The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)
@ascl-uk.bsky.social
ASCL is a leading professional body representing more than 25,000 school, college and trust leaders in all phases across the UK.
Delighted to announce we've 5 new speakers added to our #ASCL2026 programme:
Katriona O'Sullivan, Sal Naseem Evelyn Forde MBE Bridget Phillipson MP (invited)& HMCI Sir Martyn Oliver (invited).
Join us in Liverpool for this unforgettable event: www.ascl.org.uk/annualconference
Katriona O'Sullivan, Sal Naseem Evelyn Forde MBE Bridget Phillipson MP (invited)& HMCI Sir Martyn Oliver (invited).
Join us in Liverpool for this unforgettable event: www.ascl.org.uk/annualconference
November 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Delighted to announce we've 5 new speakers added to our #ASCL2026 programme:
Katriona O'Sullivan, Sal Naseem Evelyn Forde MBE Bridget Phillipson MP (invited)& HMCI Sir Martyn Oliver (invited).
Join us in Liverpool for this unforgettable event: www.ascl.org.uk/annualconference
Katriona O'Sullivan, Sal Naseem Evelyn Forde MBE Bridget Phillipson MP (invited)& HMCI Sir Martyn Oliver (invited).
Join us in Liverpool for this unforgettable event: www.ascl.org.uk/annualconference
#ASCLmembers - the latest Post-16 News is out now and includes a summary of key aspects of the #post16 and #skills white paper, the final report of the #curriculum and #assessment review, and updates on accountability, funding, curriculum and quality for the post-16, FE and skills sectors.
November 27, 2025 at 3:42 PM
#ASCLmembers - the latest Post-16 News is out now and includes a summary of key aspects of the #post16 and #skills white paper, the final report of the #curriculum and #assessment review, and updates on accountability, funding, curriculum and quality for the post-16, FE and skills sectors.
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.
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
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
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
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)
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
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
“Our concern all along has been that the inadequate levels of funding available meant this was going to be very difficult for schools to do in reality. It is reassuring that the government has now realised this...”
Increase to per child funding rate for breakfast clubs: https://ow.ly/9xP150Xu9Vt
Increase to per child funding rate for breakfast clubs: https://ow.ly/9xP150Xu9Vt
November 20, 2025 at 7:30 AM
“Our concern all along has been that the inadequate levels of funding available meant this was going to be very difficult for schools to do in reality. It is reassuring that the government has now realised this...”
Increase to per child funding rate for breakfast clubs: https://ow.ly/9xP150Xu9Vt
Increase to per child funding rate for breakfast clubs: https://ow.ly/9xP150Xu9Vt
If you're at the #SAAShow today and want to find out how ASCL membership can help you in your role, then all will be revealed at Stand E76 near the main stage.
Come and say hello to Sean, Pippa and Janae who are looking forward to meeting you.
#FanSAAStic #education #leadership
Come and say hello to Sean, Pippa and Janae who are looking forward to meeting you.
#FanSAAStic #education #leadership
November 19, 2025 at 10:55 AM
If you're at the #SAAShow today and want to find out how ASCL membership can help you in your role, then all will be revealed at Stand E76 near the main stage.
Come and say hello to Sean, Pippa and Janae who are looking forward to meeting you.
#FanSAAStic #education #leadership
Come and say hello to Sean, Pippa and Janae who are looking forward to meeting you.
#FanSAAStic #education #leadership
For today's #ASCLAutumnConfs we're in #Leeds - and we're fully booked!
Our thanks again to event sponsors Academy21 and Vivify who are also exhibiting, along with Head First Coaching, Safesmart, and YONDR.
A warm welcome to you all.
#education
Our thanks again to event sponsors Academy21 and Vivify who are also exhibiting, along with Head First Coaching, Safesmart, and YONDR.
A warm welcome to you all.
#education
November 19, 2025 at 8:15 AM
For today's #ASCLAutumnConfs we're in #Leeds - and we're fully booked!
