"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 April: www.ascl.org.uk/join #education #SLT

The ASCL Conference for Addressing Disadvantage is coming up next month. In this short video, Tiff Harris highlights one of the key sessions which focuses on how to develop your strategy on addressing disadvantage in your setting. ℹ️ www.ascl.org.uk/disadvantage2026 #ASCLImprovingOutcomes

83% of #teachers say #flexibleworking improves work/life balance; 57% are more likely to apply for roles in #schools that offer it. Flexible working is no longer optional. @louisehatswell.bsky.social – @ascl-uk.bsky.social – on how flexible working can be implemented:

The ASCL Hotline provides #ASCLmembers with impartial, confidential support and guidance. We're here to help - check our availability during the #Easter break here: www.ascl.org.uk/hotline#ASCLmembers#Easter#education #leadership #SLT #employment

Many of you will be beginning the #Easter break today, for some it will be next week but whichever it is, we hope you manage to find time to rest and recharge. The ASCL Hotline will still be available for #ASCLmembers during this time - you can check arrangements at www.ascl.org.uk/hotline

#ASCLmembers: our final video briefing of this term is by Tom Middlehurst today, and includes more on the Inclusive Mainstream Fund, reflections on the latest absence data, and information on the pay award for support staff: https://ow.ly/fBnX50YzMf5#ASCLmembers #education #inclusion #SEND #leadership

83% of #teachers say #flexibleworking improves work/life balance; 57% are more likely to apply for roles in #schools that offer it. Flexible working is no longer optional. @louisehatswell.bsky.social – @ascl-uk.bsky.social – on how flexible working can be implemented: buff.ly/PGM1gmM #teaching

#ASCLmembers in #Wales: a bumper video briefing and newsletter today with items including the design and reporting arrangements for the new 14-16 indicators, new regulations on the financial framework for maintained schools, and delivery of the new Made-for-Wales GCSEs, https://ow.ly/XoiV50YzEC7

#ASCLmembers in #NorthernIreland: today's video briefing highlights the ASCL NI Spring Conference on 27 May with bookings now live (visit https://ow.ly/R30Y50YzeVP ). Save the date too for this year's ASCL NI Annual Conference on 27 November: https://ow.ly/tKWU50YzeVN

A new fund aimed at making mainstream education more inclusive for pupils with SEND will average out at £14K for primaries - less than the salary for a TA. Secondaries average £48K - "clearly not adequate to deliver the scale of change that is envisaged," @ascl-uk.bsky.social says this morning.

“Teacher pay awards of the level required to meet workforce challenges can only be delivered if schools and colleges have the money to afford them and too often that is not the case." National Foundation for Educational Research report on fall in real terms teacher pay: https://ow.ly/lMFz50YyM2A

“We support the ambition of the government in its SEND reforms...However, the amount of funding being allocated through the inclusive mainstream fund is clearly not adequate to deliver the scale of change that is envisaged. " Funding for #SEND places in mainstream schools: https://ow.ly/BPbb50YyLAl

Read ASCL #Inspection Specialist Andy Jordan's latest feature in Leader magazine on how Ofsted’s updated framework fails to prioritise school leader #wellbeing, adding to workload and stress when the profession can least afford it. ➡️ https://ow.ly/pnXw50YyckJ#Inspection#wellbeingmember log-in required) #Ofsted

In the first of a two-part #blog, ASCL Independent Sector Specialist Neil considers the main drivers of change - and the opportunities - which are likely to impact mainstream independent schools and colleges. Read Neil's blog here: https://ow.ly/aSbF50Yy9bN#blog #education #policy

Today's video briefing with Julia Harnden includes a link to our policy snapshot on sustainable school leadership, an update by Mel on the Teachers' #Pension Scheme, and The Sutton Trust research into the interplay of #SEND and disadvantage in school admissions: https://ow.ly/kWxb50YyaIe

#ASCLmembers: look out for the latest Post-16 News by Claire Green#ASCLmemberswhich is out now. This edition includes the latest on the government's decision to pause the defunding of AGQs, updates on 16-19 funding and FE teacher pay, and provisional T level results. #education #post16 #FE #colleges

