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.

As Geoff Barton bids farewell, he reflects on his seven years as General Secretary, thanking members for their support for what he says has been the greatest job in education – serving you.

ASCL General Secretary Designate Pepe Di’Iasio is immensely proud to represent members across the UK and in all sectors of education. Here he sets out his plans for the future of the association.

William Richardson explains how lockdown created a golden opportunity to recover, catalogue and permanently preserve ASCL’s 150-year history.

Assistant Headteacher Rich Atterton shines a spotlight on ASCL’s remarkable 150-year history and says the story of the association is really the story of you, its members.

Proud ASCL member and Senior Deputy Headteacher Helen Wakefield takes readers through her own changing relationship with trade unions.