Membership

Belong, Connect, Improve

Belong
Our ‘by schools, for schools’ ethos underpins everything that we do, and our support tools and programmes are designed with that in mind.

Connect
We believe that the challenges school leaders and teachers face are best tackled collaboratively. We connect you with others on a shared journey.

Improve
Our insight and expertise enables us to tailor professional development and school improvement programmes which achieve effective and sustainable outcomes.

Welcome to SSAT membership

We are proud to have been at the forefront of school improvement since 1987 – connecting schools and supporting collaboration.

We believe in a “by schools, for schools’ approach. Through our membership communities, and wider offer, we work in partnership with leaders and teachers to drive improvement and innovation within education. Together we will build a brighter future.

We know that leadership at all levels is key to school improvement. This includes everyone in school – staff and students. That’s why SSAT membership is designed to support you to whether you are developing your emerging leaders or equipping your existing leaders.

Our leadership training, programmes, tools and resources help you to grow leaders and retain and develop talent.

We invite you to belong, connect and improve.

SSAT Membership brochure

View the wealth of SSAT membership benefits at a glance.

View now

Get in touch

Leadership tools and resources

Our practical tools and frameworks support you in taking an objective look at your practice. Developed in partnership with experts in the sector and school leaders from our network, they offer a practical, insightful and evidence-based perspective on your work.

Culture Survey

School Culture Survey

An opportunity to gain unique insights into the culture of your school and how it compares to others in the network.

Find out more

Educational Outcomes

Educational Outcomes

All of the publicly available data on all schools nationally in one, easy to navigate tool. View your school’s dashboard, and that of any other state school. Exceptional performance of schools within our network is recognised through our Educational Outcomes Awards.

Find out more

Implementing Effective Change

Implementing Effective Change

A series of resource packs, co-created with the EEF and the Research Schools Network, to support your team in working collaboratively to develop their implementation practice, making sure changes you implement in school have meaningful and sustained impact.

Find out more

Framework for Exceptional Education (FfEE)

Framework for Exceptional Education (FfEE)

Designed and reviewed in collaboration with member schools, our Framework for Exceptional Education (FfEE) offers a fresh take on school improvement frameworks. An invaluable tool to support self-review and planning across 12 key strands of practice.

Find out more

Leadership training and programmes

Many school and system leaders have grown and honed their skills through our programmes. We are passionate about developing leaders at all levels, equipping and supporting them to make a difference and create a brighter future for pupils.

Leadership Legacy Project

Leadership Legacy Project

One free member place

Year-long development opportunity for high potential teachers in the early stages of their career.

Find out more

Middle Leadership programme

Middle Leadership programme

Three free member places

Provides current and aspiring middle leaders with a range of opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours of effective middle leadership.

Find out more

Senior Leader Inspirations

Senior Leader Inspirations

Unlimited places – for all senior leaders

Engage with evidence, connect with others and gain fresh ideas and strategies, through our termly practice sharing webinars.

Find out more

Student Recognition Scheme

Student Recognition Scheme

Unlimited places

National recognition of your pupils’ leadership skills. Our comprehensive framework supports students self-assess their experiences in and out of school to gain authentication. Available throughout the year.

Find out more

Member Conference

Member Conference

Unlimited places

A great opportunity to network with peers from other schools and receive the latest guidance from our SSAT education experts.

Find out more

Being a member of the SSAT has supported the professional development of staff at The Basildon Upper Academy at all levels. Our engagement in the various programmes has enabled us to work alongside colleagues across the country, sharing ideas, strategies and resources that benefit the students we teach, as well as challenging us as leaders. As members we have engaged in multiple programmes, discovering new and innovative ways of implementing best practice. The support we receive from the SSAT is invaluable, if you are not already a member I would strongly suggest you consider what membership could offer your school.
Deputy Headteacher, The Basildon Upper Academy

What’s coming up in membership?

SSAT Member Conference
Leading change in schools – what does the evidence say?

Join us at our member conference on Monday 1 December where we will address this question and introduce our new resource packs which bring the EEF implementation guidance to life through practical workshops to be held with your staff.

Find out more


SSAT Middle Leadership Programme

Our proven programme providing current and aspiring middle leaders across all SSAT member schools with a range of opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours of effective middle leadership. Recruitment is open now for the January 2026 cohort.

