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 – now with DfE subsidy.
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.
Leadership Delivery Partner Programmes
Want to create a culture of leadership and build capacity for continuous improvement? We offer delivery partner programmes with flexible modular training, ideal for schools and MATs looking to retain and develop high quality leaders at all levels. We provide everything you need to delivery your own leadership programmes your way, with a range of modules to select from.
Top picks for you
View all13 June 2025
15 years of Embedding Formative Assessment – why commitment to a long-term vision pays off
Why after fifteen years, are we still continuing to embed formative assessment and what impact has it had in school; beyond its prime directive of improving the quality of teaching and learning?
5 June 2025
Teaching Commission Focus Group – What do school leaders say about teacher recruitment and retention?
England’s teacher recruitment and retention crisis is growing. In this Teaching Commission focus group, school leaders shared powerful insights into the pressures facing the profession, and the practical steps they’re taking to support staff and sustain schools.
29 May 2025
Teaching Commission Focus Group Summary: What do early career teachers say about teacher recruitment and retention?
SSAT Leadership Legacy Fellows were invited to join this important discussion about the recruitment and retention crisis facilitated by Professor Mary Bousted, Chair of the Teaching Commission, and Commissioner Angelina Idun.
22 May 2025
Transformative collaboration: Reimagining teaching and learning
Recognising what Gert Biesta (2016) describes as “…the beautiful risk of education,” we hope that this short piece introduces you to how engaging with SSAT’s Embedding Formative Assessment (EFA) programme – proven, evidence-based professional development – has revolutionised our approach to working together on formative assessment.
Upcoming events
View allTuesday 24 June 2025
EFA Open Day - Aston University Engineering Academy
Tuesday 24 June 2025
Seven principles for the design and delivery of leadership development in schools
Thursday 26 June 2025
Embedding Formative Assessment Briefing
Wednesday 24 September 2025
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