Don’t forget these tools when reviewing and planning your school’s focus areas
If you are setting aside time for your leadership team to work together this term, you might find one of SSAT’s self-review and planning tools useful, which are available for you and your team to use as part of your
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Student workshop to design the visual identity for this summer’s Aspirations Show
Six Caludon Castle year 10 students took part in a unique branding workshop hosted by SSAT, where they competed in teams to create the logo for this summer’s Aspirations Show in Manchester. Students were able to bring their ideas to life while also developing leadership and collaboration skills.
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SSAT’s response to Ofsted’s draft Education Inspection Framework consultation
On 5 April, SSAT formally responded to the draft Ofsted framework, which is scheduled to be used in schools, colleges and other education providers from September 2019. SSAT does not formally represent members’ views, rather our response is informed by
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Making the ‘word poor’ richer – with tier 2
Katy Pautz, Lead Practitioner, Falinge Park High School, highlights the many impacts that teaching tier 2 vocabulary presents not only to students, but to teachers.
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Children revealing hidden illiteracy spurred an ambitious campaign
In this final report from the SSAT National Conference 2018, Claire Preston and Katy Parkinson, driving forces behind Lexonik, reflect on what originally prompted them to launch their innovative programme which improves literacy levels, and leads to greater achievement and attainment.
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Planning her own dramatically different school, Charlotte Church addresses some challenging questions
Charlotte Church is much more than an entertainer and singer. She is in pursuit of launching her own school to redefine students' ability to absorb information and learn creatively. Charlotte's talk during SSAT's National Conference details her intriguing plan to shape schooling.
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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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