An overview of the first inspections suggests a disparity is emerging between secondary and primary schools that needs addressing, says ASCL's Andy Jordan in his article in Tes magazine 'Uneven #Ofsted inspection outcomes show change is needed': https://ow.ly/eyxU50YcUcl

Whether you're on a half-term break this week or next week, or maybe there's still another week to go, whichever it is, we hope you find some time to rest and recharge. #ASCLmembers: remember our member hotline is here for you. Check availability at www.ascl.org.uk/hotline#ASCLmembers #education #halfterm

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#Cymru#Wales#ASCLCouncil#education#ASCLCymruManifesto#policy

#ASCLmembers: our end-of-week video update for members in #Wales, coming to you today from #ASCLCouncil: https://ow.ly/5KRs50Yf3i5#ASCLmembers#Wales#ASCLCouncil#education #Cymru

*COUNTDOWN TO CONFERENCE* Just 1 month until #ASCL2026. Our theme this year is 'Forward Together', reflecting our commitment to champion collaboration and collective action. Come together as a community, share ideas & reignite our collective sense of purpose. ℹ️ www.ascl.org.uk/annualconference#ASCL2026

"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#ASCLCouncil

#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

#ASCLmembers: February's edition of #Primary Focus by Tiff Harris is out now. Topics include the latest on inspection report cards, breakfast clubs rollout, and arrangements for Key Stage 2 assessments. To subscribe to our newsletters, log in to www.ascl.org.uk/MyASCL#ASCLmembers#Primarynd select via 'Preferences'.

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#ASCLCouncil

“We also agree with the importance of at least maintaining the competitiveness of teachers’ pay each year and appropriately funding schools to deliver it.” Our full comment on the National Foundation for Educational Research report on factors affecting teacher retention: https://ow.ly/foVq50YcirJ

‘Changes need to happen before too many schools suffer the consequences of Ofsted's renewed framework,’ writes @ascl-uk.bsky.social's Andy Jordan, as disparities emerge in first inspection outcomes

Over the last few years, the car market has evolved rapidly, particularly with electric engines, but with so many options, which vehicle might be right for you? In their guest blog, Motor Source Group provide a guide and details of special offers for #ASCLmembers. https://ow.ly/49PB50YcKqg

“While we welcome investment in providing more inclusion bases in secondary schools... it is also important to ensure that schools are funded for the staffing that they will need to support more children and young people with SEND..." Comment on #education estate strategy: https://ow.ly/tAbc50YcKcV

We’re proud to share that later this year, our co-founder Nathan Atkinson will be speaking at the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Conference: Addressing Disadvantage in Education. This session will share practical insight from the @nspnuk.bsky.social www.ascl.org.uk/professional... #ASCLImprovingOutcomes

The ASCL Conference for Addressing Disadvantage is coming up on 28 April in London, and tailored for leaders across all types of #education settings and phases, In this short video, Tiff Harris and Marc Rowland outline some of the key takeaways for this important event: https://ow.ly/9MLm50YcbH0#education

#ASCLmembers: several items of potentially good news in today's video briefing with Pepe Di’Iasio including the Government's commitment on #SEND deficits, #apprenticeships, and applied general qualifications: https://ow.ly/51nu50YcjnQ#ASCLmembers#SEND#apprenticeships#education #NAW2026

This week is #NAW2026 and a great opportunity to celebrate the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, as well as businesses and the wider economy. Want to get involved? Resources for schools, employers, students and parents at https://ow.ly/ug4150Yc8Wg#NAW2026#SkillsforLife #education

#ASCLmembers in #Wales: with indicative budgets either received or in the pipeline, a reminder that if you would like support from the ASCL #Cymru team around this, then please do get in touch (details in the newsletter): https://ow.ly/J67050Yca3h#ASCLmembers#Wales#Cymru#education

*NEW MEMBER OFFER - TODAY ONLY* 10 February is the last day of our special #HeartUnions joining offer for new members: www.ascl.org.uk/join We're proud to support and represent more than 25,000 leaders of primary, secondary, and post-16 #education from across the UK. ℹ️ www.ascl.org.uk/FAQs

