Blog posts by SSAT

Welcome to the first in a regular series of articles where we share the thoughts of SSAT members on national developments happening in education at the moment.   This week, our members offer their views on teacher assessments and the idea
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Laura Burton explores what meaningful pupil voice is, and the importance of clear leadership when developing systems and approaches in a primary school to maximise the impact on the development of the whole child. 

Originally published in the SSAT Journal 17: Spring/Summer 2020, SSAT editor Peter Chambers outlines the benefits of work experience for students and its long-term impact on career choices

Throughout Black History Month in October we signposted events, resources and activities for your school community to refer to and use to shine the spotlight on the contributions of black people and our shared history.

It’s not right that so few young people with SEND are able to gain employment – especially as those that do, often become valuable employees, as well as gaining fulfilment.

As this year’s round of open day and evening events begin, SSAT’s Head of Primary Networks Laura Burton reviews some of the research and literature on transition and talks to the transition team at Eltham Hill School about the transition journey for students at their school.

Pauline Holbook, Head of SEND, SSAT gives an overview of the SSAT SEND Webinar from September 15 2020.

Prompted by this year’s extraordinary exam results season, Relationship Manager Kirsty Hewett reflects on some strategies teachers used to help her rethink the meaning of success.

Following the announcement that all students are expected to return to school in September, Pauline Holbrook, Head of SEND at SSAT, considers how Solution Circles could support the development of COVID-19 safe working practices and personalised solutions to meet the
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