A laser focus on disadvantaged children and young people now runs through government education policy, curriculum reform and the inspection framework. The challenge for schools is to improve outcomes while ensuring pupils are supported to thrive socially and emotionally. Under...
/Leader/Issues/2026-Summer-term/Disadvantaged-pupils-Decoding-the-data 08/06/2026 11:46:47
A device-free culture At Regent High School, our approach is simple: we are a ‘no phone zone’. Pupils know this, staff apply it consistently, and families understand the rationale behind it. Our policy applies to all electronic devices, not just mobile phones. Devices ...
/Leader/Issues/2026-Summer-term/No-phone-zone 08/06/2026 12:14:42
By Kathryn Morgan , ASCL Leadership and Workforce Specialist As another academic year draws to a close, attention is increasingly turning towards one of the most significant developments in the future accountability landscape: the introduction of trust inspection. Befor...
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Current vacancies HEAD OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS  Starting salary £68,602 per annum + excellent benefits.  Home-based with travel to meetings/training across the country as required.  Full-time, permanent.  Lead negotiations. Influence change. Protect and strengt...
/About-us/Work-for-ASCL 25/06/2019 12:40:55
ASCL General Secretary Pepe Di'Iasio's keynote to ASCL Annual Conference 2026 on Saturday 14 March 2026. 
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Following a consultation last autumn, Ofsted published a new complaints process in April 2024, which reflected many of the recommendations we made during the consultation. We cautiously welcomed it. To be clear, this is the process of complaining about an inspection, not paren...
/Leader/Issues/2024-Summer-term/Ofsted-inspection-complaints 31/05/2024 16:33:34
There are countless reasons why educational leaders across the UK choose to join ASCL as their trade union. Yet, one sentiment rises to the top: it’s the unparalleled quality of individual support that ASCL offers to its members. At the core of our mission is a commitment to s...
/Leader/Issues/2024-Autumn-term/Essential-Support-for-You 08/10/2024 16:25:59
The education sector faces unique challenges that heavily impact the wellbeing of school and college staff. ASCL partner, Education Mutual , has been at the forefront of tackling these issues, with initiatives like the School Business Leader (SBL) Wellbeing Index and comprehe...
/Leader/Issues/2025-Spring-term/Effective-wellbeing-practices 04/03/2025 15:29:45
This blog is a reflection of the coaching conversation between Steve Playford, ASCL leadership consultant, and Sarah Holman, Headteacher at Eggar’s School , during her first year of headship. The blog reflects on the key questions Steve asked Sarah during the coaching session...
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By Manny Botwe Headteacher of Tytherington School, and ASCL President  Recently, we agreed to take part in a trial pilot visit from Ofsted of the inspectorate’s controversial new framework.  It was a rare opportunity to welcome six experienced senior HMIs into our sc...
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