#ASCLmembers: today's email newsletter includes the latest developments with Ofsted, including a special edition of Education, Actually where Pepe Di’Iasio and Laura McInerney discuss the events which led to last week's decision by #ASCLCouncil to pass a vote of no confidence in Ofsted's leadership.
October 16, 2026 at 1:40 PM
#ASCLmembers: today's email newsletter includes the latest developments with Ofsted, including a special edition of Education, Actually where Pepe Di’Iasio and Laura McInerney discuss the events which led to last week's decision by #ASCLCouncil to pass a vote of no confidence in Ofsted's leadership.
#ASCLmembers: in his weekly video, ASCL NI Director Michael McAuley focuses on last week's #ASCLCouncil, with discussions including #NEETs and sustainable school leadership, challenges which also impact on the #education sector in #NorthernIreland: https://ow.ly/pa1O50ZYjGU
ASCL Northern Ireland briefing | 15 October 2026
ASCL Director of Northern Ireland, Michael McAuley, updates school and college leaders with the latest information. www.ascl.org.uk/ni
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October 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
#ASCLmembers: in his weekly video, ASCL NI Director Michael McAuley focuses on last week's #ASCLCouncil, with discussions including #NEETs and sustainable school leadership, challenges which also impact on the #education sector in #NorthernIreland: https://ow.ly/pa1O50ZYjGU
In Education Matters, there's more on the motion of no confidence in the leadership of #Ofsted passed at #ASCLCouncil last week, mental health waiting times for children and young people's mental health services, and our early bird offer for #ASCL2027 which closes on 19 October.
#education
#education
October 14, 2026 at 2:02 PM
In Education Matters, there's more on the motion of no confidence in the leadership of #Ofsted passed at #ASCLCouncil last week, mental health waiting times for children and young people's mental health services, and our early bird offer for #ASCL2027 which closes on 19 October.
#education
#education
#ASCLmembers: today's email newsletter includes more on last week's motion of no confidence in the leadership of #Ofsted passed at #ASCLCouncil, local authority #SEND deficits, Erasmus-plus applications, and urgent information for employers on the Teachers' Pension Scheme portal.
#education
#education
October 13, 2026 at 1:01 PM
#ASCLmembers: today's email newsletter includes more on last week's motion of no confidence in the leadership of #Ofsted passed at #ASCLCouncil, local authority #SEND deficits, Erasmus-plus applications, and urgent information for employers on the Teachers' Pension Scheme portal.
#education
#education
School and college leaders today passed a motion of no confidence in the ability of Ofsted’s leadership to address the damage being done by the new inspection system.
Read our full announcement: https://ow.ly/b2QJ50ZWcFC
#education #inspection #Ofsted #ASCLCouncil
Read our full announcement: https://ow.ly/b2QJ50ZWcFC
#education #inspection #Ofsted #ASCLCouncil
October 9, 2026 at 10:35 AM
School and college leaders today passed a motion of no confidence in the ability of Ofsted’s leadership to address the damage being done by the new inspection system.
Read our full announcement: https://ow.ly/b2QJ50ZWcFC
#education #inspection #Ofsted #ASCLCouncil
Read our full announcement: https://ow.ly/b2QJ50ZWcFC
#education #inspection #Ofsted #ASCLCouncil
“This motion reflects the strength of feeling among our members. It is not a step we have taken lightly but only after our repeated attempts to resolve our concerns through discussion and negotiation have hit a brick wall," says @pepediiasio.bsky.social
#Ofsted #inspection #education #ASCLCouncil
#Ofsted #inspection #education #ASCLCouncil
Breaking: The ASCL school leaders’ union has said it has no confidence in Ofsted’s leadership to 'address the damage being done by the new inspection system' following a vote of its ruling council
schoolsweek.co.uk/ascl-council...
schoolsweek.co.uk/ascl-council...
ASCL council passes no confidence vote in Ofsted's leadership
Union decries 'no meaningful progress on the part of Ofsted to address significant wellbeing issues'
schoolsweek.co.uk
October 9, 2026 at 10:50 AM
“This motion reflects the strength of feeling among our members. It is not a step we have taken lightly but only after our repeated attempts to resolve our concerns through discussion and negotiation have hit a brick wall," says @pepediiasio.bsky.social
#Ofsted #inspection #education #ASCLCouncil
#Ofsted #inspection #education #ASCLCouncil
Welcome to colleagues attending the 180th meeting of #ASCLCouncil in Warwick over the next 2 days.
During this session, we'll be considering school and colleges' role in preventing young people from becoming NEET, and which is also a key focus for the government.
www.ascl.org.uk/council
During this session, we'll be considering school and colleges' role in preventing young people from becoming NEET, and which is also a key focus for the government.
www.ascl.org.uk/council
October 8, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Welcome to colleagues attending the 180th meeting of #ASCLCouncil in Warwick over the next 2 days.
During this session, we'll be considering school and colleges' role in preventing young people from becoming NEET, and which is also a key focus for the government.
www.ascl.org.uk/council
During this session, we'll be considering school and colleges' role in preventing young people from becoming NEET, and which is also a key focus for the government.
www.ascl.org.uk/council
#ASCLmembers: today's ASCL Briefing newsletter is on its way and includes updates on this week's #ASCLCouncil and its focus on #Ofsted and inspections, inclusion strategy resources, and links to our new bitesize #pension webinars for members.
#education #inspection
#education #inspection
October 6, 2026 at 1:15 PM
#ASCLmembers: today's ASCL Briefing newsletter is on its way and includes updates on this week's #ASCLCouncil and its focus on #Ofsted and inspections, inclusion strategy resources, and links to our new bitesize #pension webinars for members.
