A COVID-19 update with Tom Middlehurst, March 2020
Watch a short film where Tom Middlehurst, SSAT’s Head of Policy and Public Affairs, outlines some of the latest developments in the crisis and their impact for schools.
Blog posts by SSAT
SSAT: COVID-19 and Gavin Williamson’s school closures announcement
SSAT welcomes the government’s decision to close schools from Friday evening. We know that schools have struggled to maintain classes due to staff shortages through illness and self isolation. This has caused considerable stress and strain to school leaders, staff,
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For teaching and learning, why is it important to understand cognitive principles?
Dr Efrat Furst from Hebrew University, Jerusalem, and formerly Harvard University, delves into the implications of what we know about cognitive science, what happens when we learn; and highlights practical solutions for the classroom in her presentation at the SSAT National Conference in December 2019
#EachforEqual: celebrating International Women’s Day at SSAT
To celebrate #IWD2020 we spoke to four colleagues asking them questions about this year’s theme, #EachforEqual, an opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements while calling for greater equality.
What essential experiences should the curriculum provide?
Exploring what experiences young people should have during their time at school, and particularly what the curriculum should focus on to achieve social justice, this panel discussion at the SSAT National Conference 2019 was chaired by John Dickens, editor of Schools Week.
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.
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
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.
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.
How deep social justice affects young people
SSAT’s first ever student roundtable discussion, on deep social justice, held on 6 November, was a lively affair, with plenty of interaction over the students’ passionately held opinions, as they debated the key issues of social justice.
