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National Funding Formula & Autumn Budget: What does it mean for #schools in 2026/27? Modest uplifts, FSM expansion & unresolved SEND pressures shape the landscape. @julia_harnden – @ASCL_UK – helps us schools to understand the changes. Read her analysis: buff.ly/tK6UzFq

“Reading for pleasure is a powerful and joyful gateway to a world of knowledge, and the Go All In campaign is an excellent initiative...#Reading opens up all other subjects, firing the imagination, and inspiring creativity." Full comment: ow.ly/czl150XW82i

#ASCLmembers in #Wales: today's video briefing focuses on our upcoming professional developments, including webinars on coaching and teambuilding, safeguarding, #pensions with Quilter, and our Conferences for Assistant and Deputy Headteachers: ow.ly/ebop50XW6WL

NAPCE is very proud to support the @ASCL_UK Conference for Pastoral Leaders 2026 & we will be in attendance. Find out more here: ascl.org.uk/professional-d… #NAPCE #PastoralCare #Education #Schools #ASCL #Conference

*SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES AT #ASCL2026* Our exhibition is your opportunity to engage with over 1,000 school, college and trust leaders from across the UK. 75% of our exhibition stands have now been sold - don't miss out! Contact us at exhibitions@ascl.org.uk

#ASCLMembers: a reminder that many of our staff will be undertaking training today and 14 January. Due to this, a limited Hotline service will run and wait times/call backs will take longer than usual, for which we apologise. ℹ️ ascl.org.uk/hotline #education

As an #ASCLmember, you'll benefit from expert professional support and protection, while connecting with leaders who share your commitment, ambition and passion for education leadership. Join by 18 January to take advantage of our special new year offer: ascl.org.uk/join

#ASCLmembers - a reminder that it's the first meeting of the Women Leaders' Community tonight at 6.00pm. We're delighted that Prof Becky Francis CBE, Chair of the Curriculum and Assessment Review, will be joining us as our guest speaker, and for Q&As. ℹ️ ascl.org.uk/womenleaders

#ASCLMembers Please note many of our staff will be undertaking training on 13 and 14 January. Due to this, a limited Hotline service will run on these days and wait times/call backs will take longer than usual, for which we apologise. ascl.org.uk/hotline #education

🚨NEW PODCAST🚨 What lies ahead for schools and colleges in 2026? @pepediiasio, General Secretary of @ASCL_UK, gives his verdict on the opportunities and challenges that teachers and leaders may encounter this year. Listen here: insideyoured.com

🕛Reminder: the Post‑16 Level 3 & Below Pathways consultation closes at 12am, Mon 12 Jan. @ASCL_UK has responded: lnkd.in/eXbfnKnv We support V levels in principle but warn against a rushed rollout, limited flexibility & premature removal of AGQs. #Vlevels #HaveYourSay

Strategies to tackle persistent absence, reduce exclusions and manage behaviour all feature at this year's #ASCLPastoral Conference. In this short video, @MargaretMulhol2 shares more about our extensive programme. ℹ️ ascl.org.uk/pastoral Thanks to event sponsor @humanutopia

Delighted to be exhibiting at #IncludEd2026 today. If you're attending, do come to the ASCL stand to find out more about the work we do supporting leaders in education. Also, @pepediiasio will be joining the panel discussion '#Inclusion across and beyond #SEND' at 12.30pm.

#ASCLmembers - do you have senior leadership colleagues who are not yet ASCL members? Do please let them know about us and we’ll send you a small thank you gift for those who join on your recommendation. ℹ️ ascl.org.uk/recommend #education #leadership #tradeunion

In today's video briefing @pepediiasio acknowledges the havoc caused by #StormGoretti as many of you have been wrestling with the difficult decisions over whether to close or open your schools and colleges. Plus inspections for MATS, and exam results app: ow.ly/Bw3N50XTZKu

#ASCLmembers: today's video briefing for members in #Wales includes information on our upcoming webinars on #safeguarding and pupil support, and coaching and team building, plus more on our conferences for Assistant and Deputy Headteachers: ow.ly/lNK750XTVBT #education

#BettUK2026 takes place from 21 to 23 January and we're delighted to be a partner for this superb event celebrating #education. Planning on attending? @Bett_show Duncan Verry outlines the main takeaways for you and your team in his guest blog: ow.ly/cc2w50XRQPu

Pleased to represent @ASCL_UK members at today’s @wfpevents conference on Level 3 reforms from October’s Post‑16 White Paper. Highlighted implementation challenges and the need to prioritise accessibility & transition. ⏳Remember: consultation closes Mon - shorturl.at/8vUQF

#ASCLmembers: look out for January's edition of Primary Focus by @tiffnieharris. This issue includes information on chicken pox vaccinations, early years funding rates, and school performance data. Subscribe for our newsletters via ascl.org.uk/MyASCL and 'Preferences'.

“We're sure school and college leaders will welcome the administrative savings made possible as a result of this change, although this will only amount to a drop in the ocean compared to the funding pressures they remain under.” Education Record app: ow.ly/5yhv50XSWR6