WATCH: Leading teacher assessment and ranking with Tom Middlehurst, Dylan Wiliam and Chris Baker
In this policy update, hosted by Tom Middlehurst, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at SSAT, we take a closer look at how heads, principals, SLT and curriculum leaders might go about the process of teacher assessment and ranking exercises
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Formative assessment: Five classroom strategies
In partnership with SecEd, SSAT has produced this publication in which Matt Bromley and Professor Dylan Wiliam consider why formative assessment must be placed at the heart of good teaching and offer practical, evidence-based strategies and classroom advice.
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WATCH: The latest policy update from SSAT with Tom Middlehurst
In his latest policy webinar, Tom Middlehurst, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at SSAT, provides the latest information on: school reopenings workload and furloughing disadvantaged students data and performance management the Ofqual consultation. Tom also answers questions from members
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WATCH: A message of congratulations to the SSAT award winners
Watch as members of SSAT offer their congratulations to the winners of this year’s SSAT Educational Outcomes Awards and the SEND Exceptional Outcomes Awards. Don’t forget: we want to help you celebrate your success with the wider SSAT network. To
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WATCH: An analysis of Ofqual’s April 2020 GCSE grading announcement
In the latest SSAT webinar, Tom Middlehurst, Head of Policy and Public Affairs, analyses last week’s Ofqual GCSE grading announcement and offers practical considerations. With questions from school leaders from across the SSAT network, he also: provides an update on
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WATCH: GCSE and A-level grading, FSM vouchers and the impact of Coronavirus
Watch as Tom Middlehurst, SSAT offers an update on some of the emerging issues for school leaders during the COVID-19 pandemic including GCSE and A-level grading, FSM vouchers and the impact of Coronavirus on the sector.
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A COVID-19 update with Tom Middlehurst, March 2020
Watch a short film where Tom Middlehurst, SSAT's Head of Policy and Public Affairs, outlines some of the latest developments in the crisis and their impact for schools.
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SSAT: COVID-19 and Gavin Williamson’s school closures announcement
SSAT welcomes the government’s decision to close schools from Friday evening. We know that schools have struggled to maintain classes due to staff shortages through illness and self isolation. This has caused considerable stress and strain to school leaders, staff,
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For teaching and learning, why is it important to understand cognitive principles?
Dr Efrat Furst from Hebrew University, Jerusalem, and formerly Harvard University, delves into the implications of what we know about cognitive science, what happens when we learn; and highlights practical solutions for the classroom in her presentation at the SSAT National Conference in December 2019
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#EachforEqual: celebrating International Women’s Day at SSAT
To celebrate #IWD2020 we spoke to four colleagues asking them questions about this year’s theme, #EachforEqual, an opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements while calling for greater equality.
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