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Emma Harrison

@emmajharrisonx.bsky.social
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Business Leadership Specialist at ASCL Previously COO of a large Multi Academy Trust in the North East. MCIPD and ISBL Trustee SAFC fan and proud Mackem ❤️🤍 (All views are my own)

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
With another heatwave affecting much of the country, we call for a more strategic approach to modernising the school estate. 🎧 Pepe Di’Iasio interview on BBC Radio 4 Today (22/6): ow.ly/ioIy50Zfwwn ℹ️ Joint Union Heatwave Protocol for schools and colleges: ow.ly/vPLi50Zfwwo
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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
#ASCLmembers in #Wales: here's today's video briefing with @catherine-falcus.bsky.social and including details of next week's free webinar for ASCL #Cymru members on coaching and team building, plus the ASCL Cymru Business Leaders' Roadshow with Education Mutual: ow.ly/9rFH50Yowyz
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ASCL Cymru briefing 3 March 2026
ASCL Cymru Education Policy Officer, Cath Falcus, updates school and college leaders with the latest information.
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Emma Harrison @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
📢 BREAKING NEWS The @ascl-uk.bsky.social & Education Mutual Business Leader Roadshows are back for 2026 and bookings are now live. 📍 Wednesday 24 June, Birmingham lnkd.in/e5Texkyw 📍 Wednesday 1 July, Cardiff lnkd.in/eJJMtnXR Prices held at the same price as 2025 Book now!
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Emma Harrison @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Join now for our @ascl-uk.bsky.social Business Leader Online Forum on: 11 March at 9.00 am for ASCL Cymru 18 March at 9.00 am 4.00 pm England - DfE updates
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Emma Harrison @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Exciting news! I am looking forward to delivering a workshop "The Power of Three: Moving from Individual Leadership to Institutional Strength" with Sam Henson, @ngauk.bsky.social and Bethan Cullen, ISBL. It follows up from our recently published work. @ascl-uk.bsky.social #ascl2026
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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Delighted to be at the #BettUK2026 today and until 23 January. Come and see us at Stand SR89 where Sean, Luke and Janae are looking forward to meeting you. Emma Harrison is also there today to speak with you about all things business leadership. If you're attending, please do come and say hello.
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Emma Harrison @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
20 weeks today until World Environment Day and 20 weeks today until the @ascl-uk.bsky.social #sustainabilityconference in Birmingham. A great lineup of speakers. Booking are open!
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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
#ASCLmembers: look out for January's Business Matters by Emma Harrison which includes details of the next Business Leader Online Forum on 27 January focusing on the joint research exploring the three strands of leadership by ASCL, NGA For Schools & Trusts and ISBL.
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Emma Harrison @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Calling all @ascl-uk.bsky.social Business Leaders, don't forget to sign up to the first Business Leader Online Forum of the year ⬇️
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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
The financial landscape in education is not just complex; it is constantly moving, writes @ascl-uk.bsky.social's Julia Harnden, as she looks ahead to what 2026 might bring for schools
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School funding: what will 2026 bring?
What difference will the Employment Rights Bill, schools White Paper and pay awards have on school finances this calendar year? Julia Harnden looks to the challenges ahead
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Emma Harrison @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
🎧 Well worth a listen to the latest business brunch podcast on pensions @melmoff.bsky.social #pensionspensionspensions
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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
#ASCLmembers: December's Business Matters by Emma Harrison includes details of the Business Leader Online Forum meetings coming up in early 2026, the support staff pay claim for 2026-27, and changes to the STPCD Subscribe to this and all our newsletters at www.ascl.org.uk/MyASCL via 'Preferences'.
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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Delighted to announce we've 5 new speakers added to our #ASCL2026 programme: Katriona O'Sullivan, Sal Naseem Evelyn Forde MBE Bridget Phillipson MP (invited)& HMCI Sir Martyn Oliver (invited). Join us in Liverpool for this unforgettable event: www.ascl.org.uk/annualconference
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Emma Harrison @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
A great article from my colleague @mmulholland.bsky.social
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Emma Harrison @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Great to be on home turf in Durham today! #ASCLAutumnConfs @ascl-uk.bsky.social
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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
At today's #ASCLAutumnConfs in Durham, @pepediiasio.bsky.social reflects on the range of challenges currently facing schools and colleges, and ASCL SEND and Inclusion Specialist @mmulholland.bsky.social outlines what to expect from the #SEND white paper.
