The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)
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ASCL is a leading professional body representing more than 25,000 school, college and trust leaders in all phases across the UK.
As we bring today's London #ASCLAutumnConfs to a close, it also marks the end of the 2025 series of these really popular events. It's been a real pleasure to meet so many of you as we've travelled around the country.
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#education #policy #conference
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#education #policy #conference
November 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
As we bring today's London #ASCLAutumnConfs to a close, it also marks the end of the 2025 series of these really popular events. It's been a real pleasure to meet so many of you as we've travelled around the country.
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#education #policy #conference
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#education #policy #conference
“We're very concerned to see that the OBR has warned the government that its plans to absorb the full cost of #SEND provision into existing departmental spending in 2028-29 would imply a 1.7% real fall in mainstream school spending per pupil."
Full comment on #AutumnBudget: https://ow.ly/Ws6V50Xy97v
Full comment on #AutumnBudget: https://ow.ly/Ws6V50Xy97v
November 26, 2025 at 2:56 PM
“We're very concerned to see that the OBR has warned the government that its plans to absorb the full cost of #SEND provision into existing departmental spending in 2028-29 would imply a 1.7% real fall in mainstream school spending per pupil."
Full comment on #AutumnBudget: https://ow.ly/Ws6V50Xy97v
Full comment on #AutumnBudget: https://ow.ly/Ws6V50Xy97v
Many thanks too to our #ASCLAutumnConfs event sponsors Academy21 and Vivify. If you're at the event today, they'll be here in the exhibition too, along with Safesmart, TIB Services, and YONDR.
Thank you all for your support.
#education #policy #conference
Thank you all for your support.
#education #policy #conference
November 26, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Many thanks too to our #ASCLAutumnConfs event sponsors Academy21 and Vivify. If you're at the event today, they'll be here in the exhibition too, along with Safesmart, TIB Services, and YONDR.
Thank you all for your support.
#education #policy #conference
Thank you all for your support.
#education #policy #conference
And... we've made it! After many miles, coffees and conversations, we're looking forward to welcoming delegates for our final #ASCLAutumnConfs in London today for another sold-out event.
It has been a real pleasure to meet so many of you at our conferences around the country.
It has been a real pleasure to meet so many of you at our conferences around the country.
November 26, 2025 at 8:15 AM
And... we've made it! After many miles, coffees and conversations, we're looking forward to welcoming delegates for our final #ASCLAutumnConfs in London today for another sold-out event.
It has been a real pleasure to meet so many of you at our conferences around the country.
It has been a real pleasure to meet so many of you at our conferences around the country.
We're in Manchester for today's video briefing with Pepe Di’Iasio including feedback from members on the new #inspection framework, The Institute for Fiscal Studies analysis on the post-16 & skills white paper, and National Foundation for Educational Research report on AI: https://ow.ly/MRZx50Xxzie
ASCL weekly briefing | 25 November 2025
ASCL General Secretary, Pepe Di'Iasio, updates school and college leaders with the latest information. www.ascl.org.uk
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November 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We're in Manchester for today's video briefing with Pepe Di’Iasio including feedback from members on the new #inspection framework, The Institute for Fiscal Studies analysis on the post-16 & skills white paper, and National Foundation for Educational Research report on AI: https://ow.ly/MRZx50Xxzie
Inspections under the new #Ofsted framework began two weeks ago, and since then, we've received detailed feedback from members on how some of these inspections have gone.
ASCL Inspection Specialist Andy Jordan summarises these comments in his latest blog: ow.ly/RlW450XxzKQ
ASCL Inspection Specialist Andy Jordan summarises these comments in his latest blog: ow.ly/RlW450XxzKQ
November 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Inspections under the new #Ofsted framework began two weeks ago, and since then, we've received detailed feedback from members on how some of these inspections have gone.
ASCL Inspection Specialist Andy Jordan summarises these comments in his latest blog: ow.ly/RlW450XxzKQ
ASCL Inspection Specialist Andy Jordan summarises these comments in his latest blog: ow.ly/RlW450XxzKQ
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Ofsted’s new inspections have created extra workload for school staff and put pressure on inspection teams, warns @ascl-uk.bsky.social
Ofsted’s new inspections cause ‘greater stress’, warn heads
But schools taking part in the first inspections under the new report-card system also report that the process feels more collaborative
www.tes.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Ofsted’s new inspections have created extra workload for school staff and put pressure on inspection teams, warns @ascl-uk.bsky.social
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ICYMI! Our new research calls for a clearer, shared approach to leadership across education, built on three interdependent strands: governance, educational & business leadership. Developed with @ascl-uk.bsky.social &ISBL
→https://www.nga.org.uk/knowledge-centre/three-strands-of-leadership/
→https://www.nga.org.uk/knowledge-centre/three-strands-of-leadership/
November 25, 2025 at 3:32 PM
ICYMI! Our new research calls for a clearer, shared approach to leadership across education, built on three interdependent strands: governance, educational & business leadership. Developed with @ascl-uk.bsky.social &ISBL
→https://www.nga.org.uk/knowledge-centre/three-strands-of-leadership/
→https://www.nga.org.uk/knowledge-centre/three-strands-of-leadership/
Education Support has published #TWIX2025, providing a comprehensive overview of the current #mentalhealth & #wellbeing of #education professionals across the UK.
