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John Camp
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CEO of The Compass Partnership of Schools and Immediate Past President of ASCL.
⁦‪‬⁩Sam Freedman detailing the policy landscape for ⁦‬⁩ Compass Partnership heads at our annual headteacher conference @compassschools.bsky.social @samfr.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Reassuring that the profession are being heard.I guess we are all looking forward to seeing what this will actually look like in reality. www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
Ofsted: We know we need to improve our inspection plans
With Ofsted’s consultation on its proposed changes to school inspection coming to an end, the watchdog’s director of strategy and engagement outlines its key insights so far - and how it is adapting i...
www.tes.com
April 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
School funding for next year is bleak
April 10, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Pleased to have the opportunity to join⁦‪ @john-camp.bsky.social ‬⁩ to share the priorities and challenges facing the education sector with ⁦‪@cmckinnellmp.bsky.social
April 2, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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We “are committed to robust accountability for schools and colleges, but disagree that this approach is the right way to achieve that end.” Thanks
@fcdwhittaker.bsky.social for this detailed write-up of the key points in @ascl-uk.bsky.social’s response to Ofsted’s consultation on inspection reform.
The @ascl-uk.bsky.social leaders' union has floated the idea of a '3+ point scale' for Ofsted judgments, as it called on the government and inspectorate to delay reforms to 2026

It warned current plans will leave leaders 'in a worse position than they are now'

schoolsweek.co.uk/ascl-floats-...
ASCL floats '3+ point' grading scale for Ofsted
Union warns Ofsted's five-point grading plan would leave leaders 'in a worse position than they are now'
schoolsweek.co.uk
March 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Thanks @johngroberts.bsky.social, @jasminenorden.bsky.social & @cerysturner.bsky.social for this summary of @ascl-uk.bsky.social's responses to the Ofsted and DfE accountability consultations.
The introduction of Ofsted’s new inspection system should be delayed, says @ascl-uk.bsky.social – warning that it will cause greater anxiety for heads and make judgements less reliable
Delay Ofsted report cards and school profiles, heads urge
Ofsted’s plan for inspection report cards will cause greater anxiety for heads and make judgements less reliable, warns ASCL
www.tes.com
March 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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March 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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The next stage of the Curriculum and Assessment Review will look to create a more inclusive and fair system, address subject-specific challenges, and assess available pathways beyond GCSEs.

Find out more ➡️ www.gov.uk/government/p...
Curriculum and Assessment Review: interim report
An independent review of the curriculum and assessment system in England, with statistical analysis.
www.gov.uk
March 18, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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📣 is it three months today until the first @ascl-uk.bsky.social & Education Mutual Business Leader roadshow takes place!
Most of the presenters were at our conference on Friday where we did some in person planning! 📝

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March 17, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Thank you @lewisgoodall.com for sharing your reflections at #ASCL2025 on your own education through its 'golden age', and the work you continue to do to highlight the need for investment in children and young people.
March 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Connection, collaboration and mutual support are key to professional growth. @mannybotwe.bsky.social @evelynforde1.bsky.social exemplify uplifting leadership
March 16, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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An inspiring session from @sineadmc.bsky.social talking about “ruthless prioritisation” and asks us to consider “what we can slow down, what we can skip and what can we stop” @ascl-uk.bsky.social #ASCL2025
March 15, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Rushing back from @ascl-uk.bsky.social conference in Liverpool and got a few Tree of the Day contenders while trying to get a picture of the sunset over Runcorn. Think my winner is on the right
March 14, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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I'm at #ASCL2025 where @tomrees.bsky.social cites @edupolicyinst.bsky.social research on the variation of SEND identification as he sets out the challenges facing the SEND system
March 15, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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A pleasure to welcome @sineadmc.bsky.social CEO of @edsupportuk.bsky.social to the stage at #ASCL2025 for the final keynote of the morning session at Annual Conference.
March 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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The fabulous @sineadmc.bsky.social is now on stage at #ASCL2025, sharing some worrying stats about the mental health and wellbeing of school and college staff and the reasons behind these, including the decimation of wider services and the pressures of a high-stakes, low-trust accountability system.
March 15, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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We are delighted to welcome @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social to #ASCL2025 as our final keynote of Day 1.
March 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Secretary of State Bridget Phillipson is up next at #ASCL2025. She talks about what we need to enable all children to succeed - great teachers, a curriculum that's fit for purpose, to tackle the attendance crisis, and strong and effective structures and accountability.
March 14, 2025 at 10:46 AM
‘Education at the heart of the national conversation’
On accountability: "I know the proposed changes are challenging. I know they’ve sparked debate. But that’s right where education should be, at the heart of our national conversation. That’s why we're consulting on this...We need to hear from young people, parents, teachers and leaders."
#ASCL2025
March 14, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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"Every 2 years, we take a whole-school photo. As headteacher, I’m the last piece of the puzzle, standing at the back, looking out across the entire school. And in that moment, it really hits you – the sheer diversity of young lives we serve."

ASCL President @mannybotwe.bsky.social #ASCL2025
March 14, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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"Today’s young people face challenges that are vastly different from those of previous generations. Their world is shaped by smartphones, #socialmedia, memes, and influencers – forces that shape their identities, interactions, and even their mental #wellbeing."

#ASCL2025
March 14, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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"As the voice of the profession, we have a critical role in ensuring that education policies are shaped by those who truly understand the challenges on the ground – you."

#ASCL2025
March 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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ASCL President @mannybotwe.bsky.social with a rousing opening keynote at #ASCL2025, outlining what need to be the shared priorities for government and the profession.
March 14, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Beautiful blue sky in Liverpool, as referenced by @pepediiasio as the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Conference. Time to connect & collaborate with great colleagues, working hard for our young people countrywide. Great opening @MannyBotwe - everyone deserves the best start to life. #ASCL25 #MEGA
March 14, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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"Children cannot learn, grow, or thrive if they are cold, hungry, and living in inadequate housing. No child should have to endure such hardship. This is why ending child poverty must become a national priority."

#ASCL2025
March 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM