SSAT: switching our vision for a purpose
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.
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Ofsted’s proposal for 15-day conversion period risks undermining all its good work
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.
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My work experience at SSAT
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.
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Museums and other cultural organisations should play an essential role in education
Tristram Hunt, Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, spells out what they are doing to support high-quality design and cultural education
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SSAT becomes accredited provider for NPQML national qualification for middle leaders
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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Improving the life chances of young people regardless of their background, origin or postcode
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.
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A unique investment in potential school leaders
One of the first participants in the groundbreaking Leadership Legacy Project explains what is involved, and how much it means to her.
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Why middle leaders matter, more than ever
And how the views of middle leaders across the network should lead to new programmes, new forms of delivery and new insights into how our best middle leaders work. Introduced by Alma Harris and Michelle Jones, University of Bath In
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Refocusing assessment, so it works for the students and the school
And not primarily for inspectors, politicians or bureaucrats.
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After the promise of summer: how to avoid feeling let down
Psychologist Dr Lindsay Joyce suggests an approach to overcome the stressors that do harm, even if they feel good
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