ITT: is it fit for purpose?
First in a series of three articles presenting highlights from discussions and debates hosted by SSAT relating to educational reform and policy-making.
Blog posts by Tom Middlehurst
What does the 4/5 threshold announcement really mean?
Does it actually mean anything?
English in the league tables – what counts
Amidst the celebrations and congratulations of yesterday’s GCSE results, there seems to have been some confusion over what English courses count in what measures. In my conversations with school leaders over the last 24 hours, I’ve tried to pick the
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What can we make of the AS level results, and what does it mean for schools in September?
What do the results mean for schools in September?
Why I started #ThankYourMP
Head of Policy Tom Middlehurst on how the recent tragic events in Birstall should remind us of the hard work of all MPs.
A pragmatic approach to academisation
Head of Policy Tom Middlehurst continues the discussion around the government’s recent academisation announcement.
Schools shouldn’t give in to the fear, but should be thinking hard about academisation
Tom Middlehurst with four key questions for schools to consider between now and 2020.
Why use of language is so important in the Ebacc debate
Head of Research Tom Middlehurst asks everyone to pay attention to the language they use when discussing the government’s Ebacc proposals.
Tackling HBT bullying: three key issues
Tom Middlehurst reflects on a recent event with Stonewall and highlights three areas that schools need to focus on to tackle HBT bullying.
Tackling homo, bi and transphobic language can be difficult for many teachers… but it’s essential that we do
Tom Middlehurst, Head of Public Affairs SSAT, writes… Back in the summer, I attended a partnership meeting with the LGBT charity Stonewall, and was struck by how little I understood the continued prejudices facing some young gay, lesbian, bi and
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