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Sue Williamson, Chief Executive, SSAT

Sue joined SSAT in 2002 and focused on leadership and innovation. She worked with Professor David Hargreaves on the personalising learning agenda, and developed SSAT’s suite of leadership programmes. She was Headteacher of Monks’ Dyke Technology College for eight years.

Back to Where it Started

Recently, I went back to where I started my teaching career. I met up with a former colleague, Andy. He joined the history team in my second year. We operated within a humanities faculty, and I, as a mature entrant,
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Raising your concerns with MPs

On Tuesday 27 June, we had a drop-in session for MPs – this event was sponsored by Rosie Duffield, MP. We had conversations with MPs from all parties, and it was pleasing to hear how passionate they were about schools in their own constituencies. Conversations varied in length, but we covered the following:
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Teachers are the best curriculum designers

The DfE does not think that teachers are good curriculum designers, so have provided Oak Academy with £43 million over three years to provide curriculum materials to schools. Oak’s purpose is to “improve pupil outcomes and close the disadvantage gap by supporting teachers to teach, and pupils to access a high-quality curriculum.” This is another example for me of the DfE not having due regard for the professionalism of teachers.
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Aspiring Lead Practitioners free briefing

Your Path to Lead Practitioner Status: Expert Q&A
Join Andy Williams to ask any questions you have about the process and programme for your professional development journey.

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