Primary Network conference focuses on student and teacher wellbeing and mutual understanding
SSAT's Primary Network Conference on 12 June demonstrated how a focus on teacher and chill wellbeing significantly alters the learning landscapes and the goals that can be achieved by strategising in unique ways.
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Working together to improve attendance
Nic Harrison, senior education lead at SSAT, highlights ways in which schools can improve their attendance based on his own unique experiences.
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SAA show review: funding, social justice – and solutions?
The Schools and Academies Show in April highlighted several issues that have been major concerns within the education industry. SSAT's Diana Whistance-Smith highlights the key themes addressed and what may result in the future of education based on a few of the day's panel discussions.
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Leading the way to success
Alex Galvin, Senior Education Lead at SSAT, reflects on the leadership-based programmes and projects that she has successfully implemented into schools as well as her own work over the last decade.
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NPQML implementation and impact in a North-East MAT
The success of NPQML has been measured in the confidence and development of Tees Valley Education leaders. Emma Coupe, the trust’s improvement and development leader, spoke with SSAT to highlight their progress.
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Don’t forget these tools when reviewing and planning your school’s focus areas
If you are setting aside time for your leadership team to work together this term, you might find one of SSAT’s self-review and planning tools useful, which are available for you and your team to use as part of your
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Student workshop to design the visual identity for this summer’s Aspirations Show
Six Caludon Castle year 10 students took part in a unique branding workshop hosted by SSAT, where they competed in teams to create the logo for this summer’s Aspirations Show in Manchester. Students were able to bring their ideas to life while also developing leadership and collaboration skills.
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SSAT’s response to Ofsted’s draft Education Inspection Framework consultation
On 5 April, SSAT formally responded to the draft Ofsted framework, which is scheduled to be used in schools, colleges and other education providers from September 2019. SSAT does not formally represent members’ views, rather our response is informed by
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Children revealing hidden illiteracy spurred an ambitious campaign
In this final report from the SSAT National Conference 2018, Claire Preston and Katy Parkinson, driving forces behind Lexonik, reflect on what originally prompted them to launch their innovative programme which improves literacy levels, and leads to greater achievement and attainment.
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Achieving social justice starts with the students
Andy Williams, Senior Education Lead, SSAT, highlights the impact that leadership and collaboration can have on student success, and the benefits that could come from additional funding and resources allocated towards the education system as a whole.
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