Teacher workload improving – but there’s still a way to go
The DfE’s 2019 Teacher workload survey results found minor improvements in workload, but there is still a long way to go. Diana Whistance-Smith, Content Executive at SSAT, investigates.
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What are the top five challenges for school leaders everywhere?
Professor Andy Hargreaves posed this question to the Twitter community earlier this week. Discover some of the challenges faced by school leaders around the world and share yours with the SSAT network. SSAT’s Diana Whistance-Smith reports.
SSAT Pride in London review: marching to redefine inclusivity
Diana Whistance-Smith describes how teachers and students marching with SSAT in Pride in London encouraged them to show off their authentic selves and unite for inclusivity in schools.
Creating employability for all learners
SSAT’s Special Schools Summit in May highlighted many important topics that schools have been focusing on this year, particularly how to create employability by developing certain skills and curriculum. Diana Whistance-Smith reports.
Primary Network conference focuses on student and teacher wellbeing and mutual understanding
SSAT’s Primary Network Conference on 12 June demonstrated how a focus on teacher and chill wellbeing significantly alters the learning landscapes and the goals that can be achieved by strategising in unique ways.
Working together to improve attendance
Nic Harrison, senior education lead at SSAT, highlights ways in which schools can improve their attendance based on his own unique experiences.
SAA show review: funding, social justice – and solutions?
The Schools and Academies Show in April highlighted several issues that have been major concerns within the education industry. SSAT’s Diana Whistance-Smith highlights the key themes addressed and what may result in the future of education based on a few of the day’s panel discussions.
Leading the way to success
Alex Galvin, Senior Education Lead at SSAT, reflects on the leadership-based programmes and projects that she has successfully implemented into schools as well as her own work over the last decade.
NPQML implementation and impact in a North-East MAT
The success of NPQML has been measured in the confidence and development of Tees Valley Education leaders. Emma Coupe, the trust’s improvement and development leader, spoke with SSAT to highlight their progress.
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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