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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.
Don't miss out: Improve student outcomes with Embedding Formative Assessment
This is your last chance for a DfE subsidy for this transformative programme.
- Empower students
- Build teacher confidence
- Deliver lasting whole-school improvement
- 400+ schools prove its impact! PLUS EEF/DfE-subsidised for eligible schools.
Deadline to apply is Friday 11 July 2025.
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.
Top picks for you
View all7 July 2025
Student Leadership for IMPACT: An invitation to find out more about SSAT’s work
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.
7 July 2025
Student Leadership for IMPACT: Taking lessons from research into our practice
This blogpost will outline how SSAT’s analysis and synthesis of research findings have helped us to redevelop our offer to schools in enhancing provision for student leadership development.
13 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.
Upcoming events
View allTuesday 9 September 2025
Aspiring Lead Practitioners
Tuesday 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
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