#ASCLmembers: November's edition of Post-16 News is out now, and includes the latest on the NEETs crisis, curriculum reform, DBS checks and work experience, and RSE to age 18. There's a look ahead to this month's Leadership Essentials conferences - more at www.ascl.org.uk/leadershipessentials
November 3, 2026 at 12:50 PM
#ASCLmembers: November's edition of Post-16 News is out now, and includes the latest on the NEETs crisis, curriculum reform, DBS checks and work experience, and RSE to age 18. There's a look ahead to this month's Leadership Essentials conferences - more at www.ascl.org.uk/leadershipessentials
"ASCL was ready to listen and guide me through the problems I was facing. They reassured me that someone did care, and I was not alone."
The ASCL Hotline is here to help and available for #ASCLmembers, including during half-term. See full details at www.ascl.org.uk/hotline
#education #SLT
The ASCL Hotline is here to help and available for #ASCLmembers, including during half-term. See full details at www.ascl.org.uk/hotline
#education #SLT
October 27, 2026 at 12:40 PM
"ASCL was ready to listen and guide me through the problems I was facing. They reassured me that someone did care, and I was not alone."
The ASCL Hotline is here to help and available for #ASCLmembers, including during half-term. See full details at www.ascl.org.uk/hotline
#education #SLT
The ASCL Hotline is here to help and available for #ASCLmembers, including during half-term. See full details at www.ascl.org.uk/hotline
#education #SLT
Some of you are on #halfterm break 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.
Find out more at www.ascl.org.uk/hotline
#ASCLmembers: if you need to get in touch this week or next, the ASCL Hotline is here for you.
Find out more at www.ascl.org.uk/hotline
October 22, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Some of you are on #halfterm break 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.
Find out more at www.ascl.org.uk/hotline
#ASCLmembers: if you need to get in touch this week or next, the ASCL Hotline is here for you.
Find out more at www.ascl.org.uk/hotline
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 2026 in the latest Leader magazine: www.ascl.org.uk/leader (log in req'd for some features)
Read our Annual Report 2026 in the latest Leader magazine: www.ascl.org.uk/leader (log in req'd for some features)
October 17, 2026 at 12:00 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 2026 in the latest Leader magazine: www.ascl.org.uk/leader (log in req'd for some features)
Read our Annual Report 2026 in the latest Leader magazine: www.ascl.org.uk/leader (log in req'd for some features)
#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
#ASCLmembers in #Wales: ASCL Cymru policy officer Catherine Gibson summarises some of the concerning outcomes following recent FOI enquiries into schools funding, including school funding transparency, free school meals funding, and the operation of school budget forums: https://ow.ly/Xk5o50ZYlko
ASCL Cymru briefing | 16 October 2026
ASCL Cymru Policy Officer, Cath Gibson, updates school and college leaders with the latest information on the industrial dispute. www.ascl.org.uk/cymru
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October 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM
#ASCLmembers in #Wales: ASCL Cymru policy officer Catherine Gibson summarises some of the concerning outcomes following recent FOI enquiries into schools funding, including school funding transparency, free school meals funding, and the operation of school budget forums: https://ow.ly/Xk5o50ZYlko
#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
#ASCLmembers: a reminder that at 6.00pm tonight, we'll be welcoming #SEND adviser and former headteacher Frances Akinde as our guest speaker at our Ethnic Diversity Community meeting.
You can find out more about this session and register to join at:
www.ascl.org.uk/EthnicDiversityCommunity
You can find out more about this session and register to join at:
www.ascl.org.uk/EthnicDiversityCommunity
October 13, 2026 at 12:01 PM
#ASCLmembers: a reminder that at 6.00pm tonight, we'll be welcoming #SEND adviser and former headteacher Frances Akinde as our guest speaker at our Ethnic Diversity Community meeting.