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Emma Harrison @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
It was fantastic to have my colleague @tiffharris.bsky.social on the podcast with Rob Gould from Barker discussing the latest school based nursery application phase. Do take a listen. @ascl-uk.bsky.social
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Emma Harrison @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Calling @ascl-uk.bsky.social Business Leaders. Our first online forum of the year is on 2 Oct. @melmoff.bsky.social Pensions Specialist will be joining us to talk all things pensions and we will be seeking your views on the #estatestandards and #schoolfoodreview. Free as part of your membership.
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Toby Greany @tobygreany.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
We launched our UK Survey report from the #esrc Sustainable School Leadership research project today. Big important findings on leaders' work (& workloads), well-being, career journeys & plans, professional learning, views on school contexts/ cultures & more! www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/gro...
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Sustainable School Leadership: Comparing Approaches to the Training, Supply and Retention of Senior School Leaders Across the UK - The University of Nottingham
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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
#ASCLmembers - September's Business Matters by @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social includes details of our Business Leader Online Forums, the latest Business Brunch podcast, and responses to the support staff pay and SSSNB consultations. Subscribe at www.ascl.org.uk/MyASCL and 'Preferences'.
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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
“More needs to be done to clearly distinguish where the core responsibilities of #education staff start and end." Today, we launch our new paper, A Roadmap to a Sustainable Education System. ➡️Press release: ow.ly/Nv6O50WP8HZ ➡️Download report www.ascl.org.uk/RoadmapSustainableEducation #policy
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Chartered College of Teaching @collegeofteaching.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
In June we released training materials, developed with Chiltern Learning Trust and DfE, to help teachers explore the opportunities and challenges of AI in education. Access free AI training and optional certification here:https://chartered.pulse.ly/lurpjievqm #AIinEducation
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Emma Harrison @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
I wanted to share an @ascl-uk.bsky.social business brunch podcast from last year. We were joined by Helen Blythe from the Benedict Blythe Foundation. It feels timely to do so as the School Allergy Safety Bill recently had it first reading in the House of Commons. www.ascl.org.uk/News/Podcast...
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ASCL - Business Brunch ASCLPD
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 · 18/07/2025
#ASCLmembers - our final newsletter of this academic year includes our response to the SSSNB consultation, and RSHE guidance. We'll be back with special bulletins for results weeks, and our regular briefings will resume on 2 September. We wish you all a well-deserved break and enjoyable summer.
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Emma Harrison @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Calling all @ascl-uk.bsky.social Business Leaders. Please do sign up for the next Business Leader Online Forum on 9 July. We are keen to hear your thoughts on questions posed by the DfE relating to their vision and strategic aims for School Business Professionals #businessleadership
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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
"This would be an unprecedented step for ASCL and @naht.org.uk and underlines the strength of feeling about the proposed reforms. We very much hope this is not an action we have to take.” Our joint letter today on encouraging withdrawal of #Ofsted inspectors: ow.ly/qbIV50WfqYr
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Emma Harrison @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
We are also running a survey for our Business Leader members on your pay and conditions so that we can advocate on your behalf. Please complete it by 27 June! @louisehatswell.bsky.social
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Emma Harrison @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
📣Calling all @ascl-uk.bsky.social Business Leaders. Following publication of the School Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSSNB) consultation paper, we have set up two Business Leader Online Forums to hear your views on the proposals. ASCL does not believe the SSSNB will serve business leaders well.
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Emma Harrison @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
📣Calling all @ascl-uk.bsky.social Business Leaders. Following publication of the School Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSSNB) consultation paper, we have set up two Business Leader Online Forums to hear your views on the proposals. ASCL does not believe the SSSNB will serve business leaders well.
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Emma Harrison @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
One week to go until @ascl-uk.bsky.social Conference for New Heads. A packed agenda to prepare you for your new role. I will be hosting a roundtable on business leadership. See you there! #NewHeads
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Emma Harrison @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
All ready for @ascl-uk.bsky.social Council for the next two days. Lots to talk about including the SSSNB consultation that came out yesterday. We will be engaging with members imminently for your views on this #businessleadership
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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
We're proud to support #NationalSBLDay and shine a spotlight on the dedication, resilience and impact of business leaders and their vital role in #education. Congratulations also to those shortlisted for the National SBL of the Year award.
