The ASCL Leadership Essentials conferences (previously Autumn Leadership Conferences) return in November, reimagined and better than ever. 2026 has brought a significant period of reform in #education but what will this mean in practice? Find out more at www.ascl.org.uk/LeadershipEssentials#education

Trust #inspection is moving closer but are we asking the right questions? ASCL Leadership and Workforce Specialist Kathryn Morgan explores what trust inspection should achieve before decisions are made about how it will work. Read Kathryn's #blog: https://ow.ly/pRLr50ZhBZP#inspection#blog #education #MATs

Delighted to be joining #PrideInLondon today, marking a significant step in our commitment to ensuring that LGBTQIA+ school, college & trust leaders can be visible and authentic in their roles. We're marching to celebrate diversity, equity, & inclusion within the education leadership profession.

Leader magazine for #ASCLmembers: in our summer issue, ASCL Immediate Past President and Headteacher Manny Botwe reflects on how, one year on, phone pouches have helped reshape attention, behaviour and wellbeing across his school. Read his article: https://ow.ly/8tA650Zk1bo#ASCLmembers(member log in required)

Designed for school leaders in England, our webinar on 9 July will support leaders with confident, informed decision-making by setting out both the requirements and the realities of delivering recent changes to pay and conditions for teachers and support staff. Book online at www.ascl.org.uk/pc26

Asst Headteacher Andrea Hope shares how she benefits from ASCL membership: "I know that if I ever have a problem, there's somebody on the end of the phone to help me." ⭐ Summer joining offer available until 12 July: www.ascl.org.uk/join ⭐ We look forward to welcoming you as an ASCL member.

We're at the #FestivalOfEducation with Pepe Di’Iasio in today's video briefing, with an update on this week's pay award, plus Pepe is joined by Tiff Harris who has more on the delay to this year's key stage 2 results: https://ow.ly/nUWX50Zk1F1#FestivalOfEducation #education #Sats #primary #teacherspay #FoE26

"Sometimes, the greatest thing a school leader can do is stand up and say enough." An impassioned and heartfelt message in today's video briefing for #ASCLmembers in #Wales following discussions this week around funding for #education and #SEND consequentials: https://ow.ly/c7pO50ZjYRg

“This is nothing short of a complete shambles... There needs to be a full inquiry, with the outcomes made public, to ensure that lessons are learned and nothing like this ever happens again." Our full comment on the delay to #Sats results: https://ow.ly/NpPQ50ZjGZf#Sats #primary #education

#ASCLmembers: a reminder that today, 2 July, the ASCL member support staff will be taking part in training. This may mean that response times from the hotline team and caseworkers are longer than usual. We apologise for any inconvenience. www.ascl.org.uk/hotline#ASCLmembers #education

#ASCLmembers: we're delighted to share that Motor Source Group are July's featured ASCL Premier Partner. As an ASCL member, you have access to exclusive discounts that could save you thousands on a new car. Find out more at www.ascl.org.uk/memberbenefits or visit www.motorsourcegroup.com/ASCL

“We are pleased that these pay awards are slightly above the rate of inflation (RPI) as it currently stands, in recognition of the need to attract and retain more teachers to our schools and colleges.” Our full comment on the teacher pay award: https://ow.ly/l0jT50ZjhLT #education #teacherspay

#ASCLmembers: July's Post-16 News by Claire Green is out now, with more on MenB vaccinations, Ofsted FE updates, and the latest figures from the DfE on settings supported by #mentalhealth teams. To subscribe, visit www.ascl.org.uk/MyASCL#ASCLmembers#mentalhealthnd select via 'Preferences'.

#ASCLmembers: today and tomorrow, 1 and 2 July, ASCL member support staff will be taking part in training. This may mean that response times from the hotline team and caseworkers are longer than usual. We apologise for any inconvenience. #education

Out now: #Education Matters with more on the evidence of the impact of Ofsted's renewed framework on wellbeing, and the #socialmedia ban for under 16s. Education Matters is for non-members who want to keep up to date with the latest issues affecting the sector: www.ascl.org.uk/educationmatters#Education

In today's video briefing Pepe Di’Iasio reflects on Andy Burnham's vision for a 10-year national strategy and his comments on education, plus the new report on white working class outcomes, last week's heatwave and attendance, plus delays with KCSIE and STRB announcements: https://ow.ly/6qhe50ZiGcy

Thrilled that our @ascl-uk.bsky.social Sixth Form Leadership Essentials Programme is now fully booked for its first cohort & several people are on a waiting list for next year’s cohort! If you missed out: 📩 Email [email protected] to be added to the waiting list for any places that become free / 2027

The ASCL Annual Conference exhibition is your opportunity to engage with over 1,000 school, college and trust leaders from across the UK. For #ASCL2027 we'll be at the ICC, Birmingham. Interested? See our highlights video or contact us at [email protected] https://ow.ly/utj650Zi7ob

#ASCLmembers: have you recently changed roles or employers, or changed your contact details? To make sure you don't miss key updates and communications, please take a few moments to check the details we hold for you are correct. Go to www.ascl.org.uk/MyASCL#ASCLmembersand the 'personal details' tab.

