I am delighted and exciting to announce that @ascl-uk.bsky.social Primary and Early Years Conference is taking place at the amazing British Library on 11 November and you can book places from today! Full programme and fees in the link lnkd.in/ePJacapB

New DfE writing framework published today www.gov.uk/government/p...

The writing framework

The writing framework outlines a common approach to teaching writing based on evidence and existing good practice.

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KS2 national headlines published on gov.uk at 9:30am this morning. RWM combined 62% (61%) Reading 75% (74%) Writing 72% (72%) Maths (73%) GPS 73% (72%)

Best wishes to our primaries ahead of today’s KS2 SATs results. @ascl-uk.bsky.social members, remember that you can contact our member support team if you need any help or advice.

It's been great to meet so many of you at the #FestivalofEducation over the past couple of days - not too late to pay us a visit at stand D19 for a chat and to find out more about the many benefits of ASCL membership. #EducationFest #leadership #education

*EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITY* Our exhibition is a key part of ASCL Annual Conference and your opportunity to engage with over 1,000 school, college and trust leaders from across the UK. Join us at #ASCL2026 on 13 -14 March in Liverpool. Contact us at exhibitions@ascl.org.uk

#ASCLmembers - the last Post-16 News of this academic year is out now and includes the latest on the government's #spendingreview, delay in the rollout of the inspection framework, funding, curriculum and qualifications for the #post16 and skills sector. Subscribe at www.ascl.org.uk/MyASCL

A lovely sunny day so far at the #FestivalofEducation - come and say hello to us at Stand D19 where Tiffnie (behind the camera), Sean and Richard are looking forward to meeting you, sharing lots of goodies, and letting you know about the many benefits of being an ASCL member. #EducationFest

Great to welcome primary leaders to @ascl-uk.bsky.social HQ this morning for our Primary Network meeting. The dates for academic year 2025/6 will be available on our website very soon.

The next in-person @ascl-uk.bsky.social Primary Network meeting (ASCL HQ) is Mon 2 June 9:30am-12:30pm. Lunch is provided. You are welcome to stay and work/plan in the afternoon if you wish. It is all free of charge. Focus is SEND/Inclusion. Book here: ascl.org.uk/PrimaryNetwork…

And that’s a wrap! Thank you to our speakers and delegates - safe journey home. @marcrowland73.bsky.social @fftedudatalab.bsky.social Rob Carpenter Sue Watmough Thomas McMorrin Lisa Wyse @ofstednews.bsky.social Gurpal Badesha Prof Jonathan Sharples @theeef.bsky.social @ascl-uk.bsky.social

Our final speakers @marcrowland73.bsky.social and Lisa Wyse, Wilbury Primary are closing the day by making our delegates work in a practical session providing strategic direction to support individual contexts. @ascl-uk.bsky.social Disadvantage Conference

Thomas McMorrin, Executive Head, City Academy Whitehawk and Director of School Improvement, Aurora Academies Trust on feeling proud, achieving personal excellence, vision and values @ascl-uk.bsky.social Disadvantage Conference

KS4 disadvantage attainment 8 and end of KS4 outcomes from Andrew Hill @fftedudatalab.bsky.social @ascl-uk.bsky.social Disadvantage Conference

The inspirational leadership of @robcarpenter.bsky.social, CEO Inspire Partnership Trust, kicking off our afternoon session with Addressing Disadvantage in Education: An Inspire Story @ascl-uk.bsky.social

Claire Stewart, Deputy Director of Inclusive Education, @ofstednews.bsky.social is now speaking about proposed changes to inspection, @ascl-uk.bsky.social Disadvantage Conference

If you're at #ASCLImprovingOutcomes today, make sure you spend time with our fantastic exhibitors: Cornerstone, Coachbright, EDCLass, @fftedudatalab.bsky.social Flash Academy, Pupil Pathways and the School of Hard Knocks Charity. Our thanks to Pupil Pathways for sponsoring the event breakfast.

Proud and honoured to introduce Professor Jonathan Sharples theeef.bsky.social as our next keynote speaker @ascl-uk.bsky.social Disadvantage Conference

Education Endowment Foundation (@theeef.bsky.social)

Supporting schools, nurseries and colleges to improve teaching and learning for 2-19 year olds through better use of evidence. http://eef.li/news-alerts

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Welcome to all attending today's Conference on Addressing Disadvantage in Education. We'll be hearing from expert speakers and practitioners who will share research and strategies to help leaders across all types of education settings address educational disadvantage. #ASCLImprovingOutcomes

@marcrowland73.bsky.social presenting now at @ascl-uk.bsky.social Conference on Addressing Educational Disadvantage

And we are off! @ascl-uk.bsky.social Conference on Addressing Educational Disadvantage in London today. Thank you to Pupil Pathways for sponsoring the breakfast.

Details for @ASCL Conference on Addressing Educational Disadvantage on 28 April (London) are available at ascl.org.uk/addressingconf

“We agree more needs to be done to support the social & emotional development of all children from a young age. Improving access to early years education is key to closing the disadvantage gap." Full comment on @thenfer.bsky.social report on young people's socio-emotional skills: ow.ly/COwF50VsjHz

A great final webinar tonight of the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Leading Effective Disadvantage Provision with @marcrowland73.bsky.social Marc helped to improve their pupil premium strategies in a useful gap task. If you’re interested in joining one of the next cohorts, check our website, or message me.

Not sure if this link works, but here you are www.ascl.org.uk/addressingconf

@ascl-uk.bsky.social inaugural Addressing Educational Disadvantage Conference is almost fully booked! This is a conference of two halves - policy/pedagogy inc @ofstednews.bsky.social @marcrowland73.bsky.social @theeef.bsky.social & from practitioners inc @robcarpenter81.bsky.social. Details on web.

@ascl-uk.bsky.social #primary members - I am interested in your views/feedback on the government’s School Based Nurseries, particularly if you have had a bid accepted. If you have a little time/capacity to let us know through our usual channels, this would be welcomed.

Bridget Phillipson MP@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · last yr.

School-based nurseries mean a better start in life for children, as well as lower costs and fresh hope for families. Proud that today through Labour’s Plan for Change, our government is announcing new school-based nurseries for communities and families across our country.

The government issued this press release today announcing that the first 300 new school based nurseries have been approved for the first round of funding from September 2025 www.gov.uk/government/n...

Parents to save thousands through school-based nursery places

300 new school-based nurseries approved in first round of funding, delivering on manifesto pledge with massive boost to early education.

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My latest primary newsletter but brace yourselves…it’s a jam packed bumper edition to cover March and April. You might need to get out your big coffee mug for this one!

The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)@ascl-uk.bsky.social · last yr.

The latest #Primary Focus by @tiffharris.bsky.social is on its way to #ASCLmembers now, and includes breakfast club provision, the Curriculum and Assessment Review interim report, and primary assessment updates. Subscribe at MyASCL and select via 'Preferences': www.ascl.org.uk/MyASCL

The latest #Primary Focus by @tiffharris.bsky.social is on its way to #ASCLmembers now, and includes breakfast club provision, the Curriculum and Assessment Review interim report, and primary assessment updates. Subscribe at MyASCL and select via 'Preferences': www.ascl.org.uk/MyASCL