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#ASCLmembers - welcome back to a new term, and the return of our Tuesday newsletters. Today's edition includes a summary of the key points following yesterday's announcement to end single-phrase #Ofsted judgements, plus Ofsted's response to the Big Listen consultation.

Following yesterday's announcements about #Ofsted judgements, Pepe Di’Iasio is joined by Tom Middlehurst in today's video briefing to highlight some of the key changes and implications for school and college leaders: vimeo.com/1005835993?sha…

A reminder our webinar with Tom Middlehurst for governors and trustees is taking place next week. The session will help explain this year’s results, consider how to compare results over time, and look ahead to future changes: ascl.org.uk/ResultsWebinar #exams2024 #ASCLmembers

"We have become a nation that is hooked on exams, and this report resonates with many concerns raised by school and college leaders." Our response to OCR review of 11-16 education: tinyurl.com/y9mkwkmf

Some really important messages from our sessions so far at today’s ASCL PD event. Lots of concerns about the use of #AI in #education. There are concerns about its use, and rightfully so- but its benefits should not be ignored

Amid plans to introduce #inspection report cards, a new #Ofsted framework, and the on-going review of curriculum, assessment & performance measures, ASCL are pleading with Department for Education & Ofsted to ensure reforms are 'joined up': buff.ly/47dfM1D

We've two great opportunities to join our Member Support team, providing an essential and unparalleled service to our members : ➡ Deputy Director of Member Support ➡ Head of Hotline (telephone advice line) Find out more: ascl.org.uk/vacancies #recruitment #education

Pleased to have been able to represent ASCL members in this important discussion. A very welcome step towards government and unions working more effectively together, for the benefit of the pupils and staff in our schools and colleges.

"A policy that prioritises physical presence over meaningful engagement is fundamentally flawed." See ASCL #SEND and Inclusion Specialist Margaret Mulholland article on the new attendance codes in @Tes

Build a strong and sustainable languages department and navigate and overcome barriers to language learning at our inaugural Conference for Strategic Leadership of Languages: ℹ ascl.org.uk/LangConf With Goethe-Institut London British Council National Consortium for Languages Education #Gimagine #ASCLLanguages

Proud to be able to chair such a powerful coalition coming together to work in concert in the best interests of all those Who are Losing Learning

Introducing a new report card system for school inspection will be challenging but we must approach Ofsted reform with optimism, writes ASCL general secretary Pepe Di’Iasio tes.com/magazine/analy…

Join us in Belfast on 22 November for this year's ASCL Northern Ireland Annual Conference and our theme 'Leading Together'- more details and online booking at ascl.org.uk/niconf #ASCLNI2024 #NorthernIreland #education #CPD

Amid plans to introduce #inspection report cards, a new #Ofsted framework, and the on-going review of curriculum, assessment & performance measures, ASCL are pleading with Department for Education & Ofsted to ensure reforms are 'joined up' – buff.ly/47dfM1D

"There is an opportunity here to recalibrate our approach and create a system that is more proportionate and stable, and provides greater clarity and assurance to parents." Pepe Di’Iasio reflects on this week's announcement around #Ofsted reforms in Tes:

Reflections on a dramatic start to the new term in Pepe Di’Iasio video briefing today, with more on #Ofsted, independent schools and VAT, plus our ongoing work with the DfE on various areas: vimeo.com/1006922374?sha…

#ASCLmembers - today's email newsletter includes the latest on #Ofsted, our submission to HM Treasury ahead of the #AutumnBudget, the latest on the consultation on the VAT levy on independent schools, and our updated guide 'Your Pay Award: What to expect and next steps'.

We certainly have work to do if we are to create a system that achieves a more proportionate, positive and stable situation in the best interests of students and staff