1874-2024: Celebrating 150 years of serving you, our members

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ASCL’s profile in the media has remained high throughout the past 150 years. Here we learn about the issues within the world of education back in 1874.

The latest information from our colleagues across the nation.

Chair of ASCL’s Women Leaders’ Network Becky Arnold reflects on the inspirational and vital role women have played throughout ASCL’s 150-year history.

Carl Smith shares a headmaster’s log from 150 years ago and it may or may not surprise you that many of the challenges of the past remain to this day.

From individual support and advice from our hotline and officers to the advice and guidance provided throughout the pandemic and beyond, here ASCL members share their memories and interactions with us and send their best wishes to the association.

Primary education has a rich and vibrant history, evolving over centuries to become the system we know today. Tiffnie Harris unveils the fascinating tale of how education for the youngest minds has transformed from its humble beginnings.

Emma Harrison takes readers on a 150-year journey of school business leadership.

Sixth form education is still a relatively new concept in the context of the last 150 years of education. Kevin Gilmartin looks back at how our present sixth form sector has evolved.

Headteacher Tanya Douglas says she’s extremely proud to be one of the longest serving members on ASCL Council – the engine room of the association’s policymaking.

ASCL Director of Policy Julie McCulloch on ASCL’s 150 years of engagement with policy.