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

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

Proper Autumn, now!

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

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#halftermbreak

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...

From us all at ASCL, we wish you a happy #Diwali and #BandiChhorDivas.

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

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

#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#ASCLmembers(log in req'd for some articles)

#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#ASCLmembers #education #leadership #tradeunion

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

#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#ASCLmembers ➡️Funding: tomorrow's rewards require investment today

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

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

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

"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

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)

#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

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

ASCL West Mids members - don’t forget to vote

ASCL West Mids members - don’t forget to vote

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.

Much welcomed advice and guidance on the safe and effective use of AI in Schools and Colleges @ascl-uk.bsky.social vimeo.com/1092044870

A room full of energy and great expectations for the year ahead. @ascl-uk.bsky.social New Headteachers Conference. Brilliant to hear from @keziah70.bsky.social @carolinebarlow.bsky.social @cmckinnellmp.bsky.social

Why this is so potentially controversial is easy to see. If the government gets this wrong it will put itself on a collision course with parents-these are parents are used to fighting on behalf of their children against a system that many feel is stacked against them www.sec-ed.co.uk/content/blog...

‘Good inclusive teaching is, in many ways, just good teaching’ Excellent piece here to help us move forward into what is going to be a key theme for the Autumn term www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

Speaking ⁦‪@BBCBreakfast‬⁩ @bbcnews-uk-rss.bsky.social with ⁦‪⁦‪ @romeshranganathan.bsky.social about the challenges of navigating the difficult but important process facing parents gaining a place in their preferred school vimeo.com/1099096525

New month, new ASCL member? We represent and support senior leaders in #primary #secondary and #post16 #education and are here to help you. Join us in #July with this special offer for new members: www.ascl.org.uk/join Any queries about membership? See our FAQs: www.ascl.org.uk/FAQs

Silverdale

Say cheese! 😁

"A great opportunity to meet others in the same position and some really useful sessions." Taking up your first HT role in next year? The #ASCLNewHeads Conference is designed specifically to support you in the next phase of your leadership journey - find out more at www.ascl.org.uk/NewHeads

Walks over Warton Crag, Morecambe Bay!

Outdoors is such a good place to be.

Join us at the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Sustainability #Conference next week! Our Founder, Ann will be joining a panel, and SEEd will have a stall filled with #Sustainability Curiosities - and a prize to be won! Find out more and get your ticket at www.ascl.org.uk/sustainabili.... #edusky #education

This week’s #NorthernIreland briefing by ASCL NI Director John Trueman focuses on this week's Branch Training Event with an update from Lucy Crehan on the NI Curriculum review, the consultation on school inspections, and implementing directed time budgets: vimeo.com/1088715985

Silverdale, Morecambe Bay

#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. ASCL members: www.ascl.org.uk/recommend #education #leadership #tradeunion

Love these flowers

We had a fantastic day filming with @ASCL_UK and Dr Rowley. The real stars were the children who did themselves and their school proud.

Today's video briefing with @pepediiasio.bsky.social includes reflections on yesterday's #SAAShow where we spoke about teacher pay and recruitment, and parental relationships. There's also more on the announcement to expand access to #mentalhealth support teams for pupils: vimeo.com/1084987796

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Silverdale, Morecambe Bay. The best weather!!

Derwent Water, Keswick.

Things you don’t expect to see when out on a walk.

York is ready for Easter

"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 #ASCLmembers seven days a week, including over the #Easter break. ℹ️www.ascl.org.uk/Hotline #education #leadership

Protect your professional future with ASCL membership. We welcome members from all phases in #education and support those working in senior leadership roles, including SENCos, ALNCOs in Wales, and HR managers. ℹ️http://ascl.org.uk/join Any questions? ascl.org.uk/FAQs