In their guest blog, they highlight the challenges but also offer recommendations for evidence-based change: https://ow.ly/zaP650XwW7R
In their guest blog, they highlight the challenges but also offer recommendations for evidence-based change: https://ow.ly/zaP650XwW7R
November 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Education Support has published #TWIX2025, providing a comprehensive overview of the current #mentalhealth & #wellbeing of #education professionals across the UK.
In their guest blog, they highlight the challenges but also offer recommendations for evidence-based change: https://ow.ly/zaP650XwW7R
In their guest blog, they highlight the challenges but also offer recommendations for evidence-based change: https://ow.ly/zaP650XwW7R
Today's video briefing for ASCL #Cymru members includes the Cabinet Secretary's statement following publication of the responses to the School Funding and Budget Regulations consultation, and a reminder about resources provided by Education Support https://ow.ly/KgnT50XxoNI
#Wales
#Wales
ASCL Cymru briefing | 25 November 2025
ASCL Cymru Education Policy Officer, Cath Falcus, updates school and college leaders with the latest information. www.ascl.org.uk/cymru
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November 25, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Today's video briefing for ASCL #Cymru members includes the Cabinet Secretary's statement following publication of the responses to the School Funding and Budget Regulations consultation, and a reminder about resources provided by Education Support https://ow.ly/KgnT50XxoNI
#Wales
#Wales
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There have been many changes to the School Teachers’ Pay & Conditions Document (STPCD) in recent years. @ascl-uk.bsky.social specialist @louisehatswell.bsky.social highlights some of the most important & advises #schools on how they can navigate these: buff.ly/YKL8FLv #education #teachers
Managing changes to the School Teachers’ Pay & Conditions Document - SecEd
Advice from ASCL for schools on managing updates to the September 2025 DfE School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
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November 25, 2025 at 10:52 AM
There have been many changes to the School Teachers’ Pay & Conditions Document (STPCD) in recent years. @ascl-uk.bsky.social specialist @louisehatswell.bsky.social highlights some of the most important & advises #schools on how they can navigate these: buff.ly/YKL8FLv #education #teachers
Join ASCL and celebrate #Christmas in style with our very special joining offer - only available until 7 December.
Questions about ASCL membership? See our FAQs: www.ascl.org.uk/FAQs
T&Cs + details of our fantastic joining offer at www.ascl.org.uk/join
#education #SLT
Questions about ASCL membership? See our FAQs: www.ascl.org.uk/FAQs
T&Cs + details of our fantastic joining offer at www.ascl.org.uk/join
#education #SLT
November 25, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Join ASCL and celebrate #Christmas in style with our very special joining offer - only available until 7 December.
Questions about ASCL membership? See our FAQs: www.ascl.org.uk/FAQs
T&Cs + details of our fantastic joining offer at www.ascl.org.uk/join
#education #SLT
Questions about ASCL membership? See our FAQs: www.ascl.org.uk/FAQs
T&Cs + details of our fantastic joining offer at www.ascl.org.uk/join
#education #SLT
We're really looking forward to meeting colleagues at the Institute of School Business Leadership conference in Birmingham later this week.
If you're attending on 27 and 28 November, please do come for a chat with us at Stand 21.
#ISBL #conference #SchoolBusinessProfessionals #education
If you're attending on 27 and 28 November, please do come for a chat with us at Stand 21.
#ISBL #conference #SchoolBusinessProfessionals #education
November 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
We're really looking forward to meeting colleagues at the Institute of School Business Leadership conference in Birmingham later this week.
If you're attending on 27 and 28 November, please do come for a chat with us at Stand 21.
#ISBL #conference #SchoolBusinessProfessionals #education
If you're attending on 27 and 28 November, please do come for a chat with us at Stand 21.
#ISBL #conference #SchoolBusinessProfessionals #education
*Webinar for governors*
This webinar has been designed in response to requests from members to support their governors in understanding the new #Ofsted framework.
