I am aware from conversations with schools that government guidance is being interpreted in a variety of ways as at times the guidance appears to be contradictory particularly in terms of social distancing and self-isolation of those with significant underlying health conditions.
In these challenging times, SSAT would have liked to have seen more decisive action from the government.
Sue Williamson, SSAT’s CEO, introduces her Fighting for Deep Social Justice pamphlet and reflects on her enlightening visit to Manchester Communication Academy that demonstrated the impacts that teachers have on shaping deep social justice in schools.
Austerity is to blame for students’ inability to succeed, according to SSAT’s CEO, Sue Williamson. Cuts in school funding and resources and lack of communication between staff and students are harming young people at an increasingly alarming rate, highlighting severe issues in social justice as a whole.
In the midst of all the news reports on Brexit and the madness of the Westminster bubble, the UN’s rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights reported that despite being the world’s fifth largest economy, the UK has levels of child poverty that are “not just a disgrace, but a social calamity and an economic disaster.”
Sue Williamson, SSAT Chief Executive, on facing three major challenges in school/MAT governance.
Along with all of my colleagues at SSAT, I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of Sir Cyril Taylor. Sue Williamson, chief executive.
Reflecting on 2017 Sue Williamson, Chief Executive, SSAT, shares her thoughts about schools, students and teachers ahead of the new year.
The man whose book spelt out the full story of the disaster, its causes and how to avoid a repetition, has much to say to school leaders, writes Sue Williamson.
SSAT chief executive Sue Williamson goes back to the classroom – with a difference.