Four pillars of principled curriculum design, to articulate and evidence curriculum intent
SSAT have captured some of the key questions provoked by a focus on curriculum intent in 4 pillars of principled curriculum design.
SSAT have captured some of the key questions provoked by a focus on curriculum intent in 4 pillars of principled curriculum design.
The curriculum is one of the key levers, perhaps the key lever, we have to improve the life chances of the young people in our care. Rob Hitch, Vice Principal, Harris Academy South Norwood discusses the link between a challenging curriculum and social mobility.
Helena Marsh, Executive Headteacher, Linton Village College, reflects upon the start of the new academic year 2017/18.
Psychologist Dr Lindsay Joyce suggests evidence-based strategies to build wellbeing recovery into your school day; helping to boost your happiness and create a more effective learning environment for students at the start of the academic year and beyond.
We have revisited our mission, vision and values… or, as we have named them, our Purpose and Convictions. Mike Jones, Head of Brand, SSAT explains why, and gives some tips on how an organisation can best share and live by its core principles.
Tom Middlehurst writes. Ofsted’s live consultation on extending the period in which a full inspection can take place following a section 8 inspection, from 48 hours to 15 days, would undermine so much of the work the inspectorate have done over the last two years. It would threaten the reliability and validity of inspection – and is driven by purely logistical concerns.
In the last few weeks schools up and down the country have been giving year 10 students opportunities to experience the world of work. Meaningful WE placements give young people a chance to learn about different roles in the workplace, develop a range of skills and personal qualities to enrich learning and support personal development. One student who gained a unique insight into the world of work spending a week at SSAT is Emily.
Tristram Hunt, Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, spells out what they are doing to support high-quality design and cultural education
Dan Belcher, SSAT’s head of leadership programmes, follows up Prof Harris’ article last week with our latest news Following last week’s Sunday Supplement article Why middle leaders matter, more than ever by Professor Alma Harris and Dr. Michelle Jones, we
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Angelina Idun, SSAT’s new director of school improvement. Her background in inner-city schools, what motivates her and how she is looking forward to working with you.