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@drjoro.bsky.social

DHT, ASCL President (25/26). Dmitri Mendeleev is my hero from history.

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ASCL briefing | 14 October 2025 ASCL General Secretary, Pepe Di'Iasio, updates school and college leaders with the latest information. This week’s edition includes updates on Ofsted,…

Our video briefing today comes from the #ASCLAutumnConfs in London, where @pepediiasio.bsky.social is joined by @drjoro.bsky.social @mannybotwe.bsky.social and @julia-harnden.bsky.social to discuss some of the issues affecting #education this week: vimeo.com/1127176141

14.10.2025 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We've a great exhibition at #ASCLAutumnConfs, so do say hello during registration and the refreshment breaks to our wonderful exhibitors Academy21, Vivify, QDP Services and YONDR.

Several of our conferences are now either full or have limited spaces remaining - full details at www.ascl.org.uk/alcs

14.10.2025 07:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#ASCLmembers: Leader is in your inbox now. Features include:

➑️Policy tsunami: brace yourselves for a wave of sweeping reforms

➑️Meet ASCL President Jo Rowley

➑️Funding: tomorrow's rewards require investment today

View Leader online at www.ascl.org.uk/leader (log in req'd for some articles)

13.10.2025 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#ASCLmembers - do you have senior leadership colleagues who are not yet members? Do please let them know about us and we’ll send you a small thank you gift for those who join on your recommendation.

ℹ️ www.ascl.org.uk/recommend

#education #leadership #tradeunion

12.10.2025 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ASCL weekly briefing | 10 October 2025 ASCL General Secretary, Pepe Di'Iasio, updates school and college leaders with the latest information. www.ascl.org.uk

Today's video briefing comes from #ASCLCouncil where Pepe Di’Iasio is joined by ASCL President Jo Rowley ASCL Vice President @gurpallb.bsky.social and ASCL Immediate Past President Manny Botwe with a summary of some of the topics discussed during the sessions: https://vimeo.com/1126186564

10.10.2025 13:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#ASCLmembers: autumn's digital Leader magazine will be sent to your inbox on Monday. Features this issue include:

➑️ Policy tsunami: brace yourselves for a wave of sweeping reforms

➑️Meet ASCL President Jo Rowley

➑️Funding: tomorrow's rewards require investment today

10.10.2025 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ASCL briefing | 7 October 2025 ASCL General Secretary, Pepe Di'Iasio, updates school and college leaders with the latest information. This week’s edition includes updates on the Conservative…

Our video briefing with @pepediiasio.bsky.social comes from the #CPC25, where Pepe is joined by ASCL President @drjoro.bsky.social with a summary of some of the fringe events on #education we've attended, as well as updates on V levels, breakfast clubs and #ASCL2026: vimeo.com/1125142828

07.10.2025 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ASCL briefing | 30 September 2025 ASCL General Secretary, Pepe Di'Iasio, updates school and college leaders with the latest information. www.ascl.org.uk

Our video briefing today comes from the #labourpartyconference2025 where @pepediiasio.bsky.social is joined by ASCL President @drjoro.bsky.social who provides a summary of some of the announcements and discussions affecting #education over the past few days: vimeo.com/1123259217

30.09.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thanks to our panel with @edupolicyinst.bsky.social at the #LabourPartyConference for a fascinating exploration of the risks, challenges, and opportunities of #AI in #education.

With @timleunig.bsky.social @dhaywood77.bsky.social Prof Rose Luckin @jzuccollo.bsky.social & @pepediiasio.bsky.social

29.09.2025 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ASCL President 2025/26 Jo Rowley, ASCL President 2025-26 andΒ Deputy Headteacher, Walton High School www.ascl.org.uk/President

"Being President will allow me to talk to school and college leaders around the country ... I'm really looking forward to listening to them and hopefully going on to represent them with authenticity."

Find out more about ASCL President 2025-26 @drjoro.bsky.social vimeo.com/1118044448

14.09.2025 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are delighted to welcome and introduce our Presidential Trio for 2025-26 who took office at our official handover ceremony in Leicester yesterday.

(l-r Immediate Past President @mannybotwe.bsky.social, President @drjoro.bsky.social and Vice President @gurpallb.bsky.social)

11.09.2025 12:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#ASCLmembers - we're delighted that Rachel Macfarlane will be joining us at the next #ASCLWomen Leaders' Network meeting on 22 Sept at 6pm. See Network Chair @beckyarnold.bsky.social's video below, or find out more and join the network at www.ascl.org.uk/WomenLeaders

#WomenEd #education

10.09.2025 09:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ASCL President 2025-26 @drjoro.bsy.social introduces her theme of 'Forward Together' for her Presidential year and ASCL Annual Conference 2026.

