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What do you do on a Sunday night between 8pm and 8.30pm? Chances are if you’re on Twitter and involved in education, you’ll be following #SLTchat. 

ASCL has hosted #SLTchat several times over the past few terms, presiding over some really positive and constructive ‘chats’. Recent topics include nurturing the next generation of school leaders, curriculum and assessment and, succession planning. 

Our social media reach increases by more than 80 per cent during a ‘chat’ week, demonstrating just how engaged the education community is with this influential resource. 

#SLTchat founder and ASCL member Ross Morrison McGill explains more about this weekly social media phenomenon: 

“Kick-started in August 2012, @SLTchat was a gap in the CPD [continuing professional development] market for school leaders all over the UK. The hashtag #SLTchat now commands a position in the social media community that few equals. It has become the go-to hashtag for advice and discussion about school leadership matters, interview advice and all-things curriculum, exams and assessment. 

“During the last academic year alone, high-profile hosts including Secretary of State Nicky Morgan, Rt. Hon. Tristram Hunt, Ofsted, DfE, ASCL and Future Leaders prove the sphere of influence the #SLTchat team offers school leaders provides the very best of educational discussions. 

“If you’ve never tried Twitter then you really should; it’s the best free CPD you can get and the @SLTchat community are always keen to share ideas and collaborate to solve the most complex of leadership issues and problems.”

#SLTchat is held every Sunday at 8pm during term-time. Follow the hashtag and join in. The chat is promoted throughout the week and curates a leadership theme, including the opportunity to vote for the questions you would most like to discuss.

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