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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Are you a headteacher or senior leader in a #primary setting and thinking of joining ASCL? In this short video, Tiff Harris shares how she helps primary members in their day-to-day roles. We've a great offer for new members, with discounted fees until December 2027: www.ascl.org.uk/join

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

#ASCLmembers - the autumn edition of Leader will be in your inbox on Monday. Cover: Pepe Di’Iasio makes the case for why meaningful change in education needs more than political promises - it needs #funding. Other features include building a strong #safeguarding culture, and tackling attendance.

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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

@ascl-uk.bsky.social passes a motion of no confidence in Ofsted’s leadership and in the watchdog's ability to address what the union describes as ‘the damage being done by the new inspection system’

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ASCL passes motion of no confidence in Ofsted’s leadership

Union also considers indicative ballot on industrial action if more is not done to mitigate the impact of inspection on wellbeing

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

“This motion reflects the strength of feeling among our members. It is not a step we have taken lightly but only after our repeated attempts to resolve our concerns through discussion and negotiation have hit a brick wall," says @pepediiasio.bsky.social #Ofsted #inspection #education #ASCLCouncil

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

School and college leaders today passed a motion of no confidence in the ability of Ofsted’s leadership to address the damage being done by the new inspection system. Read our full announcement: ow.ly/b2QJ50ZWcFC #education #inspection #Ofsted #ASCLCouncil

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

"We're closer than we've ever been but we're still not over the line." We'd really appreciate your help. Throughout this dispute, our focus has been: fairness for our members & the resources our schools need to give children & young people the education they deserve: 🖥️https://ow.ly/wIIk50ZWaP5

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ASCL Cymru briefing | 9 October 2026

ASCL Director of Cymru, Claire Armitstead, updates school and college leaders with the latest information on the industrial dispute. www.ascl.org.uk/cymru

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

“It is extremely serious that the health of so many educators is being undermined and we do not understand how Chief Inspector Sir Martyn Oliver can then say the system is on the right track. This is clearly not the case." Our full comment on #Ofsted inspections research: ow.ly/jmJx50ZVQLk

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

What if inclusion by design is less about doing more, and more about connecting what we already do? ASCL's Kathryn Morgan explores how intentional design, professional learning and teacher expertise can help schools reduce barriers to learning without lowering ambition: ow.ly/AkWo50ZVgKi

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

#ASCLmembers in #NorthernIreland: the latest on the significant financial pressures affecting education in Northern Ireland in today's video briefing: ow.ly/qSfZ50ZVToq The email newsletter also includes practical guidance around navigating industrial action, and smartphone-free schools.

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ASCL Northern Ireland briefing | 8 October 2026

ASCL Director of Northern Ireland, Michael McAuley, updates school and college leaders with the latest information. www.ascl.org.uk/ni

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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Exclusive: The scope for negotiation over Ofsted has been ‘exhausted’, warns @ascl-uk.bsky.social as it prepares for major talks on taking more ‘assertive action’

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Scope for negotiation on Ofsted is ‘exhausted’, heads warn

ASCL’s senior members are meeting this week to decide how to take ‘more assertive action’ over inspection concerns

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Welcome to colleagues attending the 180th meeting of #ASCLCouncil in Warwick over the next 2 days. During this session, we'll be considering school and colleges' role in preventing young people from becoming NEET, and which is also a key focus for the government. www.ascl.org.uk/council

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

#ASCLmembers: look out for October's Trust Leadership News. This edition focuses on how we create the conditions in which leaders and teachers can respond well to the pupils and communities they serve, with the latest on areas including #inclusion, workforce retention, and professional development.

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Limited places remain for the SEND Leadership Summit at the Tes SEND Show on 9 October. This year’s theme is Reform into Reality: Leading Inclusion with Confidence. Book your place at ow.ly/oYlK50ZVfGI #ASCLmembers: access an exclusive discounted rate here ow.ly/a6Ie50ZVfGH

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

There can sometimes be an assumption that international school roles take talented educators away from the UK system, however, the value that international experience can bring to UK schools deserves further consideration, says Dr Fiona Rogers of COBIS in her guest blog: ow.ly/GPxF50ZURy5

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

#ASCLmembers: today's ASCL Briefing newsletter is on its way and includes updates on this week's #ASCLCouncil and its focus on #Ofsted and inspections, inclusion strategy resources, and links to our new bitesize #pension webinars for members. #education #inspection

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

#ASCLmembers: October's Business Matters newsletter by Emma Harrison is out now, with a reminder about next month's Leadership Essentials events, the DfE's response to the school food standards consultation, and the latest Business Brunch podcast on data protection and governance.