You can find out more about this session and register to join at:
www.ascl.org.uk/EthnicDiversityCommunity
You can find out more about this session and register to join at:
www.ascl.org.uk/EthnicDiversityCommunity
#ASCLmembers: the autumn edition of Leader is out now with features including Pepe Di’Iasio making the case for why meaningful change in education needs more than political promises , it needs funding, and our annual report.
Read online www.ascl.org.uk/leader (some articles require member log in)
Read online www.ascl.org.uk/leader (some articles require member log in)
October 13, 2026 at 7:46 AM
#ASCLmembers: the autumn edition of Leader is out now with features including Pepe Di’Iasio making the case for why meaningful change in education needs more than political promises , it needs funding, and our annual report.
Read online www.ascl.org.uk/leader (some articles require member log in)
Read online www.ascl.org.uk/leader (some articles require member log in)
#ASCLmembers - the autumn edition of Leader will be in your inbox on Monday.
Cover: Pepe Di’Iasio makes the case for why meaningful change in education needs more than political promises - it needs #funding. Other features include building a strong #safeguarding culture, and tackling attendance.
Cover: Pepe Di’Iasio makes the case for why meaningful change in education needs more than political promises - it needs #funding. Other features include building a strong #safeguarding culture, and tackling attendance.
October 9, 2026 at 2:35 PM
#ASCLmembers - the autumn edition of Leader will be in your inbox on Monday.
Cover: Pepe Di’Iasio makes the case for why meaningful change in education needs more than political promises - it needs #funding. Other features include building a strong #safeguarding culture, and tackling attendance.
Cover: Pepe Di’Iasio makes the case for why meaningful change in education needs more than political promises - it needs #funding. Other features include building a strong #safeguarding culture, and tackling attendance.
#ASCLmembers in #NorthernIreland: the latest on the significant financial pressures affecting education in Northern Ireland in today's video briefing: https://ow.ly/qSfZ50ZVToq
The email newsletter also includes practical guidance around navigating industrial action, and smartphone-free schools.
The email newsletter also includes practical guidance around navigating industrial action, and smartphone-free schools.
ASCL Northern Ireland briefing | 8 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 8, 2026 at 2:25 PM
#ASCLmembers in #NorthernIreland: the latest on the significant financial pressures affecting education in Northern Ireland in today's video briefing: https://ow.ly/qSfZ50ZVToq
The email newsletter also includes practical guidance around navigating industrial action, and smartphone-free schools.
The email newsletter also includes practical guidance around navigating industrial action, and smartphone-free schools.
#ASCLmembers: look out for October's Trust Leadership News. This edition focuses on how we create the conditions in which leaders and teachers can respond well to the pupils and communities they serve, with the latest on areas including #inclusion, workforce retention, and professional development.
October 7, 2026 at 1:45 PM
#ASCLmembers: look out for October's Trust Leadership News. This edition focuses on how we create the conditions in which leaders and teachers can respond well to the pupils and communities they serve, with the latest on areas including #inclusion, workforce retention, and professional development.
Limited places remain for the SEND Leadership Summit at the Tes SEND Show on 9 October.
This year’s theme is Reform into Reality: Leading Inclusion with Confidence.
Book your place at https://ow.ly/oYlK50ZVfGI
#ASCLmembers: access an exclusive discounted rate here https://ow.ly/a6Ie50ZVfGH
This year’s theme is Reform into Reality: Leading Inclusion with Confidence.
Book your place at https://ow.ly/oYlK50ZVfGI
#ASCLmembers: access an exclusive discounted rate here https://ow.ly/a6Ie50ZVfGH
October 7, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Limited places remain for the SEND Leadership Summit at the Tes SEND Show on 9 October.
This year’s theme is Reform into Reality: Leading Inclusion with Confidence.
Book your place at https://ow.ly/oYlK50ZVfGI
#ASCLmembers: access an exclusive discounted rate here https://ow.ly/a6Ie50ZVfGH
This year’s theme is Reform into Reality: Leading Inclusion with Confidence.
