The financial landscape in education is not just complex; it is constantly moving, writes @ascl-uk.bsky.social's Julia Harnden, as she looks ahead to what 2026 might bring for schools

🎧 Well worth a listen to the latest business brunch podcast on pensions @melmoff.bsky.social #pensionspensionspensions

#ASCLmembers: December's Business Matters by Emma Harrison includes details of the Business Leader Online Forum meetings coming up in early 2026, the support staff pay claim for 2026-27, and changes to the STPCD Subscribe to this and all our newsletters at www.ascl.org.uk/MyASCL#ASCLmembersvia 'Preferences'.

Delighted to announce we've 5 new speakers added to our #ASCL2026 programme: Katriona O'Sullivan, Sal Naseem Evelyn Forde MBE Bridget Phillipson MP (invited)& HMCI Sir Martyn Oliver (invited). Join us in Liverpool for this unforgettable event: www.ascl.org.uk/annualconference#ASCL2026

A great article from my colleague @mmulholland.bsky.social

Great to be on home turf in Durham today! #ASCLAutumnConfs @ascl-uk.bsky.social

At today's #ASCLAutumnConfs in Durham, @pepediiasio.bsky.social reflects on the range of challenges currently facing schools and colleges, and ASCL SEND and Inclusion Specialist @mmulholland.bsky.social outlines what to expect from the #SEND white paper.

It was fantastic to have my colleague @tiffharris.bsky.social on the podcast with Rob Gould from Barker discussing the latest school based nursery application phase. Do take a listen. @ascl-uk.bsky.social

Calling @ascl-uk.bsky.social Business Leaders. Our first online forum of the year is on 2 Oct. @melmoff.bsky.social Pensions Specialist will be joining us to talk all things pensions and we will be seeking your views on the #estatestandards and #schoolfoodreview. Free as part of your membership.

We launched our UK Survey report from the #esrc Sustainable School Leadership research project today. Big important findings on leaders' work (& workloads), well-being, career journeys & plans, professional learning, views on school contexts/ cultures & more! www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/gro...

#ASCLmembers - September's Business Matters by @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social includes details of our Business Leader Online Forums, the latest Business Brunch podcast, and responses to the support staff pay and SSSNB consultations. Subscribe at www.ascl.org.uk/MyASCL and 'Preferences'.

“More needs to be done to clearly distinguish where the core responsibilities of #education staff start and end." Today, we launch our new paper, A Roadmap to a Sustainable Education System. ➡️Press release: ow.ly/Nv6O50WP8HZ ➡️Download report www.ascl.org.uk/RoadmapSustainableEducation #policy

In June we released training materials, developed with Chiltern Learning Trust and DfE, to help teachers explore the opportunities and challenges of AI in education. Access free AI training and optional certification here:https://chartered.pulse.ly/lurpjievqm #AIinEducation

I wanted to share an @ascl-uk.bsky.social business brunch podcast from last year. We were joined by Helen Blythe from the Benedict Blythe Foundation. It feels timely to do so as the School Allergy Safety Bill recently had it first reading in the House of Commons. www.ascl.org.uk/News/Podcast...

#ASCLmembers - our final newsletter of this academic year includes our response to the SSSNB consultation, and RSHE guidance. We'll be back with special bulletins for results weeks, and our regular briefings will resume on 2 September. We wish you all a well-deserved break and enjoyable summer.

Calling all @ascl-uk.bsky.social Business Leaders. Please do sign up for the next Business Leader Online Forum on 9 July. We are keen to hear your thoughts on questions posed by the DfE relating to their vision and strategic aims for School Business Professionals #businessleadership

"This would be an unprecedented step for ASCL and @naht.org.uk and underlines the strength of feeling about the proposed reforms. We very much hope this is not an action we have to take.” Our joint letter today on encouraging withdrawal of #Ofsted inspectors: ow.ly/qbIV50WfqYr

We are also running a survey for our Business Leader members on your pay and conditions so that we can advocate on your behalf. Please complete it by 27 June! @louisehatswell.bsky.social

📣Calling all @ascl-uk.bsky.social Business Leaders. Following publication of the School Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSSNB) consultation paper, we have set up two Business Leader Online Forums to hear your views on the proposals. ASCL does not believe the SSSNB will serve business leaders well.

📣Calling all @ascl-uk.bsky.social Business Leaders. Following publication of the School Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSSNB) consultation paper, we have set up two Business Leader Online Forums to hear your views on the proposals. ASCL does not believe the SSSNB will serve business leaders well.

One week to go until @ascl-uk.bsky.social Conference for New Heads. A packed agenda to prepare you for your new role. I will be hosting a roundtable on business leadership. See you there! #NewHeads

All ready for @ascl-uk.bsky.social Council for the next two days. Lots to talk about including the SSSNB consultation that came out yesterday. We will be engaging with members imminently for your views on this #businessleadership

We're proud to support #NationalSBLDay and shine a spotlight on the dedication, resilience and impact of business leaders and their vital role in #education. Congratulations also to those shortlisted for the National SBL of the Year award.