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

#ASCLmembers: we're delighted to introduce The National College as our featured partner for October, bringing appraisal, professional development, and quality assurance together all aligned to your school or trust priorities. Special offer for ASCL members: www.ascl.org.uk/memberbenefits

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

A new episode of Business Brunch is now available and in this edition, Emma Harrison is joined by Claire Archibald, Legal Director at Browne Jacobson, to discuss data protection and data governance, with practical insight into good practice for schools and trusts. 🎧www.ascl.org.uk/BusinessBrunch

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

It's #WorldTeachersDay2026 with the theme "Standing with teachers: 60 years of protecting the profession, advancing its status and shaping our futures". We celebrate the teaching profession and all that teachers do for children and young people.

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Would you like to lead a workshop at our Annual Conference in Birmingham next year? Our theme for the event is 'Shaping a Fairer Future' and we are now inviting proposals. Download the proposal form at www.ascl.org.uk/ac/workshopproposal Applications close Friday 30 October. #ASCL2027 #education

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

We've two new podcasts on our Policy Snapshot channel: ➡️ #Pension Valuations Explained: Busting the funding myth with Mel and Julia Harnden ➡️Connection, Not Competing: Literacy, #inclusion and adaptive teaching with Kathryn Morgan and Alex Quigley ℹ️ www.ascl.org.uk/PolicySnapshots #education

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ASCL - ASCL Policy Snapshots

ASCL provides a range of updates, summaries and bulletins to help senior leaders navigate and keep up to date with the latest developments in education.

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Join us on 12 October where we'll unpack this year's annual updates to the #inspection framework and the key issues leaders need to be aware of right now. Hear from secondary leaders who share reflections from their own recent inspections. Find out more at www.ascl.org.uk/OfstedSecondary

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

More about what to expect at the #ASCLCymru2027 Annual Conference in January 2027 in today's video briefing. Conference is your time to stop, think, reflect, and spend time with people who've walked a day in your shoes. - find out more at www.ascl.org.uk/ASCLCymru2027 #education #Wales

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#ASCLmembers in #NorthernIreland: more on the industrial action in Northern Ireland in today's video briefing together with a summary of what was covered in this week's member webinar. The recording will be shared with members over the coming days: ow.ly/ytY850ZTy6b #education

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ASCL Northern Ireland briefing | 1 October 2026

ASCL Director of Northern Ireland, Michael McAuley, updates school and college leaders with the latest information. www.ascl.org.uk/ni

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

"Our members tell us ... the issue is we just don't have staff in these subjects." In the latest episode of Education, Actually, Pepe Di’Iasio , Laura McInerney, and Tom Middlehurst dicuss the government's plans for vocational qualifications. 🎧www.ascl.org.uk/EducationActually

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ASCL - Education, Actually

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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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#ASCLmembers: Post-16 News by Claire Green is out now with the latest on the DfE's post-16 curriculum reforms, Ofqual's consultation response on #assessment and grading of new post-16 qualifications, and our recent Policy Snapshot podcast on English and maths resits.

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#ASCLmembers: today's email newsletter includes an update on #Ofsted, our teacher pay survey results, a summary of the fringe events we attended at the Labour Party Conference, and ASCL Council election results. To subscribe, log into www.ascl.org.uk/MyASCL and select via 'Preferences'.

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

At yesterday's fringe event with Education Policy Institute Pepe Di’Iasio warned that schools and colleges cannot simply be asked to absorb more and more expectations, with #Ofsted used to leverage compliance, but without the workforce capacity and resources needed to deliver them.

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Schools are judged by “a very punitive accountability system” which doesn’t properly reward inclusion, and this needs to change to make SEND reforms a success - ASCL's Margaret Mulholland at a fringe event discussing the government’s planned #SEND reforms at the Labour Party Conference yesterday.

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Formative Assessment at a Crossroads: What next for schools and colleges in the Gen AI era? New webinar with Pearson: discover where generative AI can enhance formative assessment while maintaining integrity and developing #AI literacy. Find out more at www.ascl.org.uk/formative-assessment

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Delighted to be partnering with @edupolicyinst.bsky.social again this year at the Labour Party Conference. Join us at 12pm for our panel 'How can #education reforms be delivered in a way that is sustainable for the teaching workforce?'

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Pleased to take part in a joint education union event at the Labour Party Conference yesterday with Education Secretary Lucy Powell. A wide discussion, including Pepe Di’Iasio calling for an accountability system which supports schools serving disadvantaged communities rather than penalising them.

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

ASCL Acting President Manny Botwe on our early bird offer and why attending #ASCL2027 is a fantastic opportunity to really be involved in our conference theme of shaping a fairer future: ow.ly/pqnM50ZRtZi Early bird offer ends 18 October: ow.ly/3HIr50ZRtZj

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

*EDUCATION, ACTUALLY - NEW EPISODE* ASCL General Secretary Pepe Di’Iasio and Laura McInerney are joined in this episode by Tom Middlehurst to discuss plans for vocational qualifications, and Ofsted. 🎧www.ascl.org.uk/EducationActually #education #podcast #inspection #Ofsted

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ASCL - Education, Actually

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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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#ASCLmembers: our email newsletter today has more on plans for Vocational GCSEs, including a link to the latest episode of Education, Actually where this is discussed in more detail, plus our submission on school teachers' pay. Listen to the Education, Actually podcast at ow.ly/z0bR50ZRv1J

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ASCL - Education, Actually

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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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

*WORKSHOP PROPOSALS NOW INVITED* Would you like to lead a workshop at #ASCL2027 in Birmingham next year? We're now inviting proposals - download the proposal form at www.ascl.org.uk/ac/workshopproposal Applications close Friday 30 October.

