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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.

Stephanie Jennings, Assistant Head of Humanities at St. Peters R.C. High School – a TEEP Ambassador School, explains why they wanted to undertake the programme and the impact it has since had on their school.

Chair of TeachVac, John Howson shares some thoughts on how the recruitment landscape for teachers has changed over the years, and what a teacher can now expect.

Sue Williamson, CEO at SSAT reflects on the Hillsborough disaster, and how Professor Phil Scraton at our National Conference in 2017 explained his approach to analysing the mountain of evidence at the time to rewrite the narrative.

Marc Faccini, Assistant Principal for Enrichment and Co-Curricular at Future Academies Watford, details the importance of wider contextual knowledge, and why nothing acts in isolation.

Pauline Holbrook, Head of SEND reflects upon the discussions that took place during the SEND Webinar on 18 January 2022

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.

SSAT’s CEO Sue Williamson shares her positive outlook for 2022, and why we will continue to fight for deep social justice, for all children and young people.

On 2 December, SSAT enjoyed an evening in conversation with Stephen Tierney to discuss the launch of his third book “Leadership:  Being, Knowing, Doing.” 

Over the course of the summer term of 2021, a series of online events brought together leaders from all phases across the country and further afield. Angelina Idun, Director at SSAT writes.