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Rob Robson

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Education Consultant after 30 years working in schools - ex head, exec head & CEO - love learning about leadership, psychology (1st degree), organisations, the arts, dogs & pretty much all animals, also interested in the navy (ex navy brat) and farming

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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
#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
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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
*EARLY BIRD OFFER* A reminder that the early bird offer for the ASCL Annual Conference 2026 'Forward Together' will be closing next week. It's a great offer - if you book before 17 October, you could save over £100. Find out more at ascl.org.uk/annualconference #ASCL2026
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Rob Robson @robrobson137.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
This is great: bsky.app/profile/timw...
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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
#ASCLMEMBERS - a reminder that many of our staff will be undertaking training on 10 and 11 September. Due to this, a limited Hotline service will run on these days/wait times and call backs will take longer than usual, for which we apologise. www.ascl.org.uk/hotline
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ASCL - Member Benefits
Discover how the ASCL Hotline provides immediate support and expert advice on a range of school and college leadership issues. Our dedicated team is here to assist ASCL members with urgent queries…
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Schools Week @schoolsweek.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Exclusive: The names, addresses, phone, national insurance and passport numbers of school staff members may have been 'compromised' in a cyber attack on the IT provider of a firm that maintains background check records for schools schoolsweek.co.uk/school-staff...
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School staff data potentially 'compromised' in cyber attack
Data breach reported by IT firm Intradev may have affected data held by School Central Record
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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
#FestivalofEducation - a packed venue earlier today for @robrobson137.bsky.social session on leading #AI in schools and colleges. It's been great to meet so many delegates today - if you've not been able to pop by, Sean, Tiffnie and Richard will be back tomorrow at Stand D19! #EducationFest
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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
"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 on 23 June is designed to support you in the next phase of your leadership journey: www.ascl.org.uk/NewHeads
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Rob Robson @robrobson137.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
If you're looking to push your leadership of AI in schools to the next level, this might a great programme for you... @ASCL_UK presents Advanced AI Leadership in Schools - In collaboration with AI-in-Education, Educate Venture Research and Canopy CIC ascl.org.uk/professional...
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ASCL - Advanced AI Leadership in Schools ASCLPD
A range of webinars, conferences, short courses, nationally recognised qualifications and tailor-made services on the key issues impacting school, college and trust leaders across primary, secondary a...
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Rob Robson @robrobson137.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
If you're thinking of becoming an education consultant join us at ASCL on 25th June to learn from a couple of us who have done the role for a while. We'll cover the good and the bad and maybe the ugly: www.ascl.org.uk/professional...
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ASCL - Becoming a Consultant ASCLPD
A range of webinars, conferences, short courses, nationally recognised qualifications and tailor-made services on the key issues impacting school, college and trust leaders across primary, secondary a...
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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
From data protection to staff training to ethical considerations, #ArtificialIntelligence policies in #schools need to cover a range of factors. Expert advice from @robrobson137.bsky.social @ascl-uk.bsky.social on what a robust policy must contain buff.ly/HQXBpOa #edtech #teachers #edusky
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Developing effective, robust AI policies for schools and trusts - SecEd
This article describes what an effective artificial intelligence AI policy for schools and education must include
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Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
From data protection to staff training to ethical considerations, #ArtificialIntelligence policies in #schools need to cover a range of factors. Expert advice from @robrobson137.bsky.social @ascl-uk.bsky.social on what a robust policy must contain buff.ly/FGMv9MQ #edtech #teachers #edusky
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Developing effective, robust AI policies for schools and trusts - Headteacher Update
This article describes what an effective artificial intelligence AI policy for schools and education must include
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Pete Henshaw @pwhenshaw.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
If you only read one @seced.bsky.social article this week: From data protection to staff training to ethical considerations, expert advice from @robrobson137.bsky.social – @ascl-uk.bsky.social – on what a robust #ArtificialIntelligence school policy must contain: buff.ly/HQXBpOa
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Developing effective, robust AI policies for schools and trusts - SecEd
This article describes what an effective artificial intelligence AI policy for schools and education must include
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Rob Robson @robrobson137.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
1,000 Leaders Milestone Proud moment: I've coached 1,000+ leaders in my career. Many have gone on to better lead their staff and improve children's education. This is why I founded our company 9 years ago - to help leaders grow and enhance children's futures.
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Tom Rees @tomrees.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Please to launch @inclusioninpractice.org.uk today at #ASCL2025. www.tes.com/magazine/new...