An absolutely inspirational day yesterday, on World Environment Day 🌍 at the @ascl-uk.bsky.social sustainability conference 💚 Many thanks to all of the keynotes, workshop leaders and panellists. Some top insights and information for delegates! When great people come together, great things happen 💚

The DfE wants #schools to have a sustainability lead & #ClimateAction Plan. @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social from @ascl-uk.bsky.social discusses what an effective strategy includes, signposts to useful resources/support & offers 10 actions to get your school started: buff.ly/zOGh1D0 #edusky

“The wider problem is that there is a massive £13.8 billion maintenance backlog across the school estate and we are still nowhere near the level of investment needed to address this." Our full response to announcement of £470 million for school repairs and maintenance: ow.ly/soMZ50W0NCs

🚨🚨it is 1 week to go to the @ascl-uk.bsky.social sustainability conference! Delegates are in for a treat with an absolutely brilliant lineup of speakers sharing their journey and inspiring and supporting you on yours. A few tickets remain, get yours now! 💚

Haway the lads, let’s go! #SAFC #TilTheEnd #Quinn’sbar ❤️🤍

So surprised, happy & immensely grateful to see this today 🥰 It's such an honour to be recognised amongst such a talented group of change makers 🙌🏾 Thank you to @endsreport.com for this recognition & thank you to my @jncc.bsky.social colleagues for inspiring me every day 🙏🏽 #TogetherForNature 💚

Happy International HR Day!#HR #People #CIPD @ascl-uk.bsky.social thank you to everyone in our HR community ❤️

Great to be here, do come along and say hello!

Bit of a sore throat this morning! ❤️🤍 #TilTheEnd

Today is #WorldOvarianCancerDay and today I am joining @targetovarian.bsky.social to help raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of #ovariancancer. Remember to pay attention to your body, recognise the signs and if something doesn’t seem right, contact your GP.

🚨 Call to action! 🚨 I’m currently writing my PhD thesis talking about the impact that my published work has had upon education. If you have read, discussed or used my published work and feel that it has impacted your thinking or actions, please complete my form: forms.gle/fJzNkQXv6CGh...

In the latest Business Brunch #podcast @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social and @julia-harnden.bsky.social speak with Nigel Brunning and Gareth Edmunds about their approach to treasury management, with some interesting research and helpful strategies. 🎧 tinyurl.com/mr4aty4e #education

Two months to go until the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Business Leader Roadshows take place! Book now!

The School and Trust Annual Governance Survey 2025 is now open! Have your say on the state of governance in England. Your views matter. ✅ Just 15 minutes to complete ✅ Save progress & return later ✅ Open to all governors & trustees Have your say 👉https://smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ngasocials/

📢 8 weeks until the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Sustainability Conference. We have a fantastic line up of speakers, which includes serving practitioners who will be sharing their own sustainability journey.

Some details about the ASCL Business Leader Roadshows, take a listen 🎧 some spoilers from our keynote @pamburrows.bsky.social. @louisehatswell.bsky.social @julia-harnden.bsky.social Book now!

@ascl-uk.bsky.social members - a special business leader online forum for next week. Please come along and share your views on the digital divide consultation. Book now!💻

*MARCH OFFER CLOSING SOON* As an ASCL member you'll have access to: ➡️ our exclusive hotline, available 7 days a week ➡️ legal cover and representation should you find your employment under threat ➡️ regular updates and briefings We’re here to support you join ASCL today www.ascl.org.uk/join

My pleasure to present the Education Business Leadership Award (secondary) sponsored by @ascl-uk.bsky.social. Congratulations to all those shortlisted. #EBLive

Update: @ascl-uk.bsky.social 'still in the process' of gathering feedback on NIC funding, but 'early indications suggest shortfalls ranging from around 10% to 35%' 'This represents large sums of money that schools must now account for and only adds to the financial pressure' they're under

And as if schools weren't facing enough financial pressures - @ascl-uk.bsky.social has heard from some members DfE funding for increased employer national insurance contributions may fall short for them by around 10-35% www.tes.com/magazine/new...

A lovely morning in London. Great to be at the first Education Business Live representing @ascl-uk.bsky.social. Come and say hello to Richard and I! #Business #Education

So pleased to be part of the presenting team for these important events . I will definitely be taking the opportunity to unpack the impact of the spring spending review #hotoffthepress

📣 is it three months today until the first @ascl-uk.bsky.social & Education Mutual Business Leader roadshow takes place! Most of the presenters were at our conference on Friday where we did some in person planning! 📝 🧵

An inspiring session from @sineadmc.bsky.social talking about “ruthless prioritisation” and asks us to consider “what we can slow down, what we can skip and what can we stop” @ascl-uk.bsky.social #ASCL2025

My pleasure to host the sustainability and climate change session at @ascl-uk.bsky.social conference today. Thanks to Paul Edmond and Jess Tipton for delivering it. Find out more at our ASCL Sustainability conference on 5 June in Manchester 💚 #ASCL2025