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#ASCLmembers in #Wales: today's email briefing includes an update on the industrial dispute following Wednesday's special bulletin, and an update on the IWPRB 7th and 8th remits. A reminder too of Wednesday's video briefing with Claire Armitstead, ASCL Cymru Director: ow.ly/ThKV50ZRnKm

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ASCL Cymru briefing | 23 September 2026

ASCL Director of Cymru, Claire Armitstead, updates school and college leaders with the latest information on the industrial dispute. www.ascl.org.uk/cymru

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

ASCL, NAHT National Education Union and Community Union have jointly responded to the Secretary of State’s consultation on the STRB report. Our joint union letter here: ow.ly/Tx6m50ZR2N4 #education #teacherspay #STRB

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#ASCLmembers in #NorthernIreland: an update on the industrial dispute by the NI Teachers' Council in today's video briefing: ow.ly/4QOK50ZQYyM In the email newsletter, there are also details on information to assist ASCL NI members, including a webinar on 30 September.

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ASCL Northern Ireland briefing | 24 September 2026

ASCL Director of Northern Ireland, Michael McAuley, updates school and college leaders with the latest information. www.ascl.org.uk/ni

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

“Reshaping and rebadging vocational and technical qualifications is well-intentioned but will not in itself address the barriers to more young people taking these subjects." Our full comment on government plans for vocational #GCSEs: ow.ly/XEHQ50ZQRlt #education

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

"School leaders have done everything they can to protect children and young people from the impact of the financial pressures they are facing. Now we need the Senedd to also fight for our children in #Wales." ASCL #Cymru calls on Senedd to back deal for schools: ow.ly/QZCz50ZQAyX

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

ASCL #Cymru members: we have issued a special bulletin today outlining an important moment in our industrial dispute. Claire Armitstead, ASCL Cymru Director, provides more information in this video briefing but please look out for our email: ow.ly/qsJC50ZQz5y #Wales #education

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ASCL Cymru briefing | 23 September 2026

ASCL Director of Cymru, Claire Armitstead, updates school and college leaders with the latest information on the industrial dispute. www.ascl.org.uk/cymru

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We're proud to be partnering with the #SchoolsAndAcademiesShow, the UK's leading event for #education leaders. Access expert guidance, hear from sector leaders, and discover innovative solutions designed to improve outcomes for pupils and staff Register at hubs.la/Q04kGqtB0 #SAAShow

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#ASCLmembers: today's email briefing includes an update on ongoing concerns around #Ofsted inspections, our recent responses to #SEND reform consultations, and resources for #BlackHistoryMonth. Subscribe to this and our other regular newsletters at www.ascl.org.uk/MyASCL & select via 'Preferences'.

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

"From the communications issued following yesterday’s announcement, it is clear staff side and management side are close to reaching agreement... ASCL would encourage all parties to redouble their efforts to seek a resolution.” ASCL NI comment on action short of strike: ow.ly/nK4h50ZQ10N

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Headline, must-know information: our popular autumn leadership conferences return this November as Leadership Essentials, designed to help school and college leaders navigate major education reforms. Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and London. Full details at www.ascl.org.uk/LeadershipEssentials

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

What does it take to create the conditions of sustainable and rewarding school leadership alongside continuous school improvement? ASCL specialist Chris Ingate considers this question in the latest #blog in his series on sustainable leadership and workforce #wellbeing: ow.ly/BSRb50ZP3IO

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#ASCLmembers: today's briefing includes the latest updates on pay award funding, inspections and wellbeing, parental engagement, and support for expanded enrichment activities. Also, links to our latest podcasts: pensions with Mel and Education, Actually with Pepe Di’Iasio and Laura McInerney

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A reminder our special September new member offer ends on 20 September - as an ASCL member you'll be joining over 25,000 leaders of primary, secondary and post-16 #education from across the UK. We're here to support and represent you. Find out more and join online at www.ascl.org.uk/join

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

To mark #PensionsAwarenessWeek, ASCL #pensions specialist Mel has recorded a Policy Snapshot podcast with updates on the transition of the Teachers' Pension Scheme to TCS, and changes to the employer contribution rate. Find out more here: www.ascl.org.uk/PolicySnapshots #education

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ASCL - ASCL Policy Snapshots

ASCL provides a range of updates, summaries and bulletins to help senior leaders navigate and keep up to date with the latest developments in education.

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