Claire Green

Molly vs The Machines, exposes the impact social media content can have on young lives. Molly was shown harmful content online that contributed to her death. Social media platforms must do more to protect young people from preventable harm.

‘Tougher regulation should have been introduced years ago,’ says @ASCL_UK's @pepediiasio, responding to a survey showing 97% of teachers are supportive of social media restrictions for children tes.com/magazine/news/…

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

We urge all stakeholders in post-16 education to respond to the consultation on these significant changes to the level 2 and 3 landscape at post-16: consult.education.gov.uk/technical-educ…

🕛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

#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

Find the full JCQ data set on November 2025 English and maths GCSE resits here: jcq.org.uk/examination-re…

📊 Nov 2025 GCSE resits: ✅ English up (37.5% 4+, now above pre‑pandemic) ❌ Maths stuck (23.2%, below 2019) 📈 More resitting Progress is possible – but the current model, esp for maths, isn’t working for #TheForgottenThird. With reform on the table, now is the time for change.

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'.

📱School leavers will be able to prove their GCSE results to post-16 settings and employers on a government app on their phones from this summer, with ministers claiming it could save schools and colleges £30 million in admin feweek.co.uk/new-gcse-resul…

School leaders: if you're currently in the window for an #inspection and want to know how to best prepare your SLT and wider school and college staff, we have two half-day sessions coming up later this month: ascl.org.uk/preparing-for-… #Ofsted #education

‘Forcing students with complex needs to wait until post-16 for relevant entry level study is not inclusion by design.’ As always, @MargaretMulhol2 takes a holistic and optimistic view in this fantastic piece 👏🏻

Join us in Manchester next month when we'll be inviting leaders to examine how strong #pastoral leadership underpins a thriving, connected and successful school community. Full details at ascl.org.uk/pastoral Many thanks to event sponsor @humanutopia #ASCLPastoral #SEND

Julia is such a font of edu-financial wisdom - it is a real privilege to work with her. This article provides a really balanced summary 👏🏻

Lorna Newbrook appeared on BBC Breakfast this morning to promote her #pintformike blood donation campaign. If you’re a post-16 leader, use Lorna’s 🆓 resources as part of your Y12/13 programme and help your students to save lives in memory of Mike♥️ pintformike.org

🎯 First term at ASCL done! Grateful to work with inspiring colleagues & excited for what’s ahead in post-16 education. 🎄 Wishing everyone a well-deserved Christmas break – thank you for all you do to support young people! 🫶🏻 #FestiveThanks #ChristmasWishes

"I couldn't have asked for better support at what was a very difficult time. I am extremely grateful to ASCL for making this as smooth as possible." We represent 25,000 senior leaders across the UK from primary through to post-16. Join us: ascl.org.uk/join

🆕 FE Outcomes 2022/23 for 544,050 learners aged 16–18: ✅ 85%➡️sustained positive destinations (-1ppt) 💼 48%➡️employment (-3ppt) 🎓 66%➡️learning (+1ppt) (51➡️FE;15➡️HE) ⚖️ 2% benefits V positive overall,but regional gaps remain tinyurl.ee/kDNQe 👏🏻THANK YOU FE staff👏🏻