#education #inspection
#education #inspection
#ASCLmembers: Independent Sector News by Neil includes a summary of #ASCLCouncil, the GSA's Summer Briefing, an update on the ongoing situation with closures within the sector, and Neil's podcast considering the viability of formalising relationships between independent schools and MATs.
June 18, 2026 at 1:10 PM
#ASCLmembers: Independent Sector News by Neil includes a summary of #ASCLCouncil, the GSA's Summer Briefing, an update on the ongoing situation with closures within the sector, and Neil's podcast considering the viability of formalising relationships between independent schools and MATs.
We're in Warwick for today's video briefing, with the latest on the EHCP stats published yesterday. Pepe is also joined by Jo Rowley and Manny Botwe who share their reflections on #ASCLCouncil and a session with representatives of #Ofsted: https://ow.ly/VR7S50Zb8y8
#inspections #EHCPs
#inspections #EHCPs
ASCL briefing | 12 June 2026
ASCL General Secretary, Pepe Di'Iasio, updates school and college leaders with the latest information. www.ascl.org.uk
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June 12, 2026 at 3:11 PM
We're in Warwick for today's video briefing, with the latest on the EHCP stats published yesterday. Pepe is also joined by Jo Rowley and Manny Botwe who share their reflections on #ASCLCouncil and a session with representatives of #Ofsted: https://ow.ly/VR7S50Zb8y8
#inspections #EHCPs
#inspections #EHCPs
#ASCLmembers in #Wales: today's video comes from #ASCLCouncil in Warwick, where @catherine-falcus.bsky.social & National Officer Ann Pearson pay tribute to outgoing ASCL #Cymru President Neil Foley for the work he has done on behalf of members and children and young people: https://ow.ly/PeYI50Zb6Fm
ASCL Cymru briefing 12 June 2026
ASCL Director of Cymru, Claire Armitstead, updates school and college leaders with the latest information.
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June 12, 2026 at 2:30 PM
#ASCLmembers in #Wales: today's video comes from #ASCLCouncil in Warwick, where @catherine-falcus.bsky.social & National Officer Ann Pearson pay tribute to outgoing ASCL #Cymru President Neil Foley for the work he has done on behalf of members and children and young people: https://ow.ly/PeYI50Zb6Fm
#ASCLmembers in #NorthernIreland: today's video briefing comes to you from #ASCLCouncil in Warwick and includes a reminder of our recruitment and retention survey, open until 19 June. There are also details of the ASCL NI Annual Conference on 27 November : https://ow.ly/vHc750ZatV3
ASCL Northern Ireland briefing | 11 June 2026
ASCL Director of Northern Ireland, Michael McAuley, updates school and college leaders with the latest information. www.ascl.org.uk/ni
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June 11, 2026 at 2:20 PM
#ASCLmembers in #NorthernIreland: today's video briefing comes to you from #ASCLCouncil in Warwick and includes a reminder of our recruitment and retention survey, open until 19 June. There are also details of the ASCL NI Annual Conference on 27 November : https://ow.ly/vHc750ZatV3
A warm welcome to all attending the 179th meeting of #ASCLCouncil in Warwick over the next two days.
For our main theme during this session, we'll be looking at the Schools White Paper.
ASCL Council is our policymaking body. Visit www.ascl.org.uk/council to find out more about the work we do.
For our main theme during this session, we'll be looking at the Schools White Paper.
ASCL Council is our policymaking body. Visit www.ascl.org.uk/council to find out more about the work we do.
June 11, 2026 at 8:30 AM
A warm welcome to all attending the 179th meeting of #ASCLCouncil in Warwick over the next two days.
For our main theme during this session, we'll be looking at the Schools White Paper.
ASCL Council is our policymaking body. Visit www.ascl.org.uk/council to find out more about the work we do.
For our main theme during this session, we'll be looking at the Schools White Paper.
ASCL Council is our policymaking body. Visit www.ascl.org.uk/council to find out more about the work we do.
#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.
March 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM
#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).
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).
February 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM
#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).
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'.
Subscribe to this and our other newsletters via www.ascl.org.uk/MyASCL and 'Preferences'.
February 26, 2026 at 9:25 AM
#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'.
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 briefing | 13 February 2026
ASCL General Secretary, Pepe Di'Iasio, updates school and college leaders with the latest information. www.ascl.org.uk
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February 13, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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
#policy
#policy
ASCL Cymru briefing | Neil Foley | 13 February 2026
ASCL Cymru President, Neil Foley updates school and college leaders with the latest information.
vimeo.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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
#policy
#policy
#ASCLmembers: our end-of-week video update for members in #Wales, coming to you today from #ASCLCouncil: https://ow.ly/5KRs50Yf3i5
#education #Cymru
#education #Cymru
ASCL Cymru briefing: 13 February 2026
ASCL Director of Cymru, Claire Armitstead, updates school and college leaders with the latest information.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:55 PM
#ASCLmembers: our end-of-week video update for members in #Wales, coming to you today from #ASCLCouncil: https://ow.ly/5KRs50Yf3i5
#education #Cymru
#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
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
February 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM
"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
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
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
February 12, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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
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.
November 3, 2025 at 11:51 AM
#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
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
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
Fascinating insights, thoughts, and reflections from more than 10 years at the centre of #education #policy, pictured here with Pepe Di’Iasio
October 10, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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
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
Want to know more about our policymaking body? Visit www.ascl.org.uk/council
#ASCLmembers
October 9, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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
Want to know more about our policymaking body? Visit www.ascl.org.uk/council
#ASCLmembers