NEW … ASCL’s information day for independent sector heads and senior leaders – Central London – 25th June 2014 Here is some information and an e-link regarding an innovative information day which ASCL is holding in Central London on 25th June 2014 and which is specifically designed for and focused on senior leaders in fee-paying independent schools and colleges - members and non-members of ASCL including heads, deputies, bursars, all senior leadership team members and interested governors. This will be an occasion not to be missed and one which will deliver vital information to those leading and managing all types of independent secondary schools and colleges. Bookings may be made online through the ASCL website or by telephone to ASCL PD on 0116 299 1122. http://www.ascl.org.uk/events/events_event-detail.independent-schools-information-day.html ASCL holds an annual series of regional one-day information conferences where members are updated on current issues with ASCL officers giving feedback from their meetings and negotiations with organisations and bodies whose work directly affects all schools including those in the independent sector. The content is developed to ensure school and college leaders have all the information they need to make key decisions over the next year. ASCL works closely with HMC, GSA, the Society of Heads, ISBA and other independent school organisations and many ASCL members work in the independent sector in a variety of school leadership positions. ASCL greatly values its independent school members and this information conference will offer professional information and updates presented specifically for those in feepaying independent secondary and all-through schools. It is intended that the day will include the following topics: the political agenda key government policies curriculum, assessment and qualifications pensions recent developments in HR & employment law data and performance tables speakers from the independent sector associations a view from independent members of ASCL Council and speakers will include: Ian Bauckham, ASCL President 2013-14 Brian Lightman, ASCL General Secretary Malcolm Trobe, ASCL Deputy General Secretary Rosanne Musgrave, ASCL Independent Schools Specialist Sue Kirkham, ASCL Curriculum and Assessment Specialist David Binnie, ASCL Pensions Specialist David Snashall, ASCL Hotline Leader Richard Tanton ASCL Member Support Director Charlotte Vere GSA Peter Bodkin Society of Heads Conference registration will start at 08.45 and will end at 15.30. A final programme will be available once confirmed and publicised through the ASCL mailings and website. Early booking is advisable to secure places. Rosanne Musgrave Independent Schools Specialist email : rosanne.musgrave@ascl.org.uk Association of School and College Leaders T: 0116 299 1122 | 130 Regent Road Leicester LE1 7PG www.ascl.org.uk | Join us on Twitter @ASCL_UK Have you had your say in the Great Education Debate? www.greateducationdebate.org.uk | www.facebook.com/GreatEducationDebate Join the debate on Twitter @GreatEdDebate #GEDebate