How to tackle the ongoing languages crisis in schools
In an effort to revive students' interest in studying languages, Simon Holmes, principal of Melbourn Village College, discusses the unique approaches the school has explored to combat the increasingly low interest rate in this area of study.
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Achieving social justice starts with the students
Andy Williams, Senior Education Lead, SSAT, highlights the impact that leadership and collaboration can have on student success, and the benefits that could come from additional funding and resources allocated towards the education system as a whole.
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Why students skipped school today to protest
Tens of thousands of students gathered in Parliament Square today to protest against the impending doom of climate change. The UK is one of 60 countries protesting today to fight for change, making this the biggest global protest to date.
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Statement on New Zealand terror attacks
SSAT wishes to express its collective sadness and heartbreak on hearing of the terrorist attack that took place in Christchurch, New Zealand overnight, in which Muslim worshipers were targeted at Friday prayers in their mosques; 49 of whom were killed.
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Imagine: if robots ran our schools…?
CENTURY Tech founder Priya Lakhani provided comprehensive insight on her learning resource platform at SSAT's National Conference in December. Her main stage presentation highlighted aspects such as artificial intelligence, neuroscience and learning science.
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Sad that “my generation betrayed the young generation”
Austerity is to blame for students’ inability to succeed, according to SSAT’s CEO, Sue Williamson. Cuts in school funding and resources and lack of communication between staff and students are harming young people at an increasingly alarming rate, highlighting severe issues in social justice as a whole.
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International Women’s Day: Leading the way towards workplace balance
Corinne Settle, Senior Education Lead for SSAT, talks about achieving #BalanceforBetter in her career and daily life in celebration of International Women's Day.
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Why campaigns such as Worth Less are essential in achieving social justice
As the parents of 3.5 million pupils receive cry-for-help letters from schools on the growing perils of lack of funding, SSAT's Head of Policy and Public Affairs Tom Middlehurst navigates through the uncertainties of social justice this situation presents.
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Building collaborative partnerships with parents is not rocket science, but it is vital
The more effectively schools communicate with parents, the better off pupils will be. Parental engagement expert and author Dr Kathy Weston highlights the ways in which schools' engagement with parents impacts learning outcomes for students.
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What drives us to get involved and help schools
The rewarding career of an RM as told by Ejike Agubor, senior relationship manager at SSAT. Ejike reflects on his involvement in developing supporting member schools alongside fellow RMs, and the incredible opportunity to identify something special with every school he works with.
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