The Curriculum and Assessment Review: Implications for the independent sector

By Neil Smith , ASCL Independent Sector Specialist While the Curriculum and Assessment Review report (CAR) may have disappointed independent school and college leaders who hoped to read a more radical document, particularly with regard to public examinations and the asse...

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Ellie Costello

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Guidance

Academy conversion support grant Changes to the academy conversion support grant (ACSG) are due to take place from 1 September 2024. Most notably, maintained mainstream schools that apply to convert to academy status will only be eligible for the £25,000 conversion support...

/Leader/Issues/2024-Summer-term/Guidance 31/05/2024 14:26:35

System Leadership in Action: Languages 

By Philip Harding-Esch, NCLE - UCL Communications Lead As school leaders, you’re well aware that supporting your language teams can be instrumental in boosting both uptake and attainment. With the new GCSE languages specification already underway and unprecedented levels ...

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Improving attendance

NFER’s Matt Walker shares the latest findings on why we need to rebuild connections with parents and rethink how we discuss mental health to effectively address student absence. School attendance is a key factor in supporting positive academic and social outcomes for stud...

/Leader/Issues/2025-Summer-Term/Improving-attendance 12/06/2025 10:44:51

Engaging Students in Sustainability: A fun and impactful journey

By Tarina Chow, Executive Business Manager of a SEND-specialist MAT This blog is part 3 of a three-part series. You can read parts 1 and 2 as follows: Part 1 Sustainability: A practical guide for schools and college leaders Part 2 Sustainability is a journey, not a desti...

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Openness and kindness

Carolyn Roberts is chair of ASCL’s Ethical Leadership Commission which was launched at ASCL Annual Conference 2017. In this latest series of blogs, Carolyn explores some of the principles and virtues which feature in the Commission’s Framework for Ethical Leadership. OPENN...

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Honesty and trust

Carolyn Roberts is chair of ASCL’s Ethical Leadership Commission which was launched at ASCL Annual Conference 2017. In this latest series of blogs, Carolyn explores some of the principles and virtues which feature in the Commission’s Framework for Ethical Leadership. HONES...

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Why V levels are not just BTECs in disguise

By Claire Green , Post-16 and Skills Specialist, Association of School and College Leaders Is the introduction of V levels a genuine reform, or just a cosmetic change from qualifications which already exist? Many in the sector are sceptical that they are essentially a r...

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What’s Coming Up at Bett UK 2026?

By Duncan Verry, Portfolio Director, Bett Global Excitement for Bett UK 2026 is reaching new heights and this is your moment to be part of it . Following a record-shattering 2025 with a 23% surge in educator attendance and the largest exhibitor showcase in our 40-year hist...

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