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Since 1987 our trusted team of experts have supported educators in schools.

Through our membership communities we work in partnership with leaders and teachers nationally to drive improvement and innovation within education.

Our insight and deep expertise enable us to tailor professional development and school improvement programmes, so together we can achieve effective, sustainable and student-centric outcomes.

Membership

Offers inspiring and purposeful collaboration with other like-minded school leaders across primary, secondary, special and MAT schools as well as a range of discounted CPD and exclusive thought leadership.

Embedding Formative Assessment

Proven to positively impact GCSE outcomes, develop more engaged learners, help teacher wellbeing and retention, and create a greater sense of community – now with DfE subsidy.

Lead Practitioner

Nationally recognised status of excellent practice for teachers, support staff and leaders in any phase. Suitable for a cohort of staff, individuals or schools wanting to deliver their own training within their local network.

Student Leadership

Developed in partnership with our national network around excellent practice, nurture your young people to have an impact, through developing the skills and traits needed for success in and out of the classroom.

Leadership Delivery Partner Programmes

Want to create a culture of leadership and build capacity for continuous improvement? We offer delivery partner programmes with flexible modular training, ideal for schools and MATs looking to retain and develop high quality leaders at all levels. We provide everything you need to delivery your own leadership programmes your way, with a range of modules to select from.

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15 October 2024
The transformative power of coaching in secondary schools: A personal journey

Coaching has become a powerful tool in educational settings, transforming the way teachers develop their practice and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The opportunity to support colleagues in their professional growth and see the tangible impact on learning and teaching has been rewarding.

15 October 2024
Professional development of ECTs through instructional coaching

I decided to undertake the SSAT Lead Practitioner (LP) accreditation as a means of furthering my leadership skills within my own school and expanding my professional network beyond my school context.

15 October 2024
How I used Lead Practitioner Accreditation to embed a new English writing structure and RE curriculum

As a dedicated educator with eight years of teaching experience, currently serving as a senior teacher at their third primary school, I am always looking to develop and improve my practice.

7 October 2024
Headteacher Case Conferences: A ‘signature pedagogy’ for school leadership?

At the end of the 2023-24 academic year, we published the findings of our survey of 236 headteachers in our ‘Labouring to Love Headship’ report. The picture presented was gloomy around preparation, induction, training and support for those taking up headship.

Upcoming events

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Wednesday 16 October 2024

Implementing Effective Change free briefing

Thursday 17 October 2024

Embedding Formative Assessment Briefing

Thursday 14 November 2024

Implementing Effective Change series

Tuesday 19 November 2024

Senior Leader Inspirations: Leading pastoral care and development

SSAT Conference - this December

Primary, Secondary, Special or MAT, network with colleagues and explore how neurodiversity affects everyone including parents, families, and schools. Open for booking now to members and non-members.

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