Great to be back with education leaders and former @ASCL_UK colleagues for today’s brilliant oracy & literacy conference. A terrific crowd. Photo credit: @DenhamKite!

Strategies to tackle persistent absence, reduce exclusions and manage behaviour all feature at this year's #ASCLPastoral Conference. In this short video, @MargaretMulhol2 shares more about our extensive programme. ℹ️ ascl.org.uk/pastoral Thanks to event sponsor @humanutopia

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Join us in Manchester next month when we'll be inviting leaders to examine how strong #pastoral leadership underpins a thriving, connected and successful school community. Full details at ascl.org.uk/pastoral Many thanks to event sponsor @humanutopia #ASCLPastoral #SEND

Sharon explains the power of ASCL’s PLCs. Free for members. There’s a PLC for everyone.

Get your #CPD for next term all wrapped up before Christmas with our superb conferences: ➡️ ASCL #Literacy and #Oracy Conference ➡️ ASCL Conference for #Pastoral Leaders ➡️ ASCL #Data Leader and Accountability Conference See our full programme at ascl.org.uk/events

If you go to one conference this year…..this is the one!

#ASCLmembers: the next #Primary Network meeting is on 1 December at ASCL HQ. The session will focus on inclusion with a policy update from @tiffnieharris, a talk and Q&A with SEND specialist @JGreer_abc and an update by Amy Husband @Academy21AP ℹ️ ascl.org.uk/Primary01Dec

Is the introduction of V levels a genuine reform, or just a cosmetic change from qualifications which already exist? ASCL Post-16 and Skills Specialist @CJGreenPost16 examines the detail in her latest #blog 'Why V levels are not just #BTECs in disguise': ow.ly/Hufe50XpmBg

Great to start the day in Birmingham with the inspirational ⁦@JoRowley9⁩ with ⁦@ASCL_UK⁩ leaders from across the Midlands

Ahead of the #AutumnBudget next month, Julia Harnden provides a clear analysis of the #education landscape, the key risks facing the sector, and the transformative potential of a #funding settlement which truly reflects the value of education. ➡️ ascl.org.uk/FundingLeader

#ASCLmembers: a reminder our next Ethnic Diversity Network meeting is tomorrow, 22 October, at 6pm where we're delighted to be joined by guest speaker Katherine Aston, Research Manager, @TheNFER Find out more at ascl.org.uk/EDNetwork

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We have produced some videos of super Rotherham colleagues talking about their approaches to addressing educational disadvantage. They can be found here. I hope you find them helpful. Thank you to everyone that contributed: forgecpd.com/addressing-educ…

*WORKSHOP PROPOSALS NOW INVITED* Would you like to lead a workshop at #ASCL2026 in Liverpool next year? We're now inviting proposals - download the proposal form at ascl.org.uk/ac/workshoppropo… Applications close Monday 27 October.

Many thanks to our panel at #CPC25 on ‘Can technology solve the challenges facing education’ for a thoughtful and insightful discussion. @DrBenSpencer @SchwitzerEd @pepediiasio @natalieperera, & Shane Ierston. With @EduPolicyInst

Primary colleagues This is going to be a fabulous event-so many great speakers as well as opportunities to connect and collaborate. The British Library London ascl.org.uk/professional-dev…

I really recommend watching this. I found it very useful!

“If the government is serious about growing skills and strengthening the economy, it must carefully consider the recommendations in this report and make investing in the FE sector an immediate priority.” Full comment on @CommonsEd report on FE and skills: ow.ly/L6qc50X0clG

We are recruiting His Majesty’s Inspectors. 🚨 Have a look at the job description and person specification below. If you think you’re a good fit but have questions about the role, schedule or life at Ofsted, do feel free to post a question or DM me. It’s a role I’ve been proud to hold for nearly a decade. It’s helped me to sharpen my understanding of quality and statute, broaden my knowledge of the wider sector and challenge my own thinking. Most of all though, I’ve met the most incredible children, and the adults that have made such difference to their lives. Do take a look: civilservicejobs.service.gov…