SSAT Framework for Exceptional Education

A framework for school improvement and development.

Co-developed with SSAT member schools and at the heart of many of our programmes, SSAT Framework for Exceptional Education (FfEE) is our flagship school improvement framework.

The framework is built on the philosophy that school improvement is an ongoing process that is centred on self-evaluation and celebration of strengths. You can use FfEE to evaluate your practice, identify improvements you want to make and celebrate the great work you are already doing.

The Framework helps schools moving from ‘beginning’ to ‘transforming’ to move from structural, operational decision-making to strategic, principled decision-making and supports ongoing school development and improvement. The concept is that all schools regardless of starting point will continuously need to improve and adapt to the changing needs of their pupils and the external environment.

AT SSAT we believe that to achieve a world class education system we need world class schools who transform the lives of their pupils, teachers and communities and inspire each other to keep developing.

SSAT Member Schools can download the Framework for Exceptional Education and guidance on how to use it from the Exchange.

Not an SSAT member yet? Register your interest to find out more about FfEE and SSAT membership.

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“This is a tremendous tool to develop the self-reflective culture within your institution.”

Tudor Grange Academy Solihull


There are three strands to the framework:

  • Professional Knowledge of the Classroom
  • Professional Disciplines
  • Strategic Leadership of Learning

Each strand has four stages through which progression occurs:

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Schools moving from ‘beginning’ to ‘transforming’ in a particular strand would expect to move from structural, operational decision-making to strategic, principled decision-making.

“This Framework has revolutionised our work as a leadership group in terms of the conversations we have about school improvement across the school. It has become a standing item for reflection on our leadership group minutes and has led us towards a more creative and reflective dialogue with our middle leaders. This in turn is already inspiring colleagues across the school to come up with creative solutions and strategies for improvement.”

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SSAT would also like to thank the following schools for their ongoing work and support in developing the Framework for Exceptional Education.

  • Bluecoat Academy Trust
  • Canons High School
  • Friern Barnet School
  • Heathfield Community School
  • Heckmondwike Grammar School
  • Loxford School of Science and Technology
  • Parklands High School
  • Pate’s Grammar School
  • President Kennedy School
  • Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School, The Holy Cross School,
  • The Stourport High School & VIth Form Centre
  • Wade Deacon High School
  • Wellington School Trafford
  • Wildern School, Woodrush High School