@smitne.bsky.social
Independent Sector Specialist for the Association of School and College Leaders https://www.ascl.org.uk/
#ASCLmembers: January's edition of Independent Sector News by Neil is out now and highlights the growing impact of independent–state partnerships, including powerful contributions from care-experienced young people at the recent PSSF, plus updates on forthcoming statutory guidance.
21.01.2026 16:40 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Yesterday's video briefing with Pepe includes more on the announcements around a ban on #socialmedia for under-16s, and guidance on parental complaints. Pepe is also joined by Neil who is with Pepe at the DfE to talk about the role of school partnerships: https://ow.ly/Amqq50Y0uLn
Very useful visit to Bristol Grammar School today.
11.12.2025 14:14 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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#ASCLmembers: look out for the last issue for 2025 of #Independent Sector News by @smitne.bsky.social, including a look at the implications of the #Curriculum and #Assessment Review for the sector, our work around partnerships between state and independent schools, and the Pride in Place programme.
04.12.2025 14:06 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
#ASCLmembers: look out in your inbox for November's Independent Sector News by @smitne.bsky.social. This edition includes the findings of our recent member survey on the sector, a summary of October's #ASCLCouncil meeting, and the DfE's consultation on #Ofsted inspection fees.
03.11.2025 11:51 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
It was a busy video briefing yesterday with @pepediiasio.bsky.social, with the launch of the Phone Free Education project, V levels, applied general qualifications, #GCSE retakes, and the #Covid inquiry.
See the video here: ow.ly/vn4750XfAxa
#ASCLmembers #post16 #education
#ASCLmembers: look out for the latest Post-16 News which is on its way to you now, and which features all the latest news and updates on accountability, funding, curriculum, and qualifications in the post-16 sector. There's also the latest on our response to the new #Ofsted framework.
Hope this is useful. Would like to think publication of the post-16 White Paper leads to greater focus on how we get the best out of young people 16-19
21.10.2025 08:12 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0A few thoughts on an issue which has troubled me for some time! So much attention, rightly, on primary to secondary transition: what about the transition to A Level?
13.10.2025 21:59 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Interesting to hear how Year 1 of the MBacc has progressed. Clearly some interesting work has been done, but keen to hear what the long term strategy is, how it will provide young people with the necessary skills to succeed in the world: cannot just be about work experience and pathways #MBaccSummit
02.07.2025 10:38 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
It is concerning that the humanities no longer appear to have the appeal they used to have.
We certainly need a population which is mathematically literate, but we also need one able to analyze, think critically, and understand who we are and where have come from.
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
