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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.
Top picks for you
View all16 January 2025
Every child should go to a school where they are free to be themselves
I had the privilege of helping Lauren, my PA, to choose a primary school for her nearly 5-year-old twins. Two happy, but very different children.
13 January 2025
Moving learners forward with successful feedback through the Embedding Formative Assessment (EFA) programme
After 33 years of teaching, following many different trains of thought, always amending my approach and trying earnestly to keep myself ahead of the game, I have found myself curiously captivated by what really is good feedback?
9 January 2025
Do we really need middle leaders?
So why write another blog on middle leadership? Well, in one way the answer is simple. I would like you to ensure that you take up your three member places on our new Middle leaders’ programme which begins on 30 January 2025 or consider becoming a delivery partner for our National Award for Middle Leadership (NAML) programme.
11 December 2024
Reflections from the SSAT members conference
It was great to see so many colleagues from across our network at our member event on 2nd December. It is always great to connect in person and share ideas.
Upcoming events
View allTuesday 21 January 2025
Embedding Formative Assessment Briefing
Wednesday 22 January 2025
How to Train Your Student Leaders
Thursday 23 January 2025
Readiness for Inspection: Lessons from 2023-24
Tuesday 28 January 2025
Attendance: Creating a positive culture around attendance to better engage families
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