Jo Rowley
@drjoro.bsky.social
DHT, ASCL President (25/26). Dmitri Mendeleev is my hero from history.
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*SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT*
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 ascl.org.uk/annualconfer...
#ASCL2026 #CPD #ASCLmembers
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 ascl.org.uk/annualconfer...
#ASCL2026 #CPD #ASCLmembers
Can’t wait to welcome everyone to this exciting event. Book now to benefit from the early bird saving.
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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
#education
ASCL briefing | 7 November 2025
ASCL General Secretary, Pepe Di'Iasio, updates school and college leaders with the latest information. This edition includes updates on the Curriculum and…
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November 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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
#education
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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
Read our Annual Report 2025 in the latest Leader magazine here: https://ow.ly/wr3U50XcShr
Your Association: Our 2025 Annual Report to ASCL Members
Each year, we report back to members on what we’ve been doing on your behalf, and how we spend our budget in providing member support, communications and representation.<br />
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Here is our report for 2025.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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
Read our Annual Report 2025 in the latest Leader magazine here: https://ow.ly/wr3U50XcShr
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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
October 23, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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
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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
#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
October 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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
#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
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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...
schoolsweek.co.uk/small-school...
Small schools demand Ofsted clarity over report card impact
Inspectors will conduct three learning walks and hold at least five 'reflection meetings'
schoolsweek.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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...
schoolsweek.co.uk/small-school...
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From us all at ASCL, we wish you a happy #Diwali and #BandiChhorDivas.
October 20, 2025 at 7:28 AM
From us all at ASCL, we wish you a happy #Diwali and #BandiChhorDivas.
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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
ASCL briefing | 14 October 2025
ASCL General Secretary, Pepe Di'Iasio, updates school and college leaders with the latest information. This week’s edition includes updates on Ofsted,…
vimeo.com
October 14, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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
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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
Several of our conferences are now either full or have limited spaces remaining - full details at www.ascl.org.uk/alcs
October 14, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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
Several of our conferences are now either full or have limited spaces remaining - full details at www.ascl.org.uk/alcs
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#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)
➡️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)
October 13, 2025 at 3:45 PM
#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)
➡️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)
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#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
ℹ️ www.ascl.org.uk/recommend
#education #leadership #tradeunion
October 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
#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
ℹ️ www.ascl.org.uk/recommend
#education #leadership #tradeunion
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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
ASCL weekly briefing | 10 October 2025
ASCL General Secretary, Pepe Di'Iasio, updates school and college leaders with the latest information. www.ascl.org.uk
vimeo.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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
Reposted by Jo Rowley
#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
➡️ Policy tsunami: brace yourselves for a wave of sweeping reforms
➡️Meet ASCL President Jo Rowley
➡️Funding: tomorrow's rewards require investment today
October 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
#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
➡️ Policy tsunami: brace yourselves for a wave of sweeping reforms
➡️Meet ASCL President Jo Rowley
➡️Funding: tomorrow's rewards require investment today
Reposted by Jo Rowley
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
ASCL briefing | 7 October 2025
ASCL General Secretary, Pepe Di'Iasio, updates school and college leaders with the latest information. This week’s edition includes updates on the Conservative…
vimeo.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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
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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
ASCL briefing | 30 September 2025
ASCL General Secretary, Pepe Di'Iasio, updates school and college leaders with the latest information. www.ascl.org.uk
vimeo.com
September 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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
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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
With @timleunig.bsky.social @dhaywood77.bsky.social Prof Rose Luckin @jzuccollo.bsky.social & @pepediiasio.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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
With @timleunig.bsky.social @dhaywood77.bsky.social Prof Rose Luckin @jzuccollo.bsky.social & @pepediiasio.bsky.social
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"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
Find out more about ASCL President 2025-26 @drjoro.bsky.social vimeo.com/1118044448
ASCL President 2025/26
Jo Rowley, ASCL President 2025-26 and Deputy Headteacher, Walton High School www.ascl.org.uk/President
vimeo.com
September 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
"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
Find out more about ASCL President 2025-26 @drjoro.bsky.social vimeo.com/1118044448
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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)
(l-r Immediate Past President @mannybotwe.bsky.social, President @drjoro.bsky.social and Vice President @gurpallb.bsky.social)
September 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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)
(l-r Immediate Past President @mannybotwe.bsky.social, President @drjoro.bsky.social and Vice President @gurpallb.bsky.social)
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#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
#WomenEd #education
September 10, 2025 at 9:03 AM
#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
#WomenEd #education
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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
Book before 17 October and you could save over £100 - find out more at www.ascl.org.uk/annualconference
#ASCL2026 #CPD #ASCLmembers
September 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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
Book before 17 October and you could save over £100 - find out more at www.ascl.org.uk/annualconference
#ASCL2026 #CPD #ASCLmembers
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ASCL West Mids members - don’t forget to vote
September 5, 2025 at 6:39 PM
ASCL West Mids members - don’t forget to vote
ASCL West Mids members - don’t forget to vote
September 5, 2025 at 6:39 PM
ASCL West Mids members - don’t forget to vote
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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
ASCL weekly briefing | 2 September 2025
ASCL General Secretary, Pepe Di'Iasio, updates school and college leaders with the latest information. This week’s edition highlights ASCL's sustainable…
vimeo.com
September 2, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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.
*SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT*
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 ascl.org.uk/annualconfer...
#ASCL2026 #CPD #ASCLmembers
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 ascl.org.uk/annualconfer...
#ASCL2026 #CPD #ASCLmembers
September 3, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Can’t wait to welcome everyone to this exciting event. Book now to benefit from the early bird saving.
Reposted by Jo Rowley
Much welcomed advice and guidance on the safe and effective use of AI in Schools and Colleges
@ascl-uk.bsky.social
vimeo.com/1092044870
@ascl-uk.bsky.social
vimeo.com/1092044870
Pepe Di'Iasio BBC Breakfast | 10 June 2025
Pepe Di'Iasio, ASCL General Secretary, speaks to BBC Breakfast regarding teachers using AI to save time on marking. www.ascl.org.uk
vimeo.com
June 10, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Much welcomed advice and guidance on the safe and effective use of AI in Schools and Colleges
@ascl-uk.bsky.social
vimeo.com/1092044870
@ascl-uk.bsky.social
vimeo.com/1092044870