The ASCL Ethnic Diversity Network (previously the ASCL BAME Leaders' Network) is a friendly, collaborative and supportive group. We come together to discuss how we can bring about structural changes across the education sector. We want to consider the issues faced by BAME leaders and provide support and solutions.
We believe coaching and mentoring are highly effective strategies. If you would like to get in touch with any of the leaders who have kindly offered to act as coaches and mentors, please contact them via the email link in their bios detailed below.
Join our group on LinkedIn
ASCL members may also be interested in joining our free ASCL Ethnic Diversity group on LinkedIn. Stay updated onmeetings and collaborate beyond our network sessions. You can apply to join here.
Our meetings in 2025-26 are scheduled to start at 6pm and conclude at 7pm.
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| Wednesday 22 October 2025 |
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Guest speaker: Katherine Aston, Research Manager, NFER
Katherine will share research on ethnic disparities in teacher retention and leadership progression, followed by an interactive discussion on practical strategies for your context. |
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| Monday 1 December 2025 |
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| Monday 19 January 2026 |
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| Wednesday 18 March 2026 |
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| Tuesday 19 May 2026 |
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Gary Mullings
Chair, ASCL Ethnic Diversity Network
Headteacher, Vyners School
Hamira Shah
Deputy Chair, ASCL Ethnic Diversity Network.
ASCL Council: Yorkshire and the Humber Representative and on ASCL Ethics, Inclusion and Equalities Committee.
Deputy Headteacher, North Huddersfield Trust School
To find out more and to join the ASCL Ethnic Diversity Network, please complete the online form below. If you have any further queries, please contact CorporateAdmin@ascl.org.uk