Implementing effective change in schools – what does the evidence say?
For the past year, some of the education team at SSAT have been working with school leaders from the network and colleagues from the EEF and the Research Schools Network, as part of EEF’s Working Through Others project.
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“Usualising” Assistive Technology
One of the key ideas that emerged from our member conference in December, which focused on neurodiversity, was the need to “usualise” the use of assistive technology.
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Reflections from the SSAT members conference
It was great to see so many colleagues from across our network at our member event on 2nd December. It is always great to connect in person and share ideas.
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High performance – what makes the difference?
Last week a large group of school leaders came together for this year’s Leading Edge conference. This year, we returned to a familiar theme, that of understanding what supports high performance.
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Sometimes the path to school is complicated
In the village where we live, the primary school sits at the top of a hill. Alongside the main footpath runs an unofficial walkway, worn by small feet over many years. It marks out a more adventurous route along the top of a muddy bank, passing through bushes and behind a large oak tree.
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The extraordinary ordinary
What comes to mind when we think of an exceptional leader, or an exceptional school? There are many ways in which a leader or a school might be exceptional, but a characteristic they often share is that they do not consider themselves to be anything special.
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Countering extreme views
How should schools respond when faced with extreme views from pupils and parents? When views are expressed which go against the values of the school and make other members of the community feel unsafe, what should be done? This week, a group of school leaders met at Thomas Estley Community School to share experiences and ideas, in an event hosted by our partner organisation Life Lessons.
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