ASCL Council by-elections: opportunity to join Council as an elected member
The greatest strength of ASCL is that it is run by members, for members. Our policy-making body is formed from a group of elected members collectively known as Council. All categories of member are represented, and the ratio of Council representatives to members is more generous in ASCL than in any of the other unions and professional associations. This democratic base is fundamental to serving our diverse membership and is essential to our continuing success and effectiveness.
ASCL Council consists of around 60 elected ASCL members. The main purpose of Council is to determine our position on key policy issues. These positions are then used by the Presidential Trio, General Secretary and policy team to engage with ministers and civil servants, and by our public relations team in our messaging to the media.
Council meets three times during the academic year. A Council meeting consists of plenary sessions, debates on ‘hot’ topics, a forum session with a visiting speaker, and attendance at one of five committees.
Council by-election: West Midlands region
An opportunity has arisen to represent the West Midlands region on Council. This is open to any full ASCL member in the following areas: Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Herefordshire, Sandwell, Shropshire, Solihull, Staffordshire,
City of Stoke on Trent, Telford and Wrekin, Walsall, Warwickshire, Wolverhampton, Worcestershire.
Nomination form.
Council by-election: Yorkshire and the Humber region
An opportunity has arisen to represent the Yorkshire and the Humber region on Council. This is open to any full ASCL member in the following areas: Barnsley, Bradford, Calderdale, Doncaster, East Riding of Yorkshire, Kingston upon Hull, Kirklees, Leeds, North Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, Rotherham, Sheffield, Wakefield, York.
Nomination form.
Council by-election: Business Leader Representative
An opportunity has arisen for a Business Leader Representative on Council. This is open to any full ASCL member working as a business leader.
Nomination form.
We would particularly welcome nominations from people from groups currently under-represented on ASCL Council, including women, representatives of BAME and LGBT+ communities, assistant and deputy heads, and leaders based in early years, primary or FE settings.
Forms should be emailed to
counciladmin@ascl.org.uk no later than
12pm on Monday 13 July 2026.
If you have any questions, either about the nomination process or about Council membership, please contact
Hayley Dunn, Director of Finance, IT and Governance.