Experienced #data leader or stepping into greater responsibility for accountability? The ASCL Data Leader and Accountability Conferences provide you with everything you need to navigate the months ahead: 📆24 September www.ascl.org.uk/data-london 📆29 September www.ascl.org.uk/data-leeds

The Government has renewed its focus on ending homelessness in the UK. For children & young people already exposed to housing instability, how can school & college leaders help to tackle this issue? Greg Hurst from Centre for Homelessness Impact provides helpful advice: https://ow.ly/vLmB50ZCiw6

#ASCLmembers: our special bulletins on today's level 2 results for members in the UK and with separate bulletins for members in #Wales and #NorthernIreland, are on their way to you now. Subscribe to our regular newsletters, visit www.ascl.org.uk/MyASCL and select via 'Preferences'. #exams2026

“I want to congratulate all students receiving results today. These outcomes reflect a commitment to their studies over the last 2 years, and dedication of their teachers and school leaders who have worked tirelessly to get them to this point." ASCL #NorthernIreland: https://ow.ly/F59P50ZBPem

"Today is about celebrating young people and everything they have achieved. These results reflect years of hard work and perseverance, and every learner should be proud of what they have accomplished." Full ASCL #Cymru comment on level 2 results in #Wales: https://ow.ly/925e50ZBLx1 #education

“Congratulations to students and their teachers on today’s level 2 results. These are very demanding qualifications and many young people will be celebrating fantastic achievements." Our full comment on today's level 2 results: https://ow.ly/XP8q50ZBIvx #education #exams2026

From us all at ASCL, we send our best wishes and congratulations to students and their families, teachers, leaders and support staff throughout the UK on level 2 results day. #education #exams2026 #examresults #VTQ #GCSEs #Wales #NorthernIreland

Delighted to launch our new series of podcasts, providing deep dives into topical education issues. For 'Post-16 outcomes, progression and parity of esteem' co-hosts ASCL Gen Sec Pepe Di’Iasio and education expert Laura McInerney are joined by Tom Middlehurst 🖥️www.ascl.org.uk/EducationActually

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Senior leaders around the country across all phases and covering a wide variety of topics in conversation with ASCL. Listen to our range of podcasts here.

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#ASCLmembers: we've issued a special email bulletin today ahead of this week's level 2 results, together with a round-up of developments in the sector over the past week. Subscribe to our regular newsletters: log into www.ascl.org.uk/MyASCL & select via 'Preferences'. #education #examresults2026

Make a real difference to the lives and careers of #education leaders across the UK A reminder we're looking to appoint a new member of our #legal team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. Closing date 1 September - find out more at www.ascl.org.uk/vacancies

Yesterday was a day to celebrate not only A level results but the many thousands of young people who took a range of qualifications in technical and vocational subjects. Promoting genuine parity between these #education routes is one of our key asks for education: www.ascl.org.uk/AsksForEducation

Join us next month for our two conferences providing practical approaches to utilising data to support students, alongside updates on inspections and the RISE programme. 📆24 September, London www.ascl.org.uk/data-london 📆29 September, Leeds www.ascl.org.uk/data-leeds #education #ASCLData

"Today marks a long-awaited and nerve-racking day for level 3 qualification candidates across #Wales, with more than 30,000 students receiving their results. I would like to offer my warmest congratulations to every student on their achievements. ASCL Cymru full comment: https://ow.ly/MG0f50ZzjF3

“Congratulations to students and their teachers on this year’s level 3 results...We wish all students every success for the future whatever pathway they choose.” Our full comment on today's level 3 results: https://ow.ly/jW3S50Zzj1o #education #examresults2026 #post16

We wish all those receiving their level 3 results throughout the UK today the best of luck - and Pob Iwc to those in Wales - and send our best wishes to students and their families, teachers, leaders and support staff. #examresults2026 #post16resultsday #examresultsday

Join the ASCL team and use your #legal expertise to make a real difference to the lives and careers of #education leaders across the UK We're looking to appoint a new member of our legal team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. Find out more at www.ascl.org.uk/vacancies