Find out more

Our inclusive membership network is open to all schools – primary, secondary, special and international.

Become a member of SSAT by joining the right network for your school. Select your phase from the options below to discover more. Or get in touch with us to explore MAT or group membership offers.

Secondary

We are proud to have been connecting schools through our secondary network for over 35 years. Whilst our core values remain the same, our membership offer continually evolves, ensuring that we can support schools in meeting the educational challenges of today through collaborating with like-minded colleagues. SSAT member schools benefit from our extensive experience of school improvement and supportive networking. Our offer includes in-school resources, wide-ranging leadership training and a wealth of tried and tested resources, tools and frameworks. We take great joy in championing the successes and achievements of our schools, their staff and students.

Price:

1 year: £1,795 + VAT
2 years: £3,250 + VAT Save £340

Still have questions? Get in touch to find out more.

Our membership leads

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

Alex Galvin, Senior Education Lead, SSAT

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

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.


Primary

The SSAT primary network brings infant, junior and primary schools together from across the country. We support all of our primary members in meeting the educational challenges of today through our membership offer which includes in-school resources, wide-ranging leadership training and a wealth of tried and tested resources, tools and frameworks.

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.

Price:

1 year: £485 + VAT
2 years: £890 + VAT Save £80

Still have questions? Get in touch to find out more.

Our membership leads

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

Alex Galvin, Senior Education Lead, SSAT

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

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.


Special Schools

The special schools network brings together the widest range of special schools and alternative provision into one vibrant group. We support all of our members in meeting the educational challenges of today through our membership offer which includes in-school resources, wide-ranging leadership training and a wealth of tried and tested resources, tools and frameworks.

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.

Price:

1 year: £485 + VAT
2 years: £890 + VAT Save £80

Exclusive member benefit

Our Senior Leader Inspirations webinars are a fantastic opportunity for special schools to reflect, connect with others and consider improvement priorities.

Student leadership with impact: Wednesday 14 January 2026
Inclusive schools: Thursday 18 June 2026

Find out more

Still have questions? Get in touch to find out more.

Our membership leads

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

Alex Galvin, Senior Education Lead, SSAT

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

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.


iNet membership

SSAT has a proud history of working with schools across the world. iNet member schools benefit from a range of member benefits and the team at SSAT and the wider networks benefit by learning from our international friends. Developments in technology and increased online working have enabled us to deepen our connections and removed barriers to communication. Having increased numbers of international colleagues within our leadership cohorts has enriched the conversations for everyone.

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.

Price:

1 year: £485 + VAT
2 years: £890 + VAT Save £80

Still have questions? Get in touch to find out more.

Our membership leads

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

Alex Galvin, Senior Education Lead, SSAT

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

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.


MATs & Groups

SSAT member schools benefit from our extensive experience of school improvement and supportive networking. Our offer includes in-school resources, wide-ranging leadership training and a wealth of tried and tested resources, tools and frameworks. We take great joy in championing the successes and achievements of our schools, their staff and students. By joining your whole MAT to SSAT membership we can work with you to create a comprehensive package of support across all your schools, as well as unlocking cost savings:

Pricing is based on number of pupils in your MAT:

3000-5000 pupils: £3495 + VAT
5000-7500 pupils: £5995 + VAT
7500-10000 pupils: £7995 + VAT
10,000+ pupils: £9995 + VAT

To find out more about how we can work with your MAT, you can book a call with one of our membership team.

SSAT have been hugely influential in the development of The Trust over a number of years. Our relationship has been deep and bespoke, this has enabled us to shape the CPD and support services to really meet our needs. As long-term delivery partners for the full range of programmes, we have found them to be incredibly impactful in building leadership retention, development and capacity. I cannot speak highly enough of the team and services they provide; I would recommend them to anyone.
CEO, The Futures Trust

Our membership leads

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

Alex Galvin, Senior Education Lead, SSAT

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

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.


Any questions?

Contact us or call 020 7802 2300.
Get in touch

x

Interested in finding out more?

Enter your details and we will be in touch

Associate Membership

Want to receive monthly education news, updates, tools and resources? Exclusive invitations to interesting events? And did we mention it's free? Sign up to our associate membership eNewsletter now.

X
x

Content Request

Please complete this short form to receive your download

x

Register your interest

Enter your details and we will be in touch