A brighter future
for education
Since 1987 our trusted team of experts have supported educators in schools.
Through our membership communities we work in partnership with leaders and teachers nationally to drive improvement and innovation within education.
Our insight and deep expertise enable us to tailor professional development and school improvement programmes, so together we can achieve effective, sustainable and student-centric outcomes.
Membership
Offers inspiring and purposeful collaboration with other like-minded school leaders across primary, secondary, special and MAT schools as well as a range of discounted CPD and exclusive thought leadership.
Embedding Formative Assessment
Proven to positively impact GCSE outcomes, develop more engaged learners, help teacher wellbeing and retention, and create a greater sense of community.
Lead Practitioner
Nationally recognised status of excellent practice for teachers, support staff and leaders in any phase. Suitable for a cohort of staff, individuals or schools wanting to deliver their own training within their local network.
Student Leadership
Developed in partnership with our national network around excellent practice, nurture your young people to have an impact, through developing the skills and traits needed for success in and out of the classroom.
Student Leadership for IMPACT
SSAT are the UK’s biggest and most experienced provider of student leadership training and support for education providers, with over 30 years of experience helping settings build the capacity and capabilities of their student leaders.
Through webinars for staff facilitating your student leadership work and bespoke training for your student leaders we can help you increase the impact of your work in this crucial area. We can also help you to recognise the impact of your student leaders through our unrivalled accreditation process.
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View all11 September 2025
Reflections on the new inspection framework: Old wine in new bottles or a vintage year?
So, the new Ofsted inspection framework is finally with us, almost exactly two months before it will be used in earnest for the first time.
3 September 2025
In an age of the robots, why oracy education has never mattered more
I’ve long believed in the importance of oracy education. As a young teacher, I was inspired by the Bullock Report, which made the case – beautifully and unarguably – for the importance of language across the curriculum.
29 August 2025
A tribute to Dave Baker
There will rightly many tributes to Dave Baker. He was much loved and admired, he brought people together in a way few can do. His height and colourful bow ties meant he stood out in a crowd, and reflected his stature among those who knew him, his warmth and sense of fun.
11 August 2025
Student Leadership: A more nuanced approach to participation and empowerment
Since the turn of the calendar year, I have been responsible for SSAT’s offer for supporting schools in supporting student leadership. When I took on this role, I couldn’t have been more delighted because my first brief as a newly appointed assistant headteacher was to build our school’s student leadership offer. Exactly twenty years later, I was being asked to return to where my whole-school leadership journey started.
Upcoming events
View allTuesday 16 September 2025
Seven principles for the design and delivery of leadership development in schools
Wednesday 24 September 2025
Leading with AI
Thursday 25 September 2025
Ensuring Student Leadership has IMPACT in your setting
Wednesday 8 October 2025
Introduction to Coaching
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