Exciting news! I am looking forward to delivering a workshop "The Power of Three: Moving from Individual Leadership to Institutional Strength" with Sam Henson, @ngauk.bsky.social and Bethan Cullen, ISBL. It follows up from our recently published work. @ascl-uk.bsky.social #ascl2026

We're showcasing a new format to this year's #ASCL2026 with our President's Networking Reception at the end of Day 1 of our two-day premier event. Would you like to sponsor this invaluable opportunity to expand your influence and network with an engaged audience? Contact [email protected]

Our special 48-hour new member offer to mark #HeartUnions Week is now live! We're proud to support and represent more than 25,000 leaders of primary, secondary, and post-16 education from across the UK. Only available 9 & 10 Feb: www.ascl.org.uk/join Any questions? www.ascl.org.uk/FAQs

Join us next month for #ASCL2026 and from Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, HMCI Sir Martyn Oliver, along with thought-provoking keynotes by Susie Dent, Colin Jackson, and Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce. Full programme and online booking at www.ascl.org.uk/annualconference#ASCL2026

It's #HeartUnions Week next week and because we ❤️ unions, we've a very special time-limited offer for new members. We're proud to support and represent more than 25,000 leaders of primary, secondary, and post-16 education from across the UK. Available 9 and 10 February here: www.ascl.org.uk/join#HeartUnions

#ASCLmembers: Friday's video briefing with Pepe Di’Iasio includes more on the launch of the #Inspection Advisory Panel, together with this week's vote in the Commons to scrap the two-child limit on benefits, and a look ahead to next week's National Apprenticeship Week: https://ow.ly/cpSV50Y9WgX#ASCLmembers

#ASCLmembers: our end-of-week briefing for members in #Wales includes the outcome of Estyn's perceptions research, information on the school teachers' pay and conditions document, and feedback from our conferences this week for deputy headteachers and assistant headteachers: ow.ly/SsnG50Y9SvN

Government has every right to set the overall direction of education policy, but what leaders need in return is genuine engagement – not announcements delivered via press releases, says @ascl-uk.bsky.social's @pepediiasio.bsky.social

#ASCLmembers: February's edition of Business Matters by Emma Harrison#ASCLmembersis out now and includes a round-up of announcements from the Bett Show, the Maximising Value for Pupils programme, and details of our upcoming #ASCL2026 and #ASCLSustainability Conference in June. #education #SBL

#ASCLmembers in #NorthernIreland: this week's video briefing includes updates on the Supreme Court judgment on religious education, the Education Minister's response to the Independent Review of Teacher workload, and the DE's five-year savings plan and consultation: https://ow.ly/cuYc50Y9ltC#ASCLmembers

Welcome to delegates at today's #ASCLData Leader and Accountability Conference and a day exploring our theme of 'Planning for change',. We'll be helping leaders understand what they need to know for the year ahead and provide clarity around the many recent reforms and policy announcements. #data

"The support I've had from ASCL has been extraordinary. I still have my family, a house and my job, and it's no exaggeration to say that without ASCL, I would have nothing." ASCL is here to help. Don't miss our fantastic joining offer available during February: www.ascl.org.uk/join

#ASCLmembers: we're delighted to share that Safesmart is this month's featured partner. Safesmart provides #healthandsafety software and services, and is primarily known for the compliance management software Smartlog. Visit www.ascl.org.uk/memberbenefits or Safesmart at https://safesmart.co.uk/

“We cannot continue like this. We really need the government to consider any ways they can limit how travel firms raise their prices during school holidays. This is the driving factor behind these statistics,” says @pepediiasio.bsky.social #schoolholidays

The ASCL #Cymru team are back in Llandrindod Wells today and looking forward to welcoming delegates to our inaugural Conference for #AssistantHeadteachers. This event was designed by our ASCL Cymru Assistant Headteacher group and is specifically tailored for the role. #education #Wales