Book your place at https://ow.ly/oYlK50ZVfGI
#ASCLmembers: access an exclusive discounted rate here https://ow.ly/a6Ie50ZVfGH
#ASCLmembers: we're delighted to introduce The National College as our featured partner for October, bringing appraisal, professional development, and quality assurance together all aligned to your school or trust priorities.
Special offer for ASCL members:
www.ascl.org.uk/memberbenefits
Special offer for ASCL members:
www.ascl.org.uk/memberbenefits
October 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
#ASCLmembers: we're delighted to introduce The National College as our featured partner for October, bringing appraisal, professional development, and quality assurance together all aligned to your school or trust priorities.
Special offer for ASCL members:
www.ascl.org.uk/memberbenefits
Special offer for ASCL members:
www.ascl.org.uk/memberbenefits
#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: October's Business Matters newsletter by Emma Harrison is out now, with a reminder about next month's Leadership Essentials events, the DfE's response to the school food standards consultation, and the latest Business Brunch podcast on data protection and governance.
October 6, 2026 at 1:01 PM
#ASCLmembers: October's Business Matters newsletter by Emma Harrison is out now, with a reminder about next month's Leadership Essentials events, the DfE's response to the school food standards consultation, and the latest Business Brunch podcast on data protection and governance.
#ASCLmembers in #NorthernIreland: more on the industrial action in Northern Ireland in today's video briefing together with a summary of what was covered in this week's member webinar. The recording will be shared with members over the coming days: https://ow.ly/ytY850ZTy6b
#education
#education
ASCL Northern Ireland briefing | 1 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 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM
#ASCLmembers in #NorthernIreland: more on the industrial action in Northern Ireland in today's video briefing together with a summary of what was covered in this week's member webinar. The recording will be shared with members over the coming days: https://ow.ly/ytY850ZTy6b
#education
#education
#ASCLmembers: Post-16 News by Claire Green is out now with the latest on the DfE's post-16 curriculum reforms, Ofqual's consultation response on #assessment and grading of new post-16 qualifications, and our recent Policy Snapshot podcast on English and maths resits.
September 30, 2026 at 11:35 AM
#ASCLmembers: Post-16 News by Claire Green is out now with the latest on the DfE's post-16 curriculum reforms, Ofqual's consultation response on #assessment and grading of new post-16 qualifications, and our recent Policy Snapshot podcast on English and maths resits.
#ASCLmembers: today's email newsletter includes an update on #Ofsted, our teacher pay survey results, a summary of the fringe events we attended at the Labour Party Conference, and ASCL Council election results.
To subscribe, log into www.ascl.org.uk/MyASCL and select via 'Preferences'.
To subscribe, log into www.ascl.org.uk/MyASCL and select via 'Preferences'.
September 29, 2026 at 1:01 PM
#ASCLmembers: today's email newsletter includes an update on #Ofsted, our teacher pay survey results, a summary of the fringe events we attended at the Labour Party Conference, and ASCL Council election results.
To subscribe, log into www.ascl.org.uk/MyASCL and select via 'Preferences'.
To subscribe, log into www.ascl.org.uk/MyASCL and select via 'Preferences'.
#ASCLmembers: our email newsletter today has more on plans for Vocational GCSEs, including a link to the latest episode of Education, Actually where this is discussed in more detail, plus our submission on school teachers' pay.
Listen to the Education, Actually podcast at https://ow.ly/z0bR50ZRv1J
Listen to the Education, Actually podcast at https://ow.ly/z0bR50ZRv1J
ASCL - Education, Actually
Senior leaders around the country across all phases and covering a wide variety of topics in conversation with ASCL. Listen to our range of podcasts here.
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September 25, 2026 at 3:22 PM
#ASCLmembers: our email newsletter today has more on plans for Vocational GCSEs, including a link to the latest episode of Education, Actually where this is discussed in more detail, plus our submission on school teachers' pay.
