - February's Business Matters by @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social is out now and includes a summary of discussions from #ASCLCouncil last week around SSSNB and business leader pay, plus details of our forthcoming Business Leader Roadshow events in London, Leeds and Cardiff.
Today's newsletter and video briefing with
@pepediiasio.bsky.social includes a summary of discussions at last week's #ASCLCouncil, some good news during #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, plus a link to our submission for the Spending Review: vimeo.com/1055574655
Johnathan Mellor, Conditions and Employment Committee Chair, shares what was discussed at #ASCLCouncil last week, including our response to the #STRB for next year's teacher pay award, and pensions - see his short video here: vimeo.com/1054495365
#pensions #education #teacherpay
Today's video briefing has been filmed at #ASCLCouncil with @pepediiasio.bsky.social joined by @mannybotwe.bsky.social and @john-camp.bsky.social who outline some of the discussions on #Ofsted and the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: vimeo.com/1054482160