Why the intelligent hand is not just political rhetoric
Tom Middlehurst, Head of Research SSAT, on the importance of vocational education & how it ensures we leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
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Finland shows that equity and excellence can co-exist in education – a guest blog by Pasi Sahlberg
Pasi Sahlberg explores some of the factors that have helped the Finnish education system deliver high-quality and high-equity outcomes for learners.
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The learners…on developing as communicators
How a team of student communication leaders changed the way students new to England are welcomed into Jack Hunt School.
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Mindfulness
Jessica Nash explores how to nurture emotional wellbeing and good mental health, emphasising the fact that there are a vast range of effective approaches.
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The learners…on developing technical skills
By building an aeroplane, students at North East Wolverhampton Academy have developed more than just STEM skills. Read more about a fascinating project.
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New School Year – a Time for Resolutions?
Jessica Nash, Head of Special Schools Network and SEN, highlights how the revised SEND Code needs to be aligned with wider school performance guidance.
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Aspiring Senior Leaders – An SSAT Case Study
This SSAT case study details an approach to defining and monitoring student progress that saw a 23 percentage point increase in the number of students making three levels of progress, from 34% in 2011 to 57% in 2013. The project
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Congratulations to the new secretary of state
Sue Williamson, Chief Executive SSAT, writes… SSAT would like to congratulate Nicky Morgan on her appointment as secretary of state for education in yesterday’s reshuffle. We hope that over the coming weeks and into the new academic year, Nicky engages
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From good to outstanding in science
Lou Iles, head of science at Weydon School, Surrey, talks about her presentation at the forthcoming Achievement Show. In 2001, science was the lowest performing department at Weydon School, in Farnham, Surrey, with GCSE results of 56% A*-C passes. A
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From good to outstanding in English
Liz Harley-Easthope, director of English at Cheslyn Hay Sport and Community High School, Staffordshire, talks about her presentation at the forthcoming Achievement Show. Cheslyn Hay’s English results have been well above national averages for the last three years, at both
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