Preparing to host a remote interview: some practical tips
During this term, we expect there to be lots of interviews happening in schools, and given the restrictions we currently face, the vast majority will be virtual interviews. Last month, SSAT’s Chief Executive, Sue Williamson, sat on the remote interview
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Seven things we’ve learnt this week about summer exams
Last Friday, Ofqual published their full response to the consultation for awarding results in GCSEs, AS and A levels, other general, vocational and technical qualifications this year. Tom Middlehurst, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at SSAT, has reviewed the response and comments on its key points.
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WATCH: The latest policy update from SSAT with Tom Middlehurst
In his latest policy webinar, Tom Middlehurst, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at SSAT, provides: the latest information on school reopenings, some questions around your curriculum to consider and a reminder on confidentiality, Freedom of Information requests and Data Subject Access requests.
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Planning for welcoming back more students into special schools
Following the announcement on 10 May that schools are to start a phased reopening from 1 June, Pauline Holbrook, Head of SEND at SSAT, reviews the guidance available for special schools and shares the planning experiences of The New Bridge Multi Academy Trust as they prepare to welcome back more of their community
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Adaptability is key to facing uncertain times
As they prepare for reopening, Dr Martina Lecky, Executive Headteacher at Vanguard Learning Trust, describes how the trust’s schools have split their preparations to focus on the immediate, practical logistics while remaining considerate of the longer-term impact on their communities.
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WATCH: SSAT Special Schools and SEND network webinar – Planning for the return to school with Graham Quinn
In this webinar, Graham Quinn, CEO, The New Bridge Academy Trust and chair of the SSAT SEN headteachers’ steering group shares the experiences and challenges faced by his schools over the last few weeks.
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Teacher assessment and ranking: Why you should be mindful of the data you generate
Tom Middlehurst, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at SSAT, outlines the importance of considering the data created during teacher assessments, and its longer-term impact on any subsequent data subject access requests
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WATCH: Centre assessments and data subject access webinar with Wrigleys Solicitors
Watch Chris Billington, partner at Wrigleys Solicitors as he provides clarification on issues around: confidentiality data regulations freedom of information requests data subject access requests. Chris also answers questions from members of the SSAT network.
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WATCH: The latest policy update from SSAT with Tom Middlehurst
In his latest policy webinar, Tom Middlehurst, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at SSAT, provides the latest information on: school reopenings, the government’s COVID-19 strategy, Ofqual’s proposals, accountability.
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SSAT policy briefing paper – 30 April 2020
Leading teacher assessment and ranking: read the latest policy briefing paper from Tom Middlehurst, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at SSAT
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