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"The inadequacy of the proposed pay award is compounded by the government’s intention that schools should foot the bill out of their existing allocations." Our full comment on Bridget Phillipson submission to the #STRB: ow.ly/VUJi50Uox6F

DfE has published KS2 revised attainment data for 2023/24 and updated the Primary School Accountability Technical Guide. Data on Compare School and College Performance (CSCP) has been published and IDSRs updated from 12 Dec. Further details in ASCL member newsletter.

"The narrative around education being a cost needs to change and it must be seen as an investment that is pivotal to generating the economic growth that the country needs and the government is aiming for." Our evidence submission to the #STRB: ow.ly/uUTG50UqAAK

On using report cards: "We are encouraging the government and #Ofsted to take the time they need to make this much-needed change, and to take both schools and parents with them. This is too important to rush.” Ofsted's Big Listen monitoring report: ow.ly/ATtl50UuhEt

Stacey… When you’re back from Smithy’s wedding, give us a call #GavinAndStacey

The DfE has published successful applicants for the last round of the now-axed Trust Capacity Fund - Tes revealed back in June the last window saw trusts increasingly unlikely to get the full amount of money they bid for tes.com/magazine/news/…

"Schools and colleges have been expected to absorb relentless financial pressures over the past 15 years… But we cannot go on like this. It is death by a thousand cuts," says Julie McCulloch

#ASCLmembers - our first Business Matters newsletter of the new year by Emma Harrison is on its way to you now, and includes details of our next Business Leaders' Online Forum, plus how to register your interest for our Business Leader Roadshows coming up later this year.

Reminder that the fabulous Mary Myatt is joining the ASCL Women Leaders group on Monday.

If Mark, myself and John are struggling then 100% the other players will be too. We need to help them and give them someone to talk to. Don’t suffer in silence.

#ASCLmembers - January's Team ASCL policy briefing is available to view or download on our website. Updates include the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill and our accompanying survey to gather members' views, #pensions, and #Ofsted ascl.org.uk/teamASCL (member login req'd)

Peace of mind when you need it most - we're here to support you. ASCL is an association made up of senior leaders in primary, secondary, independent, business, and post-16 education. Join ASCL today: ascl.org.uk/join Any questions? See our FAQs: ascl.org.uk/FAQs

👏🏻 #StrengthtoTalk 🤜🏻🤛🏻♥️ So important to reach out to someone. There are people and organisations available to share how u r feeling ASCL Mental Health Foundation Mind Samaritans

⬇️ many thanks for your openness Scott Sivier 👏👏

#ASCLmembers - February's Business Matters by Emma Harrison is out now and includes a summary of discussions from #ASCLCouncil last week around SSSNB and business leader pay, plus details of our forthcoming Business Leader Roadshow events in London, Leeds and Cardiff.