The ASCL Benevolent Fund: Protection and care for all ASCL members

By Lesley Cooper, former Chair, ASCL Benevolent Fund When I retired from headship in 2006, I had only vague ideas of what I might do next. So, when the opportunity to work for SHA - about to become ASCL- arose, I embarked on a second career as a Union Officer. Nine years ...

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Solar PV in Schools: How do schools do it?

By Robert Gould FRICS, Partner, Barker The UK education sector is recognising the increasing importance of decarbonisation, with schools and colleges at the forefront of this movement. Solar PV (short for solar photovoltaic) systems are becoming one of the most accessible...

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June to August 2025

21 August 2025 Welsh translation Special bulletin: Level 2 results 14 August 2025 Welsh translation Special bulletin: Post-16 results 18 July 2025 Welsh translation (including Hotline over the summer break, the next newsletters,  outcomes on data and inform...

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Shaping the Future of Education: ASCL’s policy work in action

As the education landscape continues to shift, ASCL remains at the forefront, championing the voice of school and college leaders, influencing policy, and driving change that matters. From pay settlements to inspection reform, our policy team is working tirelessly to ensure th...

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Could your students represent Great Britain in the Olympic Esports Games?

by the British Esports Federation What started out in bedrooms and halls full of computers has gone on to become a billion-dollar industry. Esports (or electronic sports) is the act of playing video games competitively to spectators, either online or in-person. For ...

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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Social Media

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Staff Morale: Monitoring it, maintaining it, improving it

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Cultivating Resilience: Nurturing school business leader wellbeing in trusts

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Behaviour Leadership: Managing students, mobilising colleagues

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Conducting an Effective Disciplinary Investigation

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