Book before 17 October and you could save over Β£100 - find out more at www.ascl.org.uk/annualconference

#ASCL2026 #CPD #ASCLmembers

10.09.2025 15:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ASCL West Mids members - don’t forget to vote

05.09.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ASCL West Mids members - don’t forget to vote

05.09.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ASCL weekly briefing | 2 September 2025 ο»ΏASCL General Secretary, Pepe Di'Iasio, updates school and college leaders with the latest information. This week’s edition highlights ASCL's sustainable…

We hope the new term has got off to a good start for you. Here's today's video briefing for #ASCLmembers by @pepediiasio.bsky.social, a bumper issue which includes details of our report 'A roadmap for a sustainable education system', and behaviour and attendance information: vimeo.com/1115107021

02.09.2025 13:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Can’t wait to welcome everyone to this exciting event. Book now to benefit from the early bird saving.

03.09.2025 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pepe Di'Iasio BBC Breakfast | 10 June 2025 Pepe Di'Iasio, ASCL General Secretary, speaks to BBC Breakfast regarding teachers using AI to save time on marking. www.ascl.org.uk

Much welcomed advice and guidance on the safe and effective use of AI in Schools and Colleges
@ascl-uk.bsky.social
vimeo.com/1092044870

10.06.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A room full of energy and great expectations for the year ahead. @ascl-uk.bsky.social New Headteachers Conference. Brilliant to hear from @keziah70.bsky.social @carolinebarlow.bsky.social @cmckinnellmp.bsky.social

23.06.2025 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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The government cannot afford to get this wrong - SecEd Reform is needed to the SEND system and government plans will be set out in the Schools White Paper this autumn

Why this is so potentially controversial is easy to see. If the government gets this wrong it will put itself on a collision course with parents-these are parents are used to fighting on behalf of their children against a system that many feel is stacked against them
www.sec-ed.co.uk/content/blog...

30.06.2025 06:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
4 barriers to inclusive practice - and how to overcome them As the government pushes for more children with SEND to be educated in mainstream schools, Zofia Niemtus looks at what needs to happen to make genuine inclusion a reality, outlining the key issues hol...

β€˜Good inclusive teaching is, in many ways, just good teaching’ Excellent piece here to help us move forward into what is going to be a key theme for the Autumn term
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

02.07.2025 08:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pepe Di'Iasio | BBC Breakfast 6 July 2025 Pepe Di'Iasio, ASCL General Secretary, speaks to BBC Breakfast regarding school admissions and appeals. www.ascl.org.uk

Speaking ⁦β€ͺ@BBCBreakfast‬⁩ @bbcnews-uk-rss.bsky.social with ⁦β€ͺ⁦β€ͺ @romeshranganathan.bsky.social about the challenges of navigating the difficult but important process facing parents gaining a place in their preferred school

vimeo.com/1099096525

06.07.2025 08:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New month, new ASCL member? We represent and support senior leaders in #primary #secondary and #post16 #education and are here to help you.

Join us in #July with this special offer for new members: www.ascl.org.uk/join

Any queries about membership? See our FAQs: www.ascl.org.uk/FAQs

05.07.2025 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Silverdale

14.06.2025 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Say cheese! 😁

14.06.2025 17:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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"A great opportunity to meet others in the same position and some really useful sessions."

Taking up your first HT role in next year? The #ASCLNewHeads Conference is designed specifically to support you in the next phase of your leadership journey - find out more at www.ascl.org.uk/NewHeads

31.05.2025 09:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Walks over Warton Crag, Morecambe Bay!

31.05.2025 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Outdoors is such a good place to be.

31.05.2025 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us at the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Sustainability #Conference next week!

Our Founder, Ann will be joining a panel, and SEEd will have a stall filled with #Sustainability Curiosities - and a prize to be won!

Find out more and get your ticket at www.ascl.org.uk/sustainabili....

#edusky #education

29.05.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ASCL Northern Ireland Briefing | 29 May 2025 ASCL Director of Northern Ireland, John Trueman, updates school and college leaders with the latest information. www.ascl.org.uk/ni

This week’s #NorthernIreland briefing by ASCL NI Director John Trueman focuses on this week's Branch Training Event with an update from Lucy Crehan on the NI Curriculum review, the consultation on school inspections, and implementing directed time budgets: vimeo.com/1088715985

29.05.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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