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As ASCL’s oldest and one of its longest-standing members, 94 year-old past president Geoff Goodall’s encounter with an interviewer set him on a path that would see him at the forefront of education reform, and a career that spanned over five decades. Here, he talks to Dorothy Lepkowska.

Trust CEO John Camp OBE speaks to the belief that many of the answers to the challenges we face reside in the experience, passion and expertise of educators across phases and sectors and that together we can shape the solutions.

Next time someone moans to you about all the holidays teachers get, just suggest they become one too and wait for the deafening silence, says Carl Smith. 

Headteacher Sharan Matharu says ASCL Council enables her to make a difference to education. Here, she shares her passion for Council, volunteering and heading back to the classroom to learn Punjabi. 

Are you finding it difficult to recruit staff? Are there particular roles or subjects you are struggling to recruit for? Here ASCL members share their views.

Dr Anne Murdoch asks why is the government so inflexible about qualifications achieved abroad when the country needs skilled people?

Kevin Gilmartin looks at which results will be published in this year’s 16–18 performance tables and what impact this will have on the accountability of sixth form leaders in schools and colleges.

Emma Harrison reflects on the challenges and wider implications associated with a deteriorating school estate.

Understanding national Key Stage 1 and 2 data patterns is important, says Tiffnie Harris. Here, she urges both primary and secondary leaders to use the data to plan ahead.

ASCL’s views on education news, as reported in the media.

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