Membership

What makes our primary network so special, is each member school brings their individual contexts and experiences, as we work together as like-minded professionals to network, share practise and collaborate. Not only to support the development of our own schools, but to contribute to the development of the wider school system. The entire SSAT family of schools are committed to working together towards a brighter future for all of our learners.

We take great joy in championing the successes and achievements of all our schools, their staff and pupils.

Our primary schools education expert

Laura is passionate about supporting all the schools in our Primary membership community.

Laura Burton, Senior Education Lead, Primary, SSAT

Laura joined SSAT in 2019 as a Senior Education Lead for the primary network. She has worked in a diverse range of primary schools as a senior leader and has also worked for her local authority. Laura is passionate about enabling meaningful collaboration to share best practice and empowering schools to refine their practice.

What makes this network so unique is that every type of special school and AP is eligible to join and bring to the network their individual contexts and experiences, as we work together to support SEND learners to be their best. The network is excellent in sharing practice and collaborating, which not only develops practice within our sector, but also contributes to the development of the wider school system.

We take great time to share the successes and achievements of our schools, their staff and learners.

The SSAT family of schools are committed to working together towards a brighter future for all learners.

Our special schools education expert

Pauline is passionate about supporting all the special schools in our membership community.

Pauline Holbrook, Head of SEND, SSAT

Pauline has worked in the special education sector for over 30 years. She has experience of teaching, leadership, training and undertaking research. Her philosophy is that all students require outstanding teaching that takes into account their needs, abilities and aspirations in order to prepare them for adult life.

iNet membership enables teachers and leaders to stay connected with practice in England and participate in global conversations about the issues that matter to all schools, irrespective of location.

Our international schools education experts

Dan and Alex are passionate about supporting all the schools in our iNet membership community.

Alex Galvin, Senior Education Lead, SSAT

Alex joined SSAT in 2008 and is now a senior education lead. She runs SSAT’s Leading Edge network, our network for high performing schools, supporting schools to collaborate, innovate and share best practice. Alex also leads on curriculum for SSAT. Prior to joining SSAT, Alex taught for fifteen years in schools in Oxfordshire and Berkshire.

Dr Dan Belcher, Senior Education Lead, SSAT

Dan leads on SSAT’s leadership programmes and has a wealth of experience in designing and delivering professional development for all career stages. Before joining SSAT in 2009 he was a senior leader and teacher of French and German. Dan enjoys working with individuals and teams to realise their goals and grow leadership capacity.