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Free school meals and breakfast clubs can be a real lifeline to families who are struggling,but if they are going to be done on the cheaptheir impact will be greatly diminished-they must be fully funded Free school meals: DfE confirms paltry 3p infant rise schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-confirms-p…

The logistics of checking the right person has the right paper in the right colour,in the right size,in the right venue on the morning of an exam is bewildering and awesome Extra exam time: why do so many schoolkids suddenly need it? | Exams | The Guardian theguardian.com/education/2025…

Interesting new paper investigates how teaching assistants (TAs) in England scaffold students' learning, particularly how the structure of a task (open vs. closed) influences the strategies TAs use. Thread below 👇

Understanding the link between low family income and maths achievement: researchschool.org.uk/unity/news/wha…

Moving to a new role or been asked to sign a new contract within your existing role? ASCL members can access our invaluable (and free) contract-checking service - find out more at ascl.org.uk/contractchecki… #employmentcontract #education #employment #ASCLmembers

The next in-person ASCL Primary Network meeting (ASCL HQ) is Mon 2 June 9:30am-12:30pm. Lunch is provided. You are welcome to stay and work/plan in the afternoon if you wish. It is all free of charge. Focus is SEND/Inclusion. Book here: ascl.org.uk/PrimaryNetwork…

In today's video briefing with Pepe Di’Iasio there's the latest on teaching apprenticeships, the report by the Child Poverty Action Group on the increasing cost of education for families, and analysis by FFT Education Datalab on grading severity: vimeo.com/1082850846

New to headship or taking up your first HT role in next year? The #ASCLNewHeads Conference is designed specifically to support you in the next phase of your leadership journey. We're delighted too Catherine McKinnell MP will be joining us as a keynote - more at ascl.org.uk/NewHeads

#ASCLmembers: catch up with May's #policy update, now available to view or download as a podcast at ascl.org.uk/teamascl Topics include the latest on the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, T level funding guide, and the School Estate Management Standards.

Sending best wishes to primary schools today at the start of KS2 SATs week. Hope it all goes well.

Da-dah! The Royal Shakespeare Company RSC Learning is working with EEF, nfer and University of Exeter to evaluate the impact of Shakespeare’s works / RSC teaching approaches on Year 5 writing outcomes. Here's how your school could get involved: rsc.org.uk/learn/research…

#ASCLmembers - we're delighted Keziah Featherstone will be joining us at the next ASCL Women Leaders' Network on 19 May. Keziah has a wealth of experience as a senior leader alongside her work with #WomenEd and the Headteacher’s Roundtable. More info at ascl.org.uk/WomenLeaders

ASCL members: all the latest updates for the post-16 sector are in May's Post-16 News by Anne Murdoch, on its way to your inbox now. Items include the Curriculum and Assessment Review, the recent Education Select Committee on post-16 and skills, and the latest on T levels.

#ASCLmembers -a reminder that Keziah Featherstone will be joining us at the ASCL Women Leaders' Network at 6pm today. Keziah has a wealth of experience as a senior leader alongside her work with #WomenEd and the Headteacher’s Roundtable. More info at ascl.org.uk/WomenLeaders

Delighted to be at #ISBAConf2025 today - come and have a chat with Emma Harrison and Kcarrie at the ASCL stand to find out more about how we can support you. #bursars #businessleadership #education

There is more to ASCL than the traditional union membership. Top quality for that protection should you need it, but it offers so much more. 👇🏼

ASCL membership provides peace of mind when you need it most. We welcome members from all phases in #education and support those working in all senior leadership roles, including SENCos, ALNCOs in Wales, and HR managers. Join ASCL today: ascl.org.uk/join

Great to welcome #primary leaders to ASCL HQ this morning for our Primary Network meeting. The dates for academic year 2025/6 will be available on our website very soon.

Lovey to see you Denham!

Our best wishes to those celebrating Eid al-Adha from us all at ASCL. #EidMubarak