The ASCL Women Leaders' Network is a place for women leaders to meet, reflect and discuss key current issues. All we ask of members is to bring their voices and thoughts to the forums.
Since the
EDI networks were established, they have fed into policymaking discussions and helped to shape the focus of the ASCL agenda. In addition, the EDI Networks host an annual reception at the
ASCL Annual Conference to allow members to meet face to face and continue conversations.
We host regular meetings and explore a range of topics with experts in their field. Come along and find out more about the work we do, bring along the key topics you’d like to see the network discuss, and examples of best practice you’d be willing to showcase.
Meeting programme 2025/26
Sessions are held between 6 and 7pm via Teams and calendar invites are sent out in advance to all members.
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Monday, 22 September 2025,
6 - 7pm |
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Guest speaker: Rachel MacFarlane |
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Monday 12 January 2026,
6 - 7pm |
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Guest speaker: Professor Becky Francis CBE, Chair of the Independent Curriculum and Assessment Review |
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April 2026 (exact date tbc)
6 - 7pm |
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Guest speaker: Paula Lee
Paula will be joining us to discuss equal pay.
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Becky Arnold
Chair, ASCL Women Leaders’ Network.
ASCL Council: East of England Representative and on ASCL Ethics, Inclusion and Equalities Committee.
Laura Evans
Deputy Chair, ASCL Women Leaders’ Network
Assistant Headteacher, Woodbridge High School.
In addition, ASCL SEND and Inclusion Specialist Margaret Mulholland and ASCL Council member Nic Crossley will provide support.
If you would like to join the network, please complete the online form below, or if you have any further queries, please contact CorporateAdmin@ascl.org.uk