Pauline Holbrook, Head of SEND shares her initial reflections on the SEND Green Paper published 29th March
The green paper sets out proposals to ensure that every child and young person has their needs identified quickly and met more consistently, with support that is determined by their needs and not by where they live. I don’t think
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Connecting and collaborating
Corinne Settle and Alex Galvin reflect on what it means to ‘reset’ and how the focus needs to be on connection and collaboration.
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SSAT secures EEF funding to support schools in Embedding Formative Assessment
The Schools, Students and Teachers network (SSAT) has announced funding from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), through the DfE’s Accelerator Fund, to support schools in the Research School Commissioner regions of the North, East Midlands and the Humber, and West Midlands. It means up to 150 secondary schools in these regions will be eligible for 70% funding of the supported two-year EFA programme.
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The importance of good careers guidance for all learners
Pauline Holbrook, Head of SEND Network, reflects upon the current system in place for our young people, and why it is important to recognise both vocational and academic skills.
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A reflection: SEND Webinar – Priorities and questions from the network
Pauline Holbrook, Head of SEND reflects upon the discussions that took place during the SEND Webinar on 18 January 2022
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Ofsted and the Ebacc
Secondary school leaders often ask how crucial their Ebacc entry rate will be when Ofsted inspectors make their overall judgement for the quality of education.
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What does the SEND landscape look like?
Pauline Holbrook, Head of SEND at SSAT reflects upon the discussions that took place during the SEND Webinar in September.
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Coaching helps you to challenge yourself
Nic Harrison, SSAT senior education lead, explains the paradox that an outsider’s expertise can put you more in control.
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Developing Subject Leaders in a Primary School
Laura Burton, Senior Education Lead at SSAT, explores effective subject leadership with Emma Stevens
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