SSAT NC15 – Dr Russ Quaglia – Student voice and aspirations: the key to unlocking schools’ potential
We explore the key points made by Dr. Russ Quaglia in his SSAT National Conference 2015 plenary session on student voice and aspirations.
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SSAT National Conference 2015 – day two
How time flies – the SSAT National Conference 2015 has come to a close. We’ve picked out the very best bits from day two of #SSATNC15 – giving you an insight into an incredible day. Protecting children’s mental health –
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SSAT National Conference 2015 – day one
As day one of the SSAT National Conference 2015 comes to a close, we pick out four of the very best sessions… Keynotes Speaker: Ani Magill Session title: Introducing Raising the bar Strand: Raising the bar An inspiring opening session
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Spending Review 2015 – what schools need to know
Thirteen key points from the Spending Review 2015, and social media reaction.
Easy-to-use data tracking system is a huge success at Minsthorpe
Ahead of SSAT NC15, Peter Atherton, data manager at Minsthorpe Community College, explores the success of the school’s data tracking & monitoring system.
Student co-planners can make teachers’ job easier
Parliament Hill School, an SSAT member school, undertook a student co-planner project that has had significant effect on students’ confidence & self-esteem.
The Big Staff Meeting – what could you change in half an hour?
Claim Your College launches The Big Staff Meeting – a call for teachers to set aside 30 minutes to help determine the future membership of the College.
Observation: overcoming the fear, finding the benefit
Andy Williams distinguishes three uses of classroom observation and shows how digital video can exploit the benefits while minimising the distractions.
Unicef and the Rights of the Child: why should a school get involved?
How SSAT members William Allitt School embarked on the UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Award as a logical way to progress its collaborative way of working.
Why schools should have a mindfulness strategy
Mindfulness can not only help alleviate poor emotional & mental health, but improve teaching & learning, explains The Corsham School’s Katie Norton.
