November 2013

The know zone

  • Pensions unpicked
    Thought about retirement yet? However far off it may be, start looking now at your options, says David Binnie. There may be unforeseen complications but also opportunities. More
  • Squeezed middle
    Schools may need to become lean and mean in order to adapt to new funding levels, says Sam Ellis, or they may find themselves facing a budget crisis. More
  • Raising the stakes
    Ofsted judgements look likely to be tougher in key areas under the revised guidance introduced in September, says Jan Webber. And the bar is being set higher for achieving ‘good’. More
  • Leading education
    ASCL exists to reflect and promote the views of its members, which is why ASCL Council is so important. ASCL Council is made up of 148 elected representatives and is the association’s policy-making body, meeting four times a year. Council members represent ASCL at meetings with government officials and other organisations. It is from Council that national officers, including the president, are elected. In each edition of Leader this year, we will spotlight the work of a particular committee of Council. This month, it is the turn of the Education Committee. More
  • Council focus
    What does it mean to be a Council rep? More
  • ASCL PD events
    New to the leadership team, Leadership for Outstanding Performance, and Homerun for Headship More
  • First term almost over
    ASCL Professional Development (PD) offers high-quality, relevant, up-to-date and competitively priced courses. Our training is delivered by a team of skilled trainers and consultants, almost all of whom have been headteachers or senior school leaders. More
  • How do you say?
    Focus on... 1,000-words challenge More
  • Adding value
    Time to protect your pension pot? More
  • Food for thought
    The government plans to spend £600 million on free school meals (FSM) for every child in a state-funded infant school and disadvantaged students in further education. Is this a good idea? Is this money well spent or should it be spent elsewhere? Here ASCL members share their views. More
  • Leaders' surgery
    The antidote to common leadership conundrums... More
  • Choice language?
    Would you like IT with your G&T? Or, like Eric Hester, are you bemused by the proliferation of acronyms? More
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ASCL PD events

New to the Leadership Team

This one-day course is designed to develop skills and attitudes in delegates to enable them to:

  • concentrate on the core purpose of their job and perform it effectively
  • be an active and successful member of a new team
  • manage time and job pressures to enable high levels of effectiveness while leading a balanced and fulfilling life
  • successfully manage conflict and challenge within the new role

INFO www.ascl.org.uk/newtoleadershipteam

Leadership for Outstanding Performance

Every school, college, leader and individual has the potential to achieve sustainable outstanding performance. This course is about getting the most from people and this workshop focuses on the leadership of people and not school processes.

This programme is for all members of the leadership team and staff who want to personally excel and lead others to deliver outstanding performance.

INFO www.ascl.org.uk/leadership_outstanding_performance

Homerun for Headship

This is an essential course for those contemplating proceeding further in leadership within secondary education. The course will consist of workshops, formal presentations, interactive discussion and one-to-one sessions designed to give personal help and encouragement.

INFO www.ascl.org.uk/homerun_for_headship

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