Suitable for chairs of governors, governing bodies, and headteachers and CEOs.
ℹ️ www.ascl.org.uk/OfstedUpdateGovernors
This webinar has been designed in response to requests from members to support their governors in understanding the new #Ofsted framework.
Suitable for chairs of governors, governing bodies, and headteachers and CEOs.
ℹ️ www.ascl.org.uk/OfstedUpdateGovernors
November 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM
*Webinar for governors*
This webinar has been designed in response to requests from members to support their governors in understanding the new #Ofsted framework.
Suitable for chairs of governors, governing bodies, and headteachers and CEOs.
ℹ️ www.ascl.org.uk/OfstedUpdateGovernors
This webinar has been designed in response to requests from members to support their governors in understanding the new #Ofsted framework.
Suitable for chairs of governors, governing bodies, and headteachers and CEOs.
ℹ️ www.ascl.org.uk/OfstedUpdateGovernors
Today's video briefing with @pepediiasio.bsky.social comes from #Belfast following today's #ASCLNI2025, with reflections on the findings of the #Covid report, breakfast clubs, school funding allocations, and Progress 8: ow.ly/Fnp450XvTh7
#ASCLmembers #NorthernIreland #education
#ASCLmembers #NorthernIreland #education
ASCL weekly briefing | 21 November 2025
ASCL General Secretary, Pepe Di'Iasio, updates school and college leaders with the latest information. www.ascl.org.uk
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November 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Today's video briefing with @pepediiasio.bsky.social comes from #Belfast following today's #ASCLNI2025, with reflections on the findings of the #Covid report, breakfast clubs, school funding allocations, and Progress 8: ow.ly/Fnp450XvTh7
#ASCLmembers #NorthernIreland #education
#ASCLmembers #NorthernIreland #education
A pleasure to welcome Education Minister Paul Givan MLA to #ASCLNI2025 and hear his vision for the TransformEd Strategy and future of school leadership in #NorthernIreland. Thank you for taking questions from delegates.
(here with ASCL NI Presidential Trio, NI Director, @pepediiasio.bsky.social)
(here with ASCL NI Presidential Trio, NI Director, @pepediiasio.bsky.social)
November 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
A pleasure to welcome Education Minister Paul Givan MLA to #ASCLNI2025 and hear his vision for the TransformEd Strategy and future of school leadership in #NorthernIreland. Thank you for taking questions from delegates.
(here with ASCL NI Presidential Trio, NI Director, @pepediiasio.bsky.social)
(here with ASCL NI Presidential Trio, NI Director, @pepediiasio.bsky.social)
Here's today's video briefing for ASCL #Cymru members which includes the latest on the Strategic #Education Workforce Plan, plus our plans for the launch of the ASCL Cymru manifesto: ow.ly/3sA450XvIKb
#Wales #ASCLCymruManifesto
#Wales #ASCLCymruManifesto
ASCL Cymru briefing | 21 November 2025
ASCL Director of Cymru, Claire Armitstead, updates school and college leaders with the latest information. www.ascl.org.uk/cymru
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November 21, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Here's today's video briefing for ASCL #Cymru members which includes the latest on the Strategic #Education Workforce Plan, plus our plans for the launch of the ASCL Cymru manifesto: ow.ly/3sA450XvIKb
#Wales #ASCLCymruManifesto
#Wales #ASCLCymruManifesto
Many thanks to our #ASCLNI2025 event sponsor Steplab who'll be at the exhibition along with InVentry Ltd Pupil Pathways, Vivify, Equipple, IRIS Connect and Promote Your School. Our thanks to you all for your support.
#NorthernIreland #education #leadership
#NorthernIreland #education #leadership
November 21, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Many thanks to our #ASCLNI2025 event sponsor Steplab who'll be at the exhibition along with InVentry Ltd Pupil Pathways, Vivify, Equipple, IRIS Connect and Promote Your School. Our thanks to you all for your support.
#NorthernIreland #education #leadership
#NorthernIreland #education #leadership
Delighted to welcome all attending our ASCL #NorthernIreland Annual Conference in #Belfast today.
We're really looking forward to what's sure to be an insightful and inspiring day exploring this year's theme of 'Futures in Leadership'.
#ASCLNI2025 #education #leadership
We're really looking forward to what's sure to be an insightful and inspiring day exploring this year's theme of 'Futures in Leadership'.
#ASCLNI2025 #education #leadership
November 21, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Delighted to welcome all attending our ASCL #NorthernIreland Annual Conference in #Belfast today.