#ASCLmembers: ASCL LGBTQIA+ Leaders' Community will be meeting on 26 March at 4pm. This session is 'Leading with Pride: Building belonging together', a joint, online session of shared learning and connection with colleagues in NAHT. Join our community at www.ascl.org.uk/LGBTQIALeadersCommunity#ASCLmembers

As policy chaos mounts, Pepe Di’Iasio argues education’s future depends on collaboration, government support, and leaders reclaiming the narrative - reflecting last week's #ASCL2026 theme of ‘Forward Together.’ Read Pepe's article in the latest digital Leader magazine: https://ow.ly/U3i450YwKPr

Today's video briefing comes to you from sunny Scotland and School Leaders Scotland #Council. Pepe Di’Iasio shares the latest updates in #education, and is joined by ASCL President @drjoro with her reflections on SLS Council so far: https://ow.ly/Rmok50YwRZn#Council#education#SLS #ASCLmembers

#ASCLmembers in #Wales: today's video briefing includes the publication of the Strategic Education Workforce Plan, and the latest on the IWPRB's report on leaders' conditions of service: https://ow.ly/4eRf50YwLti#ASCLmembers#Wales #Cymru #education

Our best wishes to those celebrating Eid al-Fitr from us all at ASCL. #EidMubarak

#ASCLmembers: look out in your inbox for this month's Independent Sector News by Neil#ASCLmemberswhich has been issued today. Items include a look back at #ASCL2026, plus a look ahead to 26 March and our Business Leaders' Online Forum, designed specifically for business leaders working in independent schools.

It's #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek this week and a good time to remind #ASCLmembers of our new Neuroinclusive Leaders' Community. Our next session is on Wednesday 25 March at 4.00pm. If you'd like to find out more and join this group, please visit www.ascl.org.uk/NeuroinclusiveLeaders#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek#ASCLmembers

#ASCLmembers in #NorthernIreland: this week's video briefing includes our upcoming ASCL NI Spring Conference, the date for this year's ASCL NI Annual Conference, DE's consultation on restrictive interventions, & information on access arrangements & reasonable adjustments: https://ow.ly/JEYe50YwmWb

A majority of school leaders face rude, disrespectful or abusive behaviour from a minority of parents, hitting workload & wellbeing. Survey findings from @ascl-uk.bsky.social. President @drjoro.bsky.social calls for a national campaign to promote better parent-school relationships:

“While it's great to see this improving picture on teacher recruitment & retention, it won’t feel like that on the ground in our schools & colleges because teacher shortages have been so dire for so long.” National Foundation for Educational Research on teacher recruitment: https://ow.ly/nPfe50YvnKu

“While today’s statement from Welsh Government is welcome, it’s disappointing that this has been such a long time coming that changes cannot take place until after the Senedd election.” Full ASCL #Cymru response to Strategic Education Workforce Plan for Schools: ow.ly/RQz150YvKZL #Wales

'I’m an optimistic person at heart. I go into school looking forward to it, and without any shadow of a doubt, every day there’s something wonderful that happens' Meet ASCL president Jo Rowley https://schoolsweek.co.uk/profile-jo-rowley-ascl-president-and-deputy-head-walton-high-school/

Bring people together and celebrate what connects us at the tenth Great Get Together on 19 - 21 June 2026. More information and resources at www.greatgettogether.org #GreatGetTogether

A majority of school leaders face rude, disrespectful or abusive behaviour from a minority of parents, hitting workload & wellbeing. Survey findings from @ascl-uk.bsky.social. President @drjoro.bsky.social calls for a national campaign to promote better parent-school relationships: buff.ly/1gejSlX

Applications close 20 March for two opportunities to join the ASCL team: ⭐ Marketing Coordinator: supporting member recruitment, working with data and online platforms. ⭐ Field Officer: homebased with easy access to the North of England and Midlands. Fin out more: www.ascl.org.uk/vacancies

#ASCLmembers: reflections on #ASCL2026, how to get involved with this year's #GreatGetTogether, and information from the UK Health Security Agency on the meningitis outbreak in Kent. Our thoughts are with all those affected by these tragic events: https://ow.ly/h2wH50YvpLw#ASCLmembers

#ASCLmembers in #Wales: today's video briefing includes an invitation to join our new forum for school business leaders in Wales, along with details of the latest webinars from Estyn and WJEC: https://ow.ly/rQAL50YvcJ4#ASCLmembers#Wales#Cymru #education #schoolbusinessleaders

