School mobile phone crackdown is a non-policy for a non-problem

Geoff Barton, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, responds to a government “ crackdown ” on mobile phones in schools with the publication of new guidance on Monday (19 February).

/News/Our-news-and-press-releases/School-mobile-phone-crackdown-is-a-non-policy-for 19/02/2024 00:00:00

ASCL comment on Kindred Squared report on school readiness

Pepe Di’Iasio, General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, responds to a report from Kindred Squared, suggesting a growing number of pupils are not school ready when they start in reception.

/News/Our-news-and-press-releases/ASCL-comment-on-Kindred-Squared-report-on-school-r 22/01/2026 00:00:00

Nicholas Binder

https://ascl.org.uk/ 31/03/2020 09:34:58

Laura Smale

https://ascl.org.uk/ 11/08/2020 12:21:49

Amelia Jenkinson

https://ascl.org.uk/ 30/04/2021 12:54:58

Caroline Arnold

https://ascl.org.uk/ 04/05/2022 10:25:28

Jessica Lobbett

https://ascl.org.uk/ 17/05/2023 12:32:36

Nicholas Binder

https://ascl.org.uk/ 10/10/2023 10:18:20

North East

North East Council Representatives Name Position School/College/Trust Information Craig Rees Vice Principal Polam Hall School DASH Representative 2025-26 Michael Wright Headteacher Framwellgate School Durham  

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South West

South West Council Representatives Name Position School/College/Trust Information Chris Hildrew Headteacher Churchill Academy and Sixth Form Honorary Treasurer 2024-25 and 2025-26 Jessica Lobbett Headteacher The Castle School   Dr Jeremy Plumb He...

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