In the words of Shakespeare, Principal Carl Smith describes the reaction of people upon discovering one is a headteacher – “And every tale condemns me for a villain”.

ASCL Post-16 and Colleges Specialist Kevin Gilmartin examines the history behind the personal statement and why it’s now changing.

Head Teacher of a Pupil Referral Service Lisa Balderstone shares her passion for Council and school leadership, and her collection of the finest malt whisky.

ASCL is committed to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) among school, college and trust leaders, and in our own organisation.

ASCL Director of Policy Julie McCulloch on the surprise summer election and ASCL’s work with policymakers.
 

Continue to be part of our great community when you retire from a school or college leadership role with ASCL Associate membership.

The fund is here to support you when you most need it.

ASCL is proud to represent school and college leaders from across the UK. Read the latest information from our colleagues across the nation - Cymru, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

What are your thoughts about single-phrase Ofsted judgements? Here, ASCL members have their say.

Luke Sibieta from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) highlights the latest analysis showing that schools and colleges will be forced to make difficult trade-offs just to keep running.

General Secretary Pepe Di’Iasio gazes into the future to see what the next five years may have in store for education.

Louise Hatswell and Emma Harrison share insights and actions from ASCL’s business leader pay report.