Our thanks again to event sponsors Academy21 and Vivify who are also exhibiting, along with Head First Coaching, Safesmart, and YONDR.
A warm welcome to you all.
#education
Our thanks again to event sponsors Academy21 and Vivify who are also exhibiting, along with Head First Coaching, Safesmart, and YONDR.
A warm welcome to you all.
#education
We're delighted to be an official partner of this year's #SAAShow and really looking forward to meeting many of you tomorrow.
Come and say hello to Sean, Pippa and Janae on Stand 76 who'd love to let you know how ASCL can help you in your role as a school or college leader.
See you soon!
Come and say hello to Sean, Pippa and Janae on Stand 76 who'd love to let you know how ASCL can help you in your role as a school or college leader.
See you soon!
November 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We're delighted to be an official partner of this year's #SAAShow and really looking forward to meeting many of you tomorrow.
Come and say hello to Sean, Pippa and Janae on Stand 76 who'd love to let you know how ASCL can help you in your role as a school or college leader.
See you soon!
Come and say hello to Sean, Pippa and Janae on Stand 76 who'd love to let you know how ASCL can help you in your role as a school or college leader.
See you soon!
At today's #ASCLAutumnConfs in Durham, @pepediiasio.bsky.social reflects on the range of challenges currently facing schools and colleges, and ASCL SEND and Inclusion Specialist @mmulholland.bsky.social outlines what to expect from the #SEND white paper.
November 18, 2025 at 12:08 PM
At today's #ASCLAutumnConfs in Durham, @pepediiasio.bsky.social reflects on the range of challenges currently facing schools and colleges, and ASCL SEND and Inclusion Specialist @mmulholland.bsky.social outlines what to expect from the #SEND white paper.
Our thanks again to our event sponsors this year, Academy21 and Vivify. If you're in Durham today, please do take some time to visit them in our exhibition, where we're also delighted to welcome Alumasc Roofing and YONDR as exhibitors.
#ASCLAutumnConfs #education
#ASCLAutumnConfs #education
November 18, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Our thanks again to our event sponsors this year, Academy21 and Vivify. If you're in Durham today, please do take some time to visit them in our exhibition, where we're also delighted to welcome Alumasc Roofing and YONDR as exhibitors.
#ASCLAutumnConfs #education
#ASCLAutumnConfs #education
#ASCLmembers: the November edition of Business Matters by @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social is out now and includes a look ahead to the Autumn Budget and information around the teachers' pay award. Details too of the next Business Leader Online Forum and next year's Sustainability Conference.
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 AM
#ASCLmembers: the November edition of Business Matters by @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social is out now and includes a look ahead to the Autumn Budget and information around the teachers' pay award. Details too of the next Business Leader Online Forum and next year's Sustainability Conference.
#ASCLmembers: the next #Primary Network meeting is on 1 December at ASCL HQ.
The session will focus on inclusion with a policy update from @tiffharris.bsky.social, a talk and Q&A with SEND specialist Dr Julie Greer, and an update by Amy Husband, Exec HT, Academy21.
ℹ️ www.ascl.org.uk/Primary01Dec
The session will focus on inclusion with a policy update from @tiffharris.bsky.social, a talk and Q&A with SEND specialist Dr Julie Greer, and an update by Amy Husband, Exec HT, Academy21.
ℹ️ www.ascl.org.uk/Primary01Dec
November 13, 2025 at 10:50 AM
#ASCLmembers: the next #Primary Network meeting is on 1 December at ASCL HQ.
The session will focus on inclusion with a policy update from @tiffharris.bsky.social, a talk and Q&A with SEND specialist Dr Julie Greer, and an update by Amy Husband, Exec HT, Academy21.
ℹ️ www.ascl.org.uk/Primary01Dec
The session will focus on inclusion with a policy update from @tiffharris.bsky.social, a talk and Q&A with SEND specialist Dr Julie Greer, and an update by Amy Husband, Exec HT, Academy21.
ℹ️ www.ascl.org.uk/Primary01Dec