What’s good about work experience and how is it best approached and managed?
Originally published in the SSAT Journal 17: Spring/Summer 2020, SSAT editor Peter Chambers outlines the benefits of work experience for students and its long-term impact on career choices
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Black History Month resources
Throughout Black History Month in October we signposted events, resources and activities for your school community to refer to and use to shine the spotlight on the contributions of black people and our shared history.
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SSAT on SEND and employability
It’s not right that so few young people with SEND are able to gain employment – especially as those that do, often become valuable employees, as well as gaining fulfilment.
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Transition: A journey not an event
As this year’s round of open day and evening events begin, SSAT’s Head of Primary Networks Laura Burton reviews some of the research and literature on transition and talks to the transition team at Eltham Hill School about the transition journey for students at their school.
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Setting the scene for SEND, the Autumn term and ahead
Pauline Holbook, Head of SEND, SSAT gives an overview of the SSAT SEND Webinar from September 15 2020.
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Exam Results; A measure, but not the measure of success
Prompted by this year’s extraordinary exam results season, Relationship Manager Kirsty Hewett reflects on some strategies teachers used to help her rethink the meaning of success.
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WATCH: SSAT policy update regarding A-level results with Tom Middlehurst
In his latest policy webinar, Tom Middlehurst, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at SSAT, covers: National figures for A-level submissions, likely outcomes for results day, results day – key processes including appeals, and more.
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Using Solution Circles to collaboratively solve problems in your classrooms
Following the announcement that all students are expected to return to school in September, Pauline Holbrook, Head of SEND at SSAT, considers how Solution Circles could support the development of COVID-19 safe working practices and personalised solutions to meet the
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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 confidentiality, FOIs and subject access requests an overview of the requirements for school reopenings in September updates on curriculum, assessment
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Back to school: Hearing our children’s voices
We have been hearing from schools in the network how wonderful it has been to welcome more students safely back into school in recent weeks. Angelina Idun, director at SSAT, explains more and encourages you to share your own students’
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