#ASCLmembers: our video briefing with Pepe Di’Iasio includes details in today's newsletter for you to have your say on parental behaviour, and racism and discrimination, plus breakfast clubs, and today's #Education Select Committee on reading for pleasure: https://vimeo.com/1161462212?fl=tl&fe=ec

The #Education Select Committee is looking into the benefits of #reading for pleasure, and earlier today, heard from experts in education and psychology. Watch the session here: https://ow.ly/KJtW50Y8f32#Education#reading #NationalYearofReading2026 #literacy

#ASCLmembers: today's video briefing includes more information on our new #socialmedia group, our bespoke webinars on safeguarding and also coaching and teambuilding which are free for ASCL #Cymru members, plus more on #ASCL2026 in Liverpool in March: ow.ly/umTf50Y86s0 #Wales #education

Today, the Bill to end the 2-child limit makes its way through Parliament. The policy is responsible for driving child poverty to its current record high. Poverty has a devastating impact on young lives. We’ve joined Child Poverty Action Group & 65 other orgs in asking all MPs to support this Bill.

The ASCL #Cymru team are looking forward to welcoming delegates to our inaugural Conference for #DeputyHeadteachers in Llandrindod Wells today. This event was designed by our ASCL Cymru Deputy Headteacher group and specifically tailored for the role. #Wales #education #leadership #CPD

We are 18 months into the Labour government. How much progress has been made in #education & #schools? From #SEND reform & funding to #teacher supply, buildings, inspections & child poverty, @pepediiasio.bsky.social @ascl-uk.bsky.social reviews the reality behind the promises so far:

Still time to book for the #ASCLData Leader and Accountability Conference on Thursday. Tiff Harris outlines what we'll be covering at this essential event (which includes feedback on the new inspection framework and its implications on #data): https://ow.ly/mCSB50Y7u1Y ℹ️https://ow.ly/iquj50Y7u1Z#ASCLData#data)

Tell us a story: this week is #NationalStorytellingWeek with the theme 'Soundtrack your story'. There are some great resources for educators provided by the National Literacy Trust - visit their website at https://literacytrust.org.uk/resources/national-storytelling-week/#NationalStorytellingWeek #GoAllIn2026

Excited to be leading a post‑16 workshop at @ascl-uk.bsky.social Annual Conference with colleagues from Kent Pathways For All. We’ll explore govt plans for a guaranteed post‑16 place for every learner, what it means for schools & practical steps to prepare. ✨14:45 Workshop 2✨ tinyurl.com/4hamx2dk

#ASCLmembers - do you have senior leadership colleagues who are not yet ASCL 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

#ASCLmembers: today's video with Pepe Di’Iasio includes the latest on this week's announcements on mobile phones and plans for a new national framework on suspensions: https://vimeo.com/1160215419?fl=tl&fe=ec#ASCLmembers #education #mobilephones

#ASCLmembers in #Wales: Friday's briefing includes an update from this week's ASCL Cymru Executive and Council and the work we're doing on your behalf, plus information on how to manage harmful content posted on TikTok and #socialmedia: vimeo.com/1160183492?f... #education

🎬 A privilege to be at the launch of 'Molly vs The Machines' for @ascl-uk.bsky.social - a powerful film about Molly Russell's tragic story and the urgent need for increased online safety. Key message: young people aren’t the problem; algorithms are. More info + trailer: mollyrosefoundation.org

#ASCLmembers in #NorthernIreland: today's Northern Ireland News is out now and includes information on the draft 3-year budget consultation, JCQ updates, and consultation on school attendance. Subscribe to our other newsletters: log in to www.ascl.org.uk/MyASCL#ASCLmembers#NorthernIrelandnd select via 'Preferences'.

#ASCLmembers: January's edition of #SEND and #Inclusion News by Margaret Mulholland comes at a pivotal moment for the sector and this issue includes an update on the SEND White Paper, the Government's VAWG strategy, and Anna Freud#ASCLmembers#SEND#Inclusionxiety Toolkit. #inclusion #mentalhealth #education