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 2024/25
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 13 January 2025
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Guest speaker: Mary Myatt
Mary will be exploring the theme 'who is influencing the key thinking in education?' and will delve into areas such as the role of Twitter/X in shaping narratives around best practice, the role of AI in teaching, how the new government are gaining the perspective of teachers in the classroom, and sharing her personal experiences in having an influential voice in a mainly male sphere. |
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Monday 3 March 2025
6 - 7pm |
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Guest speaker: Jodie Hassan, Executive Headteacher and champion of women leaders
Jodie will join the session to share her unique viewpoint on creating strong teams, as well as some of the lessons she's learned as a leader. Jodie currently works across two schools in London, with a vibrant energy not to be missed!
This meeting will also be an opportunity to discuss obstacles, barriers and solutions to leadership, and a look ahead to Annual Conference and the Conference's guests and EDI Networks' reception (at 5.05pm, Friday 14 March). |
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Monday 19 May 2025
6 - 7pm |
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Guest speaker: Keziah Featherstone, Co-founder and trustee of #WomenEd
Keziah has a wealth of experience as a senior leader alongside her work with #WomenEd and the Headteacher’s Roundtable. We are looking forward to a session with insights into the changing landscape of education as well as her views on Punk Leadership.
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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