Observation: overcoming the fear, finding the benefit
Andy Williams distinguishes three uses of classroom observation and shows how digital video can exploit the benefits while minimising the distractions.
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Unicef and the Rights of the Child: why should a school get involved?
How SSAT members William Allitt School embarked on the UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Award as a logical way to progress its collaborative way of working.
Why schools should have a mindfulness strategy
Mindfulness can not only help alleviate poor emotional & mental health, but improve teaching & learning, explains The Corsham School’s Katie Norton.
A window to the world
An insight into a brilliant film advocating the benefits of arts & creativity for young people, by SSAT members St Marylebone School.
All can benefit from student digital leaders
Led by teachers to offer leadership opportunities to students with a passion for technology, the SDL initiative is thriving in a number of schools.
Raising the bar at St John the Baptist
Headteacher Ani Magill is determined that the 1,200 students at St John the Baptist School in Woking, Surrey, should receive the best education possible.
What’s to do about transition?
Nicky Morgan’s recent announcement on assessment in primary schools confirms there’s a problem with transition between phases. Bill Watkin explores.
Tackling homo, bi and transphobic language can be difficult for many teachers… but it’s essential that we do
Tom Middlehurst, Head of Public Affairs SSAT, writes… Back in the summer, I attended a partnership meeting with the LGBT charity Stonewall, and was struck by how little I understood the continued prejudices facing some young gay, lesbian, bi and
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The Ebacc: a consultation or Hobson’s Choice?
On Tuesday, the government launched the long awaited consultation on the implementation of the Ebacc. Bill Watkin highlights the key questions posed.
‘So what?’ helps decide which digital technologies to go for
‘So what?’ – this simple question can help decide which new technology you implement in your classroom. By Andy Williams.
