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Blog posts by Sue Williamson

Sue Williamson is Director and Chief Executive of SSAT. She has worked in education for over thirty years.

19 July 2019 By Sue Williamson

“If I had a million pounds, I would give it to him, but it wouldn’t be enough”

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.

8 March 2019 By Sue Williamson

Sad that “my generation betrayed the young generation”

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.

21 November 2018 By Sue Williamson

Fake news? I don’t think so

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.”

31 May 2018 By Sue Williamson

How governance in MATs and schools should contribute to an effective school-led system

Sue Williamson, SSAT Chief Executive, on facing three major challenges in school/MAT governance.

30 January 2018 By Sue Williamson

Sir Cyril Taylor (1935-2018)

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.

15 December 2017 By Sue Williamson

A Christmas message from Sue Williamson

Reflecting on 2017 Sue Williamson, Chief Executive, SSAT, shares her thoughts about schools, students and teachers ahead of the new year.

3 November 2017 By Sue Williamson

What has Hillsborough to do with school leadership?

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.

27 October 2017 By Sue Williamson

How breadmaking can illuminate learning

SSAT chief executive Sue Williamson goes back to the classroom – with a difference.

30 June 2017 By Sue Williamson

Hillsborough: no stone unturned in the pursuit of truth and understanding

Sue Williamson explains why the author of the definitive account of the Hillsborough disaster will address SSAT’s next National Conference

9 June 2017 By Sue Williamson

Post-election messages for educators and the new education secretary

Despite the hung parliament, there are some clear messages from those in education, Sue Williamson, SSAT Chief Executive, points out… Another election and another surprise result. I am listening to political pundits analysing the situation and speculating on what happens
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