What exams could look like in 2021 – Ofqual consultations launched
Sylvia King, Senior Education Lead at SSAT, unpicks the recent announcements of the consultations on awarding grades in 2021, following the cancellation of exams
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Remote learning and online learning – they’re not the same thing
Sylvia King, Senior Education Lead at SSAT, explores the distinctions between these different methods of learning and explains why she agrees with Ofsted’s suggestion that ‘keeping it simple’ can lead to the best outcome
Putting trust in teachers, not algorithms
Alex Galvin, Senior Education Lead at SSAT, reflects on the announcement that teacher assessments will replace this year’s examinations; Alex also outlines the principles she believes should be considered when forming a plan that shapes and delivers assessment in order to provide a meaningful and fair judgement.
The power of pupil voice
Laura Burton explores what meaningful pupil voice is, and the importance of clear leadership when developing systems and approaches in a primary school to maximise the impact on the development of the whole child.
Pathways to employment for SEND pupils
Paul Silvester, headteacher at Newman Community Special School, describes the comprehensive programme introduced in the school designed to enable their students to achieve success.
SSAT response to the announcement on exams in 2021
Sue Williamson, Chief Executive of SSAT, responds to Education Secretary Gavin Williamson’s announcement on 2021’s GCSE, AS- and A-level exams
Unlocking your school’s latent leadership talent
In conversation with Teach Secondary, Dan Belcher, Senior Education Lead at SSAT, who oversees the design and delivery of our leadership development programmes, explains how SSAT can help you to unlock your school’s latent leadership talent
Helping young people with SEND to find work
Janet Wingate-Whyte, Project SEARCH Manager, Whitefield Academy Trust, describes the process and benefits of these projects – to the young people, the schools and the employers involved
Why changing teachers’ habits and behaviours is key in helping develop their practice
Corinne Settle, Senior Education Lead at SSAT, outlines how we can increase the effectiveness of professional teachers if we plan for, and support, behaviour change.
What’s good about work experience and how is it best approached and managed?
Originally published in the SSAT Journal 17: Spring/Summer 2020, SSAT editor Peter Chambers outlines the benefits of work experience for students and its long-term impact on career choices
