"The real test will be whether there are more opportunities for young people in the postcodes where this is most needed, not fewer; and that devil will be in the detail, detail that we don’t yet have.” ASCL comment on devolution of 16-19 #funding: https://ow.ly/vaaR50ZuUV5 #education #post16

#ASCLmembers: catch up on the latest developments affecting the sector with our Policy Snapshots podcasts. Latest editions include the teachers' pay award, Teachers' Pension Scheme, reform, inspection, and the independent sector and MATS. 🖥️ www.ascl.org.uk/PolicySnapshots (member log in req'd)

⭐Summer joining offer ends 31 July⭐ Discounted fees and a £40 Lifestyle gift card for new members who join before 31 July: www.ascl.org.uk/join Any questions about membership? Visit www.ascl.org.uk/FAQs We look forward to welcoming you as an ASCL member. #education #tradeunion #leadership

"If the government is serious about parity between academic, technical and vocational routes, then this must be reflected in school and college performance measures." Our full comment on the Prime Minister's announcement on technical #education: https://ow.ly/HR0e50ZtHoz

We're delighted to be working once again in partnership with #TesSENDShow for the #SENDLeadership Summit 'Reform into Reality: Leading Inclusion with Confidence'. Register at https://ow.ly/E9Rw50ZrkoR #ASCLmembers: visit www.ascl.org.uk/sendsummit to access your exclusive discount code.

“Schools and colleges know only too well how factors such as poverty, poor housing, & deteriorating mental health are damaging the wellbeing of children & young people and affecting their educational outcomes... Comment on Centre for Young Lives state of nation report: https://ow.ly/bRwB50Zt2P2

Would you like to engage with over 1,000 school, college & trust leaders from across the UK? #ASCL027 is a great opportunity to put your brand on the map & we have a number of sponsorship opportunities available. Visit www.ascl.org.uk/exhibition to find out more or contact exhibitions@ascl.org.uk

“We would like to see all schools being able to access attendance officers skilled in working with families to remove barriers and get children back to school.” Our full response to National Foundation for Educational Research report on pupil wellbeing and school absence: https://ow.ly/817a50Zro3I

"We welcome Lucy Powell MP to the role of #Education Secretary. She will face a major challenge in better matching the many expectations on schools and colleges with the resources necessary to deliver those expectations..." Our full comment: https://ow.ly/ahx250ZqqLp

"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." A reminder that the ASCL Hotline for #ASCLmembers is available throughout the summer for impartial and confidential support and guidance www.ascl.org.uk/hotline

#ASCLmembers: the last #Primary Focus newsletter by Tiff Harris of this academic year is out now, and includes a full summary and update on KS2 #Sats results and the September checking exercise. To subscribe, log into www.ascl.org.uk/MyASCL and select via 'Preferences'.

Many colleagues are now on their summer break - or almost there. Thank you for everything you've done and continue to do for children and young people in our schools and colleges and communities. We wish you a restful summer break.

As school leaders grapple with the Government’s new statutory #workexperience guidance, Nick Chambers, CEO of Education and Employers, considers priorities in his guest #blog: 'Work Experience: Are the DfE's new targets achievable?' https://ow.ly/wPbQ50ZogTi #education

"Congratulations to children and teachers on this year’s Sats in the difficult circumstances of results having been delayed. We called for an inquiry over this delay and we are pleased this has now been confirmed." Full comment on #Sats results: https://ow.ly/V9so50Zoh30 #primary #education

The last #Education Matters of this academic year is out now, and includes updates on the PE premium, contextual admissions guidance, and 2026 #KCSIE. 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

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ASCL Cymru and NAHT Cymru have jointly declared a collective trade dispute with the Welsh Government amid anger over pay for leaders and teachers and funding for pupils with additional learning needs (ALN). See the full joint statement here: https://ow.ly/kel850ZnN8q

Head of Industrial Relations: we're seeking an experienced industrial relations, trade union or HR professional with a proven track record of leading successful negotiations at a senior level. Find out more: www.ascl.org.uk/vacancies Closing date: 5 Aug #education #tradeunion #jobs #vacancies

Whilst the reduction in employer contributions to teachers’ pensions is welcome, we also recognise it may create unexpected complexities for leaders in independent schools. Neil and Mel reflect on the issues which school leaders and governors may need to consider: https://ow.ly/ikwF50ZnnBY

As more schools abandon performance-related pay, ASCL specialist Chris Ingate discovers one Cornwall trust showing how #appraisal built on trust, #wellbeing and professional growth can strengthen recruitment, retention and school improvement: https://ow.ly/Kr2850ZkuJn (member log in required)

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

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 #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 (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.

“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 #primary #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

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 exhibitions@ascl.org.uk https://ow.ly/utj650Zi7ob