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SSAT Implementing Effective Change
Implementation matters. It matters what you do, and how you do it.
This SSAT programme is the result of a year-long ‘Working through others’ project with EEF, the Research Schools Network and schools in the SSAT network. Particular thanks to the following member schools for their contributions to the development of the work:
- Corsham School
- Eltham Hill School
- Gunnersbury School
- Hayling College
- Ricards Lodge School
- Upper Shirley High School
The workshops support participants to discuss the key learning in the EEF guidance report A School’s Guide to Implementation (2024) through practical examples and opportunities to apply ideas in practice. The series explores the process, behaviours and contextual factors needed for effective implementation. The workshops bring together SSAT’s expertise in delivering professional development and EEF’s A School’s Guide to Implementation (2024) to consider the practical implications of the guidance.
The workshops are relevant for staff at all levels, but may be of particular interest to senior and middle leaders.
The fully resourced workshops are available at no charge to SSAT member schools.
There are nine workshops in total – a foundation module produced by EEF that provides an introduction to the work and eight further workshops which explore the key questions set out below:
Each workshop comes with:
- A slide deck
- Facilitator notes
- Printable resources where applicable.
Foundation module
Written by the team at EEF, this workshop provides an introduction to A School’s Guide to Implementation and this series of workshops.
Explore 1
What’s the problem and what is already going on?
What does the research evidence show & how does it relate to our setting?
Explore 2
What are the barriers and enablers to change in our setting?
How challenging is the approach to implement?
Prepare 1
How can we create an effective implementation plan?
Prepare 2
How do we build clarity and coherence on the direction of travel?
Deliver 1
How can we support and encourage staff to deliver change?
Deliver 2
How will we reinforce initial professional development?
What systems and structures will enable us to monitor progress?
Sustain 1
How do we conduct a thorough review of implementation to inform next steps?
Sustain 2
Should we sustain, scale or de-implement?
The fully resourced workshops are available at no charge to SSAT member schools, simply login to download the materials.
If you are a non-member who is interested in purchasing the series please get in touch.
If you are interested in commissioning SSAT to facilitate this training for your team, please get in touch.
