SEND no longer the poor relation during an Ofsted inspection
Colin Logan, Senior Education Lead at SSAT, elaborates on the meaning of the new regime's changes and what the implications for schools being inspected are
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Why schools might be cautiously optimistic going into the new year
As the new term unfolds, Wrigleys Solicitors analyse the budget realisations made by the government and the hopeful changes that will come with it.
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The impacts of peer teaching on learning
Catherine Miller, programme director for Team Up, highlights the profound impacts that peer teaching has on pupils who need extra support.
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So does data not matter anymore?
Colin Logan, Senior Education Lead at SSAT, analyses the correlation between Ofsted, data and IDSR and explores their impact in schools.
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Lifting off to secondary education
Martina Veale, Education Director at ASDAN, describes one school's experience in making the daunting transition from primary to secondary school a smooth one.
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“If I had a million pounds, I would give it to him, but it wouldn’t be enough”
Sue Williamson, SSAT's CEO, introduces her Fighting for Deep Social Justice pamphlet and reflects on her enlightening visit to Manchester Communication Academy that demonstrated the impacts that teachers have on shaping deep social justice in schools.
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Introduce the Learn Equality, Live Equal programme to help tackle HBT bullying
The Learn Equality, Live Equal Team of the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) highlights the ways in which the Learn Equality, Live Equal programme is helping schools combat homophobic, biphobic and transphobic (HBT) bullying.
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SSAT Pride in London review: marching to redefine inclusivity
Diana Whistance-Smith describes how teachers and students marching with SSAT in Pride in London encouraged them to show off their authentic selves and unite for inclusivity in schools.
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Creating employability for all learners
SSAT's Special Schools Summit in May highlighted many important topics that schools have been focusing on this year, particularly how to create employability by developing certain skills and curriculum. Diana Whistance-Smith reports.
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The unity of community: Parliament Hill School’s journey
Marie Ruddy, team leader for Citizenship, discusses the inclusive environment that Parliament Hill School has created to encourage every student to feel comfortable in their own skin.
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