ASCL

The Association of School and College Leaders

The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) is a leading professional body representing more than 18,000 school, college and system leaders across the UK.

Our members work in more than 90 per cent of secondary schools and colleges of all types, and are responsible for the education of more than four million young people. ASCL works to shape national education policy, provide advice and support to members and deliver first class professional development across the sector.

Inspired by a vision of high quality education for all young people, ASCL aims to be the first choice professional body for all school, college and system leaders.

We will achieve this through:

- Offering advice, guidance and best practice

- Providing members with legal support and full trade union representation

- Shaping and influencing policy

- Delivering high quality professional development for the education sector

ASCL Professional Development (ASCL PD), a limited company affiliated to ASCL, is a major provider of professional development courses, consultancy and leadership appointment services for the education sector.