Listen to the Education, Actually podcast at https://ow.ly/z0bR50ZRv1J
Listen to the Education, Actually podcast at https://ow.ly/z0bR50ZRv1J
#ASCLmembers in #Wales: today's email briefing includes an update on the industrial dispute following Wednesday's special bulletin, and an update on the IWPRB 7th and 8th remits.
A reminder too of Wednesday's video briefing with Claire Armitstead, ASCL Cymru Director: https://ow.ly/ThKV50ZRnKm
A reminder too of Wednesday's video briefing with Claire Armitstead, ASCL Cymru Director: https://ow.ly/ThKV50ZRnKm
ASCL Cymru briefing | 23 September 2026
ASCL Director of Cymru, Claire Armitstead, updates school and college leaders with the latest information on the industrial dispute. www.ascl.org.uk/cymru
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September 25, 2026 at 11:55 AM
#ASCLmembers in #Wales: today's email briefing includes an update on the industrial dispute following Wednesday's special bulletin, and an update on the IWPRB 7th and 8th remits.
A reminder too of Wednesday's video briefing with Claire Armitstead, ASCL Cymru Director: https://ow.ly/ThKV50ZRnKm
A reminder too of Wednesday's video briefing with Claire Armitstead, ASCL Cymru Director: https://ow.ly/ThKV50ZRnKm
#ASCLmembers in #NorthernIreland: an update on the industrial dispute by the NI Teachers' Council in today's video briefing: https://ow.ly/4QOK50ZQYyM
In the email newsletter, there are also details on information to assist ASCL NI members, including a webinar on 30 September.
In the email newsletter, there are also details on information to assist ASCL NI members, including a webinar on 30 September.
ASCL Northern Ireland briefing | 24 September 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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September 24, 2026 at 2:02 PM
#ASCLmembers in #NorthernIreland: an update on the industrial dispute by the NI Teachers' Council in today's video briefing: https://ow.ly/4QOK50ZQYyM
In the email newsletter, there are also details on information to assist ASCL NI members, including a webinar on 30 September.
In the email newsletter, there are also details on information to assist ASCL NI members, including a webinar on 30 September.
#ASCLmembers: today's email briefing includes an update on ongoing concerns around #Ofsted inspections, our recent responses to #SEND reform consultations, and resources for #BlackHistoryMonth.
Subscribe to this and our other regular newsletters at www.ascl.org.uk/MyASCL & select via 'Preferences'.
Subscribe to this and our other regular newsletters at www.ascl.org.uk/MyASCL & select via 'Preferences'.
September 22, 2026 at 12:55 PM
#ASCLmembers: today's email briefing includes an update on ongoing concerns around #Ofsted inspections, our recent responses to #SEND reform consultations, and resources for #BlackHistoryMonth.
Subscribe to this and our other regular newsletters at www.ascl.org.uk/MyASCL & select via 'Preferences'.
Subscribe to this and our other regular newsletters at www.ascl.org.uk/MyASCL & select via 'Preferences'.
#ASCLmembers: today's briefing includes the latest updates on pay award funding, inspections and wellbeing, parental engagement, and support for expanded enrichment activities.
Also, links to our latest podcasts: pensions with Mel and Education, Actually with Pepe Di’Iasio and Laura McInerney
Also, links to our latest podcasts: pensions with Mel and Education, Actually with Pepe Di’Iasio and Laura McInerney
September 18, 2026 at 12:45 PM
#ASCLmembers: today's briefing includes the latest updates on pay award funding, inspections and wellbeing, parental engagement, and support for expanded enrichment activities.
Also, links to our latest podcasts: pensions with Mel and Education, Actually with Pepe Di’Iasio and Laura McInerney
Also, links to our latest podcasts: pensions with Mel and Education, Actually with Pepe Di’Iasio and Laura McInerney