Structural autonomy and collaboration in multi-academy trusts
Turning schools into academies does not necessarily improve results; here are some approaches that work.
Blog posts by SSAT
Where pupil premium initiatives are whole-school initiatives
Not just closing the gap: this approach helps everyone do better, inside and outside of Lydiard Park Academy.
SSAT joins the Fair Education Alliance
SSAT joins the Fair Education Alliance.
5 tips to beat exam stress
As exam season approaches, the mental health experts at Pixel Learning have 5 tips to help young people navigate this difficult period.
How international learning can enrich the curriculum
A partnership with a school in the Yemen has had dramatic, positive effects on students in this Cheshire school.
Bridging the transition gap: the focus starts in year 5
Great Torrington School involve primary students in sporting competitions, science workshops & more… helping to bridge the transition gap.
Evaluating teaching, not teachers
‘Productive tinkering’ with good practice has transformed the evaluation and quality of teaching at The Duston School. By Jennie Giovanelli.
SSAT’s most popular blogs of March 2016
A roundup of our most popular blogs of March 2016 How to compare texts The problem, to some extent, I think, lies with the teachers themselves. With our degrees and our overly-analytical minds, we tend to see comparison as a
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Bridging the social class gap in educational outcomes
Professor Becky Francis highlights a number of key issues to consider when utilising Pupil Premium funding.
Free training resource on importance of good food school culture launched by the School Food Plan
The School Food Plan launch a free teacher training resource.
