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The powerful difference coaching can make

Steve Bush, Assistant Headteacher at Sackville School spoke to SSAT Director Angelina Idun about the powerful difference coaching can make and why schools and organisations cannot afford not to coach.

The Queen’s Speech

The state opening of parliament on Tuesday included references to reforms to the education will help every child fulfil their potential wherever they live, raising standards and improving the quality of schools and higher education. The purpose of the bill is to: Level up opportunity by delivering a stronger and more highly performing school system that works for every child, regardless of where they live and is part of the governments levelling up agenda.

My business trip to Chicago

Waj Mohammed a student at New Bridge Multi Academy Trust was one of a number of students who participated in a visit to Chicago earlier this year to work with American students and Apple to design apps. The work is part of an ongoing project funded via the Turing scheme. Read Waj’s blog and watch the film produced by the group.

Ofsted’s 5-year plan

Much of Ofsted’s recently published 5-year plan reiterates previous statements. It explains what Ofsted are looking to do rather than how they will do it, but there are a few points that are worthy of note.

Establishing and embedding a precedent of support of PLAC and SGO pupils

The Romsey School share some reflections and practical advice on support for looked after children. After taking on a new role with responsibility for looked after children, Gabrielle Bradbeer undertook research in order to better understand the needs of looked after children and to gauge levels of awareness and knowledge amongst her colleagues. She shares the practical strategies that they have implemented.

Metacognition

Maeve Quinn of The Douay Martyrs Catholic Secondary School uncovers the crucial aspects of metacognition and how they can be applied to any educational environment, to improve the ways learners monitor and purposefully direct their learning

SSAT Conference - 2 December 2024

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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