I’m very excited to be attending the @educationfest.bsky.social for the first time. It’ll be great to hear some amazing speakers & catch up with colleagues. I’m also delighted to represent @ascl-uk.bsky.social at two sessions on one of the hot topics at post-16: the introduction of V levels.

What are the most effective, evidence-informed steps leaders can take to improve #teaching and #learning across their setting, and what does this look like in practice? Join our practical, two-part #webinar series, beginning September: www.ascl.org.uk/improving-tl#teaching#learning#webinar#education

Trust #inspection is moving closer but are we asking the right questions? ASCL Leadership and Workforce Specialist Kathryn Morgan explores what trust inspection should achieve before decisions are made about how it will work. Read Kathryn's #blog: https://ow.ly/pRLr50ZhBZP#inspection#blog #education #MATs

Pepe Di’Iasio highlights some of the issues we've been raising on your behalf with the DfE, including questioning the decision to inspect schools during the #heatwave, and strategies to assist with continuation of learning during these extreme conditions: https://ow.ly/eyqI50ZhzYN#heatwave #Ofsted

#ASCLmembers in #Wales: more on consequential funding for children and young people with ALN in Wales, plus the 6th INSET day, and extension to #freeschoolmeals for eligible children in today's video briefing: https://ow.ly/JRSM50Zhw2l#ASCLmembers#Wales#freeschoolmeals#Cymru #education #funding #ALNCos

#ASCLmembers #NorthernIreland: the final video briefing of the academic year includes the latest on the DE's school behaviour policy review, updates from JCQ, the ASCL NI Annual Conference, and our recruitment and retention survey with the deadline now extended to 30 June: https://ow.ly/pRBk50ZgSJ6#ASCLmembers

The White Paper SEND reforms are here & the next 6 months matter. What actions can #schools take now & how can we prepare, strengthen provision & create a robust Inclusion Strategy? Great practical advice from Margaret Mulholland – @ascl-uk.bsky.social buff.ly/AArMS60 #inclusion #teaching

As we come to the end of #PrideMonth, Richard McDonald, ASCL member and Asst Principal for The Education Alliance, reflects on the impact of #Section28 on the mindsets of all leaders and its implications for LGBTQ+ #inclusion in schools & colleges. Read his blog here: https://ow.ly/HqJe50ZgNq4#PrideMonth

"We welcome the publication of this guidance... However, we are not convinced that the government has allocated enough money to deliver the massive expansion of Send support in mainstream education it envisages.” Our full comment on inclusion base guidance: https://ow.ly/E0e850ZggFL

In case you missed it, ASCL #SEND and #Inclusion Specialist Margaret Mulholland joined yesterday's discussion on BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour programme on inclusion bases, and following the Education Secretary's recent comments. Listen to the discussion here: https://ow.ly/Cfqq50Zg7wr

Delighted to welcome delegates to today's Business Leader Roadshow in Birmingham, co-created with Education Mutual, and where we'll be focusing on wellbeing, resilience and what business leaders need to know. Based in Wales? We'll be in Cardiff on 1 July: www.ascl.org.uk/CymruBLR

Today's video briefing with Pepe Di’Iasio comes from a sweltering Westminster, and, aptly, highlights the guidance for #education settings around managing extreme temperatures. Also, more on a recent survey on the impact on wellbeing of the new #inspection framework: https://ow.ly/S5Bc50ZfSez#education

In an age of division & 'rage', #schools remain spaces of respect, critical thinking & cohesion. In his final SecEd blog this academic year, @pepediiasio.bsky.social – @ascl-uk.bsky.social – says it is to schools we must turn for hope of a more united future: buff.ly/mVaE7XY #teachers #teaching

With another heatwave affecting much of the country, we call for a more strategic approach to modernising the school estate. 🎧 Pepe Di’Iasio interview on BBC Radio 4 Today (22/6): https://ow.ly/ioIy50Zfwwn ℹ️ Joint Union Heatwave Protocol for schools and colleges: https://ow.ly/vPLi50Zfwwo

