I defended Ofqual – I regret it
I defended Ofqual’s plans to the last hour… I feel let down, but not as much as the thousands of A-level students who were dealt a bitter blow.
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WATCH: SSAT policy update regarding A-level results with Tom Middlehurst
In his latest policy webinar, Tom Middlehurst, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at SSAT, covers: National figures for A-level submissions, likely outcomes for results day, results day – key processes including appeals, and more.
Using Solution Circles to collaboratively solve problems in your classrooms
Following the announcement that all students are expected to return to school in September, Pauline Holbrook, Head of SEND at SSAT, considers how Solution Circles could support the development of COVID-19 safe working practices and personalised solutions to meet the
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WATCH: The latest policy update from SSAT with Tom Middlehurst
In his latest policy webinar, Tom Middlehurst, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at SSAT, provides: the latest information on confidentiality, FOIs and subject access requests an overview of the requirements for school reopenings in September updates on curriculum, assessment
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Back to school: Hearing our children’s voices
We have been hearing from schools in the network how wonderful it has been to welcome more students safely back into school in recent weeks. Angelina Idun, director at SSAT, explains more and encourages you to share your own students’
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Black Lives Matter
In the light of recent events that have shocked the world, Angelina Idun, director at SSAT, shares personal insights on race, inequality and discrimination. Writing this has not come easy. I have stopped and started quite a few times over
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School bullying during a pandemic
Dr Mandy Shaw, Lecturer in Criminology at Leeds Beckett University, explores the bullying of young people in this short, research-based paper intended to support practitioners and inform policymaker thinking, which was written during the early days of the Coronavirus pandemic.
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WATCH: SSAT Special Schools and SEND network webinar with Surita Meyer
In this webinar, Surita Meyer, assistant head and Thrive trainer at Perseid school shares how the school uses the Thrive approach to inform their practise in supporting the pupils’ emotional well-being and emotional development.
What curriculum considerations need to be made as students return
Following the announcement on 19th June that all students are expected to return to school in September, Pauline Holbrook, Head of SEND at SSAT, considers what curriculum changes may need to be made as students return. This links to the work of Carpenter and Carpenter and the webinars of Professor Barry Carpenter and Dr Penny Barratt CEO, The Bridge London Trust.
WATCH: SSAT Special Schools and SEND network webinar with Dr Penny Barratt
In this webinar, Dr Penny Barratt, CEO, The Bridge London Trust shares her thinking around the curriculum offer as students return to school.