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National SBL Day | 6th June 2025 | School Business Services
National School Business Leaders’ Day is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contribution of School Business Leaders (SBLs) across the country.
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Emma Harrison @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
An absolutely inspirational day yesterday, on World Environment Day 🌍 at the @ascl-uk.bsky.social sustainability conference 💚 Many thanks to all of the keynotes, workshop leaders and panellists. Some top insights and information for delegates! When great people come together, great things happen 💚
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
The DfE wants #schools to have a sustainability lead & #ClimateAction Plan. @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social from @ascl-uk.bsky.social discusses what an effective strategy includes, signposts to useful resources/support & offers 10 actions to get your school started: buff.ly/zOGh1D0 #edusky
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Sustainability and climate strategy in schools: A practical guide - SecEd
How schools can meet the requirements of the Department for Education’s Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy
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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
“The wider problem is that there is a massive £13.8 billion maintenance backlog across the school estate and we are still nowhere near the level of investment needed to address this." Our full response to announcement of £470 million for school repairs and maintenance: ow.ly/soMZ50W0NCs
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Emma Harrison @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
🚨🚨it is 1 week to go to the @ascl-uk.bsky.social sustainability conference! Delegates are in for a treat with an absolutely brilliant lineup of speakers sharing their journey and inspiring and supporting you on yours. A few tickets remain, get yours now! 💚
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Emma Harrison @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
Haway the lads, let’s go! #SAFC #TilTheEnd #Quinn’sbar ❤️🤍
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Dr Gemma Harper OBE @jncc-ceo.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
So surprised, happy & immensely grateful to see this today 🥰 It's such an honour to be recognised amongst such a talented group of change makers 🙌🏾 Thank you to @endsreport.com for this recognition & thank you to my @jncc.bsky.social colleagues for inspiring me every day 🙏🏽 #TogetherForNature 💚
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Emma Harrison @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Happy International HR Day!#HR #People #CIPD @ascl-uk.bsky.social thank you to everyone in our HR community ❤️
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Emma Harrison @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Great to be here, do come along and say hello!
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Emma Harrison @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Bit of a sore throat this morning! ❤️🤍 #TilTheEnd
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Sharon Hodgson MP @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Today is #WorldOvarianCancerDay and today I am joining @targetovarian.bsky.social to help raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of #ovariancancer. Remember to pay attention to your body, recognise the signs and if something doesn’t seem right, contact your GP.
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Dr Alex Fairlamb (Lamb_Heart_Tea) @lambhearttea.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
🚨 Call to action! 🚨 I’m currently writing my PhD thesis talking about the impact that my published work has had upon education. If you have read, discussed or used my published work and feel that it has impacted your thinking or actions, please complete my form: forms.gle/fJzNkQXv6CGh...
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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
In the latest Business Brunch #podcast @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social and @julia-harnden.bsky.social speak with Nigel Brunning and Gareth Edmunds about their approach to treasury management, with some interesting research and helpful strategies. 🎧 tinyurl.com/mr4aty4e #education
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ASCL Business Brunch | March 2025
March 2025 Emma Harrison, ASCL Business Leadership Specialist and Julia Harnden, ASCL Funding Specialist are joined by Nigel Brunning, Chief Operating Officer, South East Essex Academy Trust and Gare
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Emma Harrison @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Two months to go until the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Business Leader Roadshows take place! Book now!
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NGA For Schools & Trusts @ngauk.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
The School and Trust Annual Governance Survey 2025 is now open! Have your say on the state of governance in England. Your views matter. ✅ Just 15 minutes to complete ✅ Save progress & return later ✅ Open to all governors & trustees Have your say 👉https://smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ngasocials/
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Emma Harrison @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
📢 8 weeks until the @ascl-uk.bsky.social Sustainability Conference. We have a fantastic line up of speakers, which includes serving practitioners who will be sharing their own sustainability journey.
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Emma Harrison @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Some details about the ASCL Business Leader Roadshows, take a listen 🎧 some spoilers from our keynote @pamburrows.bsky.social. @louisehatswell.bsky.social @julia-harnden.bsky.social Book now!
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Emma Harrison @emmajharrisonx.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
@ascl-uk.bsky.social members - a special business leader online forum for next week. Please come along and share your views on the digital divide consultation. Book now!💻
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