Play a pivotal role in shaping #education #policy and professional leadership at a national level: we are looking to appoint a confident and strategic senior leader as Deputy General Secretary: Director of Policy and Professional Development. Find out more at www.ascl.org.uk/vacancies#education#policy

The White Paper SEND reforms are here & the next 6 months matter. What actions can #schools take now & how can we prepare, strengthen provision & create a robust Inclusion Strategy? Great practical advice from Margaret Mulholland – @ascl-uk.bsky.social buff.ly/AArMS60 #inclusion #teaching

“A big part of the problem is that ageing school buildings often have poor ventilation, leading to uncomfortable conditions that can result in lost learning,” says @pepediiasio.bsky.social #education #heatwave

"We recognise the financial challenges with which ministers are grappling but we urge them to be bolder in helping children and families who are facing intense cost-of-living pressures.” ASCL #Cymru comment on extension of #freeschoolmeals: https://ow.ly/k4mK50ZeEFj#Cymru#freeschoolmeals#education #Wales

As the government struggles to keep its own house in order, Pepe Di’Iasio says #education leaders are once again navigating political uncertainty, financial strain, and the growing prospect of industrial action. Read Pepe's article in the latest Leader magazine: https://ow.ly/gwLE50Zefyh#education

A funding-themed video briefing with Pepe Di’Iasio today, and including the pay award, PE and sports schools partnerships, and concerns around college pay and funding: https://ow.ly/tBhJ50ZeEAF #education #funding #post16 #college #sport

In an age of division & 'rage', #schools remain spaces of respect, critical thinking & cohesion. In his final SecEd blog this academic year, @pepediiasio.bsky.social – @ascl-uk.bsky.social – says it is to schools we must turn for hope of a more united future: buff.ly/mVaE7XY #teachers #teaching

#ASCLmembers in #Wales: a lot to cover this week in this week's video briefing, including an update on the consultation around the pay increase for September 2026, and response to the First Minister's announcement this week on #SEND #funding in Wales: https://ow.ly/boHU50ZeyFW#ASCLmembers#Wales#SEND#funding#Cymru #education

#ASCLmembers in #NorthernIreland: the latest on the DE's consultation on the Northern Ireland curriculum, #socialmedia ban for under 16s, and a reminder of the ASCL NI recruitment & retention survey in today's video briefing: https://ow.ly/Jk1q50ZefKR#ASCLmembers#NorthernIreland#socialmedia#education #curriculum #recruitmentandretnetion

Independent Schools and MATs: Back to the future? ASCL's Neil reflects on whether the approach of a previous Labour government might provide a route for independent schools seeking to deepen partnerships with state schools and seeking ways to guarantee their own futures: https://ow.ly/bFS450ZeaHA

#ASCLmembers: Independent Sector News by Neil#ASCLmembers 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.

On behalf of @ascl-uk.bsky.social I’d like to thank all staff in post-16 settings for your dedication & care. A v wise college principal I know describes the pressure of leading in post-16 as a privilege. I hope you all feel that privilege today by being shown some appreciation for what you do 💖

Teachers and education staff across the UK do fantastic work on behalf of children and young people. #ThankATeacherDay is a great opportunity to celebrate all that they do and the difference they make every day. Send a free, personalised limited-edition e-card: www.thankateacher.co.uk

There's more on the DfE and #Ofsted's similar schools model for attainment, plus Ofsted's updates to the inspection framework, and a reminder of the Key Stage 4 checking exercise in today's video briefing with Pepe Di’Iasio (and don't forget #ThankATeacherDay tomorrow): https://ow.ly/g6oE50Zcie4

“We welcome plans for national guidance on #mobilephone restrictions in schools... and it would be helpful to have a common set of clear expectations which are shared between schools, parents, and pupils." Plans for statutory mobile phone restrictions in Welsh schools: https://ow.ly/nuiH50ZccMQ

The White Paper SEND reforms are here & the next 6 months matter. What actions can #schools take now & how can we prepare, strengthen provision & create a robust Inclusion Strategy? Great practical advice from Margaret Mulholland – @ascl-uk.bsky.social buff.ly/AArMS60 #inclusion #teaching

*Summer special joining offer * Join ASCL from today until 12 July and get discounted fees until December 2026 plus a £40 Lifestyle gift card. See full T&Cs and details at www.ascl.org.uk/join #education #leadership #SLT #primary #secondary #college #FE #SENDCOs #schoolbusinessleaders #ALNCos