We're really looking forward to what's sure to be an insightful and inspiring day exploring this year's theme of 'Futures in Leadership'.
#ASCLNI2025 #education #leadership
We're really looking forward to what's sure to be an insightful and inspiring day exploring this year's theme of 'Futures in Leadership'.
#ASCLNI2025 #education #leadership
"Whatever the challenges ahead, a positive path forward will be possible, and we will shape it together."
In her blog, ASCL NI President 2025 Gwyneth Evans shares some of the areas she'll be covering in her keynote at today's #ASCLNI2025: https://ow.ly/YaVe50XuFCc
#education
In her blog, ASCL NI President 2025 Gwyneth Evans shares some of the areas she'll be covering in her keynote at today's #ASCLNI2025: https://ow.ly/YaVe50XuFCc
#education
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
"Whatever the challenges ahead, a positive path forward will be possible, and we will shape it together."
In her blog, ASCL NI President 2025 Gwyneth Evans shares some of the areas she'll be covering in her keynote at today's #ASCLNI2025: https://ow.ly/YaVe50XuFCc
#education
In her blog, ASCL NI President 2025 Gwyneth Evans shares some of the areas she'll be covering in her keynote at today's #ASCLNI2025: https://ow.ly/YaVe50XuFCc
#education
"This analysis shines a much-needed light on the long legacy of #GCSE results and how the current system serves to entrench disadvantage. "
Our full comment on Education Policy Institute report on the #attainment and pay gap: https://ow.ly/cTTZ50XtWxl
#education #policy
Our full comment on Education Policy Institute report on the #attainment and pay gap: https://ow.ly/cTTZ50XtWxl
#education #policy
November 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
"This analysis shines a much-needed light on the long legacy of #GCSE results and how the current system serves to entrench disadvantage. "
Our full comment on Education Policy Institute report on the #attainment and pay gap: https://ow.ly/cTTZ50XtWxl
#education #policy
Our full comment on Education Policy Institute report on the #attainment and pay gap: https://ow.ly/cTTZ50XtWxl
#education #policy
Ahead of tomorrow's #ASCLNI2025, today's video briefing for #ASCLmembers in #NorthernIreland includes updates on the consultation on school uniform guidelines, the Curriculum Framework Survey, and JCQ guidance on AI use in assessment: https://ow.ly/xfvp50XuJIt
#education
#education
ASCL Northern Ireland Briefing | 20 November 2025
ASCL Director of Northern Ireland, Michael McAuley, updates school and college leaders with the latest information. This edition includes updates on the consultation…
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November 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Ahead of tomorrow's #ASCLNI2025, today's video briefing for #ASCLmembers in #NorthernIreland includes updates on the consultation on school uniform guidelines, the Curriculum Framework Survey, and JCQ guidance on AI use in assessment: https://ow.ly/xfvp50XuJIt
#education
#education
Delighted to be back at the #SAAShow today.
Come & say hello to Sean, Pippa & Janae at the ASCL Stand E76 who would love to have a chat and let you know how ASCL membership can help you in your role.
Hope to see you soon (and before the very popular pink pens disappear)!
#FanSAAStic #education
Come & say hello to Sean, Pippa & Janae at the ASCL Stand E76 who would love to have a chat and let you know how ASCL membership can help you in your role.
Hope to see you soon (and before the very popular pink pens disappear)!
#FanSAAStic #education
November 20, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Delighted to be back at the #SAAShow today.
Come & say hello to Sean, Pippa & Janae at the ASCL Stand E76 who would love to have a chat and let you know how ASCL membership can help you in your role.
Hope to see you soon (and before the very popular pink pens disappear)!
#FanSAAStic #education
Come & say hello to Sean, Pippa & Janae at the ASCL Stand E76 who would love to have a chat and let you know how ASCL membership can help you in your role.
Hope to see you soon (and before the very popular pink pens disappear)!
#FanSAAStic #education
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Our new research calls for a clearer, shared approach to leadership across education, built on three interdependent strands: governance, educational, and business leadership. Developed with @ascl-uk.bsky.social &ISBL
Read more →https://www.nga.org.uk/knowledge-centre/three-strands-of-leadership/
Read more →https://www.nga.org.uk/knowledge-centre/three-strands-of-leadership/
November 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Our new research calls for a clearer, shared approach to leadership across education, built on three interdependent strands: governance, educational, and business leadership. Developed with @ascl-uk.bsky.social &ISBL
Read more →https://www.nga.org.uk/knowledge-centre/three-strands-of-leadership/
Read more →https://www.nga.org.uk/knowledge-centre/three-strands-of-leadership/