#ASCLmembers: we've issued a special email bulletin today ahead of this week's post-16 results, together with a round-up of developments in the sector since the end of term. Subscribe to our regular newsletters by logging into www.ascl.org.uk/MyASCL and selecting via 'Preferences'. #education

"The support I received was outstanding throughout a very challenging period. My representative was clear, honest and professional at every stage, while also providing reassurance and encouragement when it was needed most." We're here to support you. Join ASCL today www.ascl.org.uk/join #education

* New look to ASCL PD Consultancy Services* If you're looking for bespoke support with delivery of your strategic priorities, or #professionaldevelopment and learning designed around you and your team, then please visit our website at www.ascl.org.uk/consultancy We'd love to hear from you!

ASCL Post-16 and Skills Specialist Claire Green spoke earlier this morning on BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour on the forgotten third, GCSE resits, and functional skills qualifications. Listen to her interview here: https://ow.ly/TbMv50Zx1IP #education #forgottenthird #GCSEresits

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Claire Green, ASCL Post-16 and Skills Specialist, speaks to BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour regarding Functional Skills qualifications. www.ascl.org.uk

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In his ongoing look at ways school and college leaders have improved staff #wellbeing, ASCL Pay and Conditions Specialist Chris Ingate focuses on strategies leaders could adopt for the benefit of the whole #workforce. Work-Life Balance: The freedom and constraint paradox: https://ow.ly/KLTl50Zw4g2

*Begins September 2026* Designed for trust leaders by people who understand the realities of executive leadership: governance, growth, workforce challenges, financial stewardship, public accountability & system influence. Join our programme for current & aspiring trust CEOs: www.ascl.org.uk/execprog

#ASCLmembers: a reminder that the summer edition of Leader is online for you to read, with features including developing the art of calm leadership, and essential advice on handling complaints, parents and SARs. Visit www.ascl.org.uk/leader (some articles require member login) #education

#ASCLmembers: have you or will you be retiring from your role this year? Stay connected to education and our great ASCL community as an Associate member. As an Associate, you can continue to receive ASCL publications such as Leader, and access to website resources. ℹ️ www.ascl.org.uk/associates

Developed in response to the DfE's Education Estates Strategy and designed to close the gap between accountability on paper and genuine confidence in practice, join estates specialist Tracey Field FCIOB in September for our CPD-accredited programme. Full details at www.ascl.org.uk/educationestates

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on technical #education, in her latest #blog, Kathryn Morgan reflects on the importance of joining up reform and involving school and college leaders while the detail is still taking shape. Reform with, not to, the profession: https://ow.ly/GU2T50ZuyHt

"The real test will be whether there are more opportunities for young people in the postcodes where this is most needed, not fewer; and that devil will be in the detail, detail that we don’t yet have.” ASCL comment on devolution of 16-19 #funding: https://ow.ly/vaaR50ZuUV5 #education #post16

#ASCLmembers: catch up on the latest developments affecting the sector with our Policy Snapshots podcasts. Latest editions include the teachers' pay award, Teachers' Pension Scheme, reform, inspection, and the independent sector and MATS. 🖥️ www.ascl.org.uk/PolicySnapshots (member log in req'd)

'We’re very concerned that personal data, including that of school leaders, has been leaked in this way' www.tes.com/magazine/new... @ascl-uk.bsky.social @naht.org.uk @tesmagazine.bsky.social @cerysturner.bsky.social @ktorm-social1.bsky.social

School leaders affected by another DfE data leak

Department for Education insists it took ‘swift action’ after a major incident involving sensitive data, with school leaders among those affected

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⭐Summer joining offer ends 31 July⭐ Discounted fees and a £40 Lifestyle gift card for new members who join before 31 July: www.ascl.org.uk/join Any questions about membership? Visit www.ascl.org.uk/FAQs We look forward to welcoming you as an ASCL member. #education #tradeunion #leadership