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SEND: call for evidence on inclusive practice
DfE’s inclusion group chair Tom Rees will lead programme calling for examples of schools running resource provision and SEN units, and using specialist learning assistants
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Christalla Jamil @christallaj.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Huge thanks to you all! What an absolutely fantastic event 👏🏾👏🏼👏🏿
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Rob Robson @robrobson137.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
@lewisgoodall.com was excellent as #ascl2025 's last speaker - really profound, reminding us that class is still alive and well and that we need to fight tooth and nail for the most disadvantaged children
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Rob Robson @robrobson137.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
@samfr.bsky.social is up now - I have heard Sam speak a few times and he's always excellent - really looking forward to this #ascl2025
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Rob Robson @robrobson137.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
I love Carolyn Roberts saying 'a moral compass is great if you're holding it the right way' #ascl2025
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Denham @denhamkite.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Off to @evertonfc.com to engross myself in stuff that helps me switch off from the job. Great @ascl-uk.bsky.social Conference keynote, thank you @sineadmc.bsky.social - will reflect, strategise and be well! #ASCL2025
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Rob Robson @robrobson137.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Carolyn Roberts and @alisonpeacock.bsky.social are bringing us the work of the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education- such important work #ascl2025
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Julie McCulloch @juliemcculloch.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
@sineadmc.bsky.social urges us all to focus on what we can change, and to 'hold lightly' what we can't. And I love her suggestion that people consider their membership of organisations like ASCL as outsourcing their desire to influence the wider system. We do our best to do that for you. #ASCL2025
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Rob Robson @robrobson137.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
@sineadmc.bsky.social is presenting so well as she always does and giving us lots to think about in terms of our work and our lives and wellbeing #ascl2025
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Rob Robson @robrobson137.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Ian Potter and Narinder Gill really challenging their workshop participants about the nature of inclusion in schools
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Jasmine Norden @jasminenorden.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Pathologising of SEND is a “real problem”, MM agrees
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Rob Robson @robrobson137.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
@tomrees.bsky.social and @mmulholland.bsky.social warn us about seeing SEND with a pathological lens
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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
In his keynote at #ASCL2025, @pepediiasio.bsky.social pays tribute to the remarkable Sophie Bryant and Frances Mary Buss, founders of the Association of Headmistresses and the organisation that would eventually evolve into what we now know as the Association of School and College Leaders. #ASCL150
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Rob Robson @robrobson137.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
It's lovely to see @tomrees.bsky.social , a good friend of @ascl-uk.bsky.social on stage with the ever excellent Margaret Mulholland #ascl2025
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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Prof Becky Francis at #ASCL2025 updates delegates on the Curriculum and Assessment Review and the work done so far following feedback and surveys. The review is about evolution, not revolution, and seeks to build on existing success.
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Julie McCulloch @juliemcculloch.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
To applause from delegates at #ASCL2025, General Secretary Pepe Di’Iasio proposes a simpler, fairer, more intelligent approach to implementing school report cards. You can read more about this proposal here: www.ascl.org.uk/ASCL/media/A...
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Rob Robson @robrobson137.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Great to see @beckyfrancis.bsky.social taking the stage to update #ascl2025 conference on the curriculum review
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Rob Robson @robrobson137.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Very much needed
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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
"We need resilience now more than ever, together with a healthy dose of optimism. Because these are not easy times...the theme of this conference is A Brighter Future...and we firmly believe that by working constructively with policymakers, we have the best chance of making it a reality." #ASCL2025
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Rob Robson @robrobson137.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
Powerful words from @pepediiasio.bsky.social to open day 2 of the #ASCL2025 conference #standingupforleaders
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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
💬 'Schools, simply enforcing the rules, are left looking like the villains…' @pepediiasio.bsky.social will use his #ASCL2025 speech today to warn against the 'blunt instrument' of absence fines – and suggest an alternative to Ofsted's 'Nando’s-style' report cards
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ASCL chief: Schools left looking like ‘villains’ on pupil absence
Pepe Di’Iasio will use his speech at ASCL’s conference today to address the issue of pupil absence and criticise Ofsted’s proposals, calling for three inspection grades, not five
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Rob Robson @robrobson137.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
@alastaircampbell2.bsky.social challenges us to think about where we fit into government on our own terms #ascl2025
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Rob Robson @robrobson137.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
@alastaircampbell2.bsky.social is being very engaging as he talks to #ascl2025 conference
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Rob Robson @robrobson137.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Excellent presentation about the future of eduaction from the Google for Education @googleforedu.bsky.social team - Fiona, Anu and Grace #ascl2025- so enjoy working with this team
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Rob Robson @robrobson137.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
A very full hall of leaders listening carefully to @ofstednews.bsky.social 's Martyn Oliver HMCI #ascl2025
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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Sir Martyn Oliver summarises what has been a whirlwind year of change, both in and out of the sector, and encourages delegates to respond to the #Ofsted consultation. He reiterates the purpose of report cards and says the new system recognises strengths and inclusion. #ASCL2025
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Julie McCulloch @juliemcculloch.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
HMCI Sir Martyn Oliver tells @ASCL2025 that it's really important that serving school and college leaders respond to Ofsted'current consultation. ASCL will be submitting our response, and sharing it with members, next week.
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Rob Robson @robrobson137.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Martyn Oliver asks us all to respond to the @ofstednews.bsky.social consultation #ascl2025
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Rob Robson @robrobson137.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
HMCI reminds us of the large number of changes introduced by @ofstednews.bsky.social over the last year #ascl2025
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Rob Robson @robrobson137.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
HMCI, Martyn Oliver @ofstednews.bsky.social reminds us that @ascl-uk.bsky.social was his union as a leader for 2 decades #ascl2025
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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
"It is an absolute privilege to stand before you as your President, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to address you all." ASCL President @mannybotwe.bsky.social begins his keynote address to delegates as #ASCL2025 @accliverpool.bsky.social begins.
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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
"Despite the challenges, I am hopeful. I believe this country’s best days lie ahead, not behind. There are so many examples of excellence in countless colleges and schools. But together we need to go further, so that every child gets the best education." Bridget Phillipson at #ASCL2025
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Sara Tanton @saratanton.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Keynote by SoS @ascl-uk.bsky.social conference includes details about smartphones in schools, absence, the RISE teams and SEN. #ascl2025
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Becky Arnold @beckyarnold.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Thank you Manny for a great start to @ascl-uk.bsky.social conference. Looking forward to MEGA being adopted! @mannybotwe.bsky.social #ASCL
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Steve Clarke @stevie-c.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
A fantastic start to #ASCL2025. Calling out the real challenges in education and a humorous but robust challenge of the new Ofsted framework and other core issues.
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Rob Robson @robrobson137.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Absence scars life chances says @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social #ascl2025
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Julie McCulloch @juliemcculloch.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Secretary of State Bridget Phillipson is up next at #ASCL2025. She talks about what we need to enable all children to succeed - great teachers, a curriculum that's fit for purpose, to tackle the attendance crisis, and strong and effective structures and accountability.
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