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.
What people are saying about coaching
The reason we chose SSAT, in particular, is due to the fact that we had conversations with the presenter and established what would support us best, for our context and our stage in the journey. The bespoke element of the training session on coaching had the desired impact as it had been fully adapted to our school’s needs. I would highly recommend the course to any school, even if they are at a different stage in their journey, given the tailored element.
Assistant Principal, Goffs Academy
What people are saying about delivery partnership
SSAT have been hugely influential in the development of The Trust over a number of years. Our relationship has been deep and bespoke, this has enabled us to shape the CPD and support services to really meet our needs. As long-term delivery partners for the full range of programmes, we have found them to be incredibly impactful in building leadership retention, development and capacity. I cannot speak highly enough of the team and services they provide; I would recommend them to anyone.
CEO, The Futures Trust
What people are saying about Embedding Formative Assessment
I can confidently say that the Embedding Formative Assessment programme has completely changed our school for the better.
Assistant Vice Principal, Castle View Enterprise Academy
What people are saying about Lead Practitioner
If you’re a teacher passionate about collaboration and leadership, I highly recommend becoming an SSAT Lead Practitioner. It’s an incredible opportunity to grow professionally, support others, and make a difference beyond your department.
Head of Faculty, Harris Academy Bermondsey
What people are saying about student leadership
I just wanted to extend my sincere thanks for delivering such an engaging and insightful Student Leadership training session for our prefects this month. Your expertise, enthusiasm, and ability to inspire were truly appreciated, and the students gained so much from the experience. It was wonderful to see them so engaged and motivated, and I am confident that the skills and knowledge they’ve taken away will have a lasting impact on their leadership journey here at Harris and beyond.
Shivon Allicock, Harris Academy Morden
What people are saying about TEEP
(I enjoyed) having uninterrupted time to think about, engage in and revisit teaching and learning strategies while being introduced to TEEP. This feels like some of the most successful training I have had for some time.
Anita Webb, Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi, Holyhead
What people are saying about Lead Practitioner
Thank you so much for this news and the wonderful [Lead Practitioner Accreditation] feedback – this has absolutely made my day, week, month! I’m so glad it was clear how passionate I am about this role and so grateful to you all for supporting me on this journey to accreditation.
Emma Hart, English Leader, South Rise Primary School
What people are saying about student leadership
The thing I most enjoyed today was doing the workshops and learning about what leadership was.
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Student, New Line Learning Academy
What people are saying about student leadership
SSAT planned and delivered an outstanding Trust Student Leadership Conference for 100 students aged 9–18 from across our four schools. The conference was carefully structured around the IMPACT model of student leadership, providing students with a clear, inspiring framework that was both accessible and challenging for a wide age range. A highly effective mixture of whole-cohort and smaller group sessions was used, with a strong emphasis on vertical groupings that encouraged collaboration between students of different ages and schools. This approach helped build relationships, confidence and a genuine sense of shared leadership across the Trust. The sessions were expertly tailored to our Trust’s context, vision and values, ensuring the learning felt relevant and meaningful. The facilitators were fantastic — highly knowledgeable, engaging and skilled at building rapport quickly. They created an inclusive and energising environment where students felt confident to contribute, collaborate and lead. The impact on our students’ confidence, understanding of leadership and sense of shared purpose across the Trust was clear, and we would highly recommend SSAT as a training provider.
New Line Learning Academy
What people are saying about student leadership
We hosted SSAT’s student leadership IMPACT training with Keven, and it was clear that the programme was both highly efficient and well organised. The student booklets and activities were thoughtfully planned to meet the needs of our Academy and student body. Keven was professional, engaging, and delivered the content with a strong data-driven approach that helped contextualise the training for our students. I would definitely invite them back to deliver again.
Charlotte Peake, Assistant Principal & Trust Lead Personal Development, Bluecoat Trent Academy
What people are saying about coaching
The [SSAT Developing your coaching skills] course was really well organised, all the materials provided, excellent discussions and the tasks kept me interested. I enjoyed meeting and talking to other colleagues. I definitely feel prepared to start coaching!
Ann-Marie Skill, Subject Leader of Vocational Business
What people are saying about student leadership
In assembly we always talk about what it means to be a successful leader. There are so many different ways to be a leader and make a difference at CNR. Even though I am not a School Council member this year, I am working towards my Gold Award as a wellbeing ambassador as I am really passionate about mental health. Doing the Pupil Leadership Award allows all pupils to make a difference. I encouraged my friends to be pupil leaders too because doing this award will help them to become an amazing leader.
Y6 Pupil, Chorley New Road Primary Academy part of Albany Learning Trust
What people are saying about membership
Thanks so much for a brilliant series of workshops so far. They have been so helpful in shaping and developing my thinking, full of practical strategies to bring into my school and help me develop other middle leaders too. I look forward to carrying on next academic year.
Siân Cumming, Deputy Headteacher, Upper Shirley High School
