The student media team look forward to SSAT National Conference 2014
Students drawn from across the SSAT network form a media team who will cover both days of the SSAT National Conference 2014. Here they reflect on their hopes for the conference.
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A blog to Finnish the week
What lessons can England learn from Finland’s hugely successful education system? Should they be applied to an English context at all?
Hanson Academy’s zero tolerance approach around uniform: the inside story and lessons learned from using the media as a mirror for the community
Liz Churton, Principal of Hanson Academy, gives the inside story of the recent media coverage surrounding the Academy’s uniform policy.
Why can kids pass tests, but then fail in life?
SSAT’s Head of Research, Tom Middlehurst, argues that students will never be sufficiently equipped for life without an improvement in assessment practices.
Guest blog: Investing in a fairer future: what should be our priorities in the fight for social mobility?
David Thomas, Assistant Senior Leader at Westminster Academy, with an extended introduction to the SSAT Annual Lecture 2014 report.
Schools, football and short-termism
Chris Smith, Student Leadership Coordinator SSAT, argues that short-termism is detrimental to school performance and clouds the long-term vision.
A hundred years ago…
Sue Williamson, Chief Executive SSAT, on the importance of remembering WW1 history and it’s relevance to education.
What is innovation; do we really want it?
Head of Innovation, Caroline Barlow, discusses innovation & how SSAT’s Redesigning Schooling campaign is the perfect platform for a new approach.
Are we educating children out of creativity?
Sue Williamson argues that creativity is thriving in English schools – the challenge is to see it embedded in all schools.
Why the intelligent hand is not just political rhetoric
Tom Middlehurst, Head of Research SSAT, on the importance of vocational education & how it ensures we leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
