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Leading Edge

SSAT’s Leading Edge network is the only national network specifically for high-performing schools. It aims to connect and celebrate high performing schools by sharing effective and emerging practice.

SSAT understands the challenges of achieving and sustaining high performance and believes that these challenges are best met with the support of like-minded professionals. As the only national network specifically for high-performing schools, the Leading Edge network connects schools across the country, providing structured collaboration and regular opportunities to learn from each other’s best practice.

A key benefit is the Framework for Exceptional Education which offers a principled approach to school improvement that goes beyond statutory inspection frameworks.

Framework for Exceptional Education Accreditation

The Framework for Exceptional Education (FfEE) is a self-review and planning framework designed by SSAT with the support of a pilot group of Leading Edge schools.

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Leading Change Issue 26 – Spring 2024

The Leading Change journal, released exclusively for the SSAT Leading Edge Network, features case studies from innovation grant winners and best practice from across the network.

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Leading Change Issue 25 – Spring 2023

The Leading Change journal, released exclusively for the SSAT Leading Edge Network, features case studies from innovation grant winners and best practice from across the network.

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Leading Change Archive

SSAT’s Leading Edge network is the only national network specifically for high-performing schools. It aims to connect and celebrate high performing schools by sharing effective and emerging practice.

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ASSIST - Aiding and Supporting Strategic Improvement for School Transformation

NEW fully customisable programme for school leaders gives schools and colleges five days of support for strategic improvement. Offers a sustained, focused and objective contribution from an experienced headteacher to enhance your capacity in enacting change.

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