Confessions of a PE teacher: Breaking the mould
Ben Baines, assistant principal at SSAT member school The Duston School, highlights the importance of PE in improving the mental health of young people.
Blog posts by Guest
The role of the teacher should be privileged over any leadership role
Carl Hendrick, English teacher at Wellington College, argues that not all teachers can be, nor want to be, leaders.
In trying to do so much we do too little
Andy Tharby, English teacher at Durrington High School, with ideas on how to achieve more by doing less.
Teaching Assistants; Unsung heroes of the classroom
How to ensure your teaching assistants are valued and effective members of your teaching staff. By Gary King, Assistant Principal at Tavistock College.
Changing lives through learning
The English department at SSAT member school West Lakes Academy reflect on a journey that has led to them winning a prestigious National Teaching Award.
Closing the gap, raising the bar
An excerpt from Amjad Ali’s intriguing account of his experience at SSAT NC15.
Computer science as crucial as Latin once was
Ahead of his keynote at SSAT NC15, Ian Livingstone argues that computer science is as important as any other science currently being taught in schools.
The Corsham School – Getting the philosophy right
Ahead of his workshop at the SSAT National Conference 2015, AHT Jason Wood shines a light on The Corsham School’s recent success with closing the gap.
A window to the world
An insight into a brilliant film advocating the benefits of arts & creativity for young people, by SSAT members St Marylebone School.
Schools can raise attainment through film – and here’s how
Educators are increasingly interested in using film as a serious learning tool – Into Film Director of Education Jane Fletcher explores the proven benefits.
