How do you make a difference?
By embodying the values of social activists – applying our values day by day, says Carmel McConnell MBE, the creator of Magic Breakfast.
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Reducing the risk of a disability discrimination claim in the SEND tribunal
In the first article in this two-part series, Alacoque Marvin, former teacher and now member of Wrigleys Solicitors’ education team, considers how to avoid (or at least be prepared for) a SEND tribunal disability discrimination claim.
Teaching empathy is not enough
How Empathy Week aims to build a generation of empathetic leaders Over 150,000 students across the UK and beyond are set to take part in Empathy Week (24-28 February), a free secondary school resource aimed at empowering ‘a generation of
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A bumper crop from student leadership development
Patrick Kirwan, Horticulture and Community Outreach Coordinator, describes the benefits of Hammersmith Academy’s school garden.
Excellent teaching for pupils with SEND is excellent teaching for all
Tanja Albert, deputy learning support manager, and Alice Hagger, deputy head of English, Ricards Lodge High School, explain the formative assessment techniques that have worked well with all students, including those with SEND
Should key stage 3 be restored to the full three years?
The message from Ofsted’s application of its new framework so far confirms that you should do what’s right for your students, explains Tom Middlehurst, SSAT head of policy and public affairs
Leading by example – a lost art?
Neville Beischer, co-headteacher, Wright Robinson College, explains the process and impact of leading by example at every level in the school
Panel discussion: what leadership is needed to put social justice at the heart of the curriculum?
The panel discussion at the end of the conference’s first day examined the leadership needed to put social justice at the heart of education.
A reflection on the SSAT National Conference 2019: Fighting for deep social justice
Tom Middlehurst, Director of the National Conference, reflects on some of the ideas, strategies and practical suggestions heard during the two days of the conference
Join the national conversation about online safety for Safer Internet Day
At the UK Safer Internet Centre we want all schools, youth groups and education settings to be part of the world’s biggest campaign to make the internet a safer and happier place.
