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A Great Debate for the 21st century

In part two of their blog looking at the Great Debate of 1976, ASCL Vice President Rich Atterton and ASCL representative Helen Wakefield now consider a Great Debate for the 21st century.

Posted: 13/10/2026 10:21:03
  • Policy
  • Strategy
  • Blog

The Great Debate, 50 years on

In the first of a two-part blog, ASCL Vice President Rich Atterton and ASCL representative Helen Wakefield look back to 1976 and an important speech by Prime Minister Jim Callaghan where education policy was brought into public focus.  Fifty years on, what’s changed, and what can we build on?  

Posted: 13/10/2026 10:14:44
  • Policy
  • Strategy
  • Blog

Inclusion by design means more than having a plan

What if inclusion by design is less about doing more, and more about connecting what we already do? In her latest blog, ASCL Leadership and Workforce Specialist Kathryn Morgan explores how intentional design, professional learning and teacher expertise can help schools reduce barriers to learning without lowering ambition.

Posted: 06/10/2026 11:53:39
  • Inclusion
  • Strategy
  • Blog
  • Workforce

Building cultures that enable people and organisations to thrive

What enables people to do their best work, sustain their commitment and contribute fully to the organisations they serve? Drawing on the latest research, Gemma Scotcher from Education Support suggests three questions for leaders and their teams to explore.

Posted: 06/10/2026 10:19:46
  • Mental Health
  • Blog
  • Wellbeing
  • Workforce
  • Sustainable school leadership

Why International Experience for Teachers and Leaders Matters for UK Schools

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, as Dr Fiona Rogers, Deputy CEO of the Council of British International Schools, outlines in her guest blog. 

Posted: 05/10/2026 10:42:04
  • Recruitment and Retention
  • International
  • Blog