83% of #teachers say #flexibleworking improves work/life balance; 57% are more likely to apply for roles in #schools that offer it. Flexible working is no longer optional. @louisehatswell.bsky.social – @ascl-uk.bsky.social – on how flexible working can be implemented: buff.ly/PGM1gmM #teaching

#ASCLmembers: a reminder that Patrick Crozier, headteacher and passionate advocate for racial equity and justice in education, will be joining us for our upcoming Ethnic Diversity Community meeting on Weds 18 March at 6pm. Find out more at www.ascl.org.uk/EthnicDiversityCommunity#ASCLmembers

“Belonging doesn’t happen by accident.” Evelyn Forde MBE Powerful words at the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Annual Conference. The culture we create for belonging is a deliberate choice. We need to belong and feel valued. #ASCL2026

A brilliant keynote by Frank Cottrell-Boyce at the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Annual Conference. Being read to, enables you being fully alert. Familiarity and rhythm is key - fundamental. Shared pleasure crates trust 1/2

"Change for the better really does take place. Let’s go Forward Together." We leave #ASCL2026 with the positive and uplifting words of ASCL President Jo Rowley#ASCL2026after what has been a fantastic 2 days. Many thanks to everyone involved in what has been a fantastic event. Have a safe journey home.

A brilliant session @ascl-uk.bsky.social on supervision for school leaders! @uofgheadship.bsky.social @seralisen.bsky.social @kingsparksec.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/school...

What a brilliant keynote presentation from Professor Katriona O'Sullivan from Maynooth University at the Association of School and College Leaders #ASCL2026 Conference. @ascl-uk.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/alison...

Delighted to attend @ascl-uk.bsky.social conference #ASCL2026 in Liverpool with team #SLS www.linkedin.com/posts/school...

"Education is the glue that holds communities together. We teach the values that unite our society – tolerance, respect, understanding." ASCL General Secretary Pepe Di’Iasio keynote to ASCL Annual Conference 2026: https://ow.ly/kNnz50YtYza #ASCL2026 #education #wellbeing #leadership

Most school leaders say staff or pupils have suffered racism in their school in the past year, according to @ascl-uk.bsky.social research that also highlights the rise of sexism and misogyny #ASCL2026

Welcome to Day 2 of #ASCL2026. Registration and our biggest-yet exhibition will open at 8.30am so do make sure you spend some time with the exhibitors at their stands. We've more workshops plus keynotes by Pepe Di’Iasio , Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Sal Naseem, Evelyn Forde MBE #ASCL2026nd Susie Dent.

#ASCL2026: ASCL General Secretary Pepe Di’Iasio will today warn of “the insidious return of prejudice and division in our country” which has left families living in fear of racial harassment or attack in their local communities: https://ow.ly/LsIw50YtYfC#ASCL2026 #education #leadership

Our video briefing today comes from Liverpool in the midst of #ASCL2026. @pepediiasio.bsky.social is joined by @drjoro.bsky.social @gurpallb.bsky.social and @mannybotwe.bsky.social who share their highlights of Annual Conference so far: vimeo.com/1173314461?f... #leadership #education

Great to see our co-founder Nathan Atkinson speaking at the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Conference today, sharing the story behind Rethink Food & the growing impact of the National School Pantry Network. He'll also be speaking at the Addressing Disadvantage in Education Conference on 28/4 lnkd.in/e-KC3mxz

👋 We're delighted to be exhibiting at ASCL's Annual Conference today and tomorrow! Visit us at Stand 29 to discover our wide range of governance resources, expert support and e-learning. #ASCL2026 | @ascl-uk.bsky.social

Delegates are now enjoying lunch after a packed programme on Day 1 of #ASCL2026. Good to hear the views of policymakers with keynotes by Sir Martyn Oliver Ofsted and Bridget Phillipson MP , passion and purpose from ASCL President Jo Rowley#ASCL2026 and the power of daring to dream with Colin Jackson CBE.

Uncertainty about the affordability of future pay rises will cast 'a cloud' as school leaders gather for the ASCL annual conference, its general secretary Pepe Di’Iasio has said https://schoolsweek.co.uk/ascl-conference-pay-and-funding-uncertainty-loom-as-heads-meet-in-liverpool/