Key points from Ofsted’s consultation, Better inspection for all
Justine McNeillie, and a practising Ofsted lead inspector, extract the key messages you need to be aware of from Ofsted’s Better inspection for all report.
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An outstanding headteacher in every local school
Dan Belcher, Head of Secondary SSAT, outlines how SSAT can help you in equipping the next generation of outstanding school leaders.
Reading the performance data
Colin Logan, Head of Data and Accountability, is currently compiling the 2014 Educational Outcomes KS4 database which will shortly be released to SSAT members. Here, he shares his initial tips for analysing your data following the Wolf Review and the
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Claim Your College proposal
A response to the DfE’s consultation ‘A world-class teaching profession’ – an invitation to debate the future shape of a chartered College of Teaching.
How should we measure primary schools?
SSAT’s Bill Watkin explores how primary school measures are changing and why and how we should review what is measured.
SEND reform: how ready are local authorities – and how ready is your school?
Jessica Nash, Head of Special Schools Network and SEN, writes… Ofsted released its Evaluation of local areas’ readiness for the implementation of the disability and special educational needs reforms on 17 December, along with Edward Timpson’s announcement of £31.7m further
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SSAT Reform Discussion Dinner November 2014
Detailed notes from SSAT’s Reform Discussion Dinner in November 2014.
The proposed College of Teaching needs complete autonomy for it to be meaningful.
SSAT discuss why the proposed College of Teaching needs complete autonomy for it to be meaningful and the possible scepticism surrounding the proposal.
Mini report of the SSAT National Conference 2014, 4-5 December, Manchester Central
A brief summary of the SSAT National Conference 2014 – The Learner. Includes videos of keynote presentations & free downloads.
SSAT’s response to the statement from government regarding a College of Teaching
SSAT’s response to the statement from government regarding a College of Teaching
