With the recent turmoil in the markets, have pension schemes had their ‘Houston, we’ve had a problem’ moment? In this blog, ASCL’s Jacques Szemalikowski addresses members’ concerns on how this turbulence may have affected the TPS and LGPS.
Based on extensive research, The Church of England and Foundation for Educational Leadership have developed the Leaders Like Us programme to address the lack of representation of minority ethnic leaders in education. In their guest blog, Emily Norman of the Church of England explains more about the programme and how to register.
The Schools Bill is no more, however, the decision still leaves a lot of questions about government policy, says Geoff Barton in his weekly blog.
It’s good to be busy. But there is a point where busy becomes burnt out. Carl Smith, Principal at Casterton College, Rutland, offers his thoughts on how working together could help us all get the best out of being busy.
ASCL Premier Partner Arbor recently surveyed trust leaders and senior leaders in LA-maintained schools to gauge views on academisation. Read about their findings and insights in their guest blog.
After the government's behaviour adviser rebuked a member of the Youth Parliament last week, Geoff Barton suggests perhaps ministers – and their behaviour adviser – should listen to young people like Izzy? After all, it is these young people who are the end-users of our education system.
The ONS recently published their review of sector classification of FE and sixth form colleges in England. What were their conclusions, and where does this leave the sector? ASCL’s Dr Anne Murdoch provides her insights in her latest blog.
Ofqual and the DFE have now published their responses to the consultations for exams 2023. ASCL's assessment specialist Tom Middlehurst outlines what we now know to expect.