SSAT secures EEF funding to support schools in Embedding Formative Assessment
The Schools, Students and Teachers network (SSAT) has announced funding from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), through the DfE’s Accelerator Fund, to support schools in the Research School Commissioner regions of the North, East Midlands and the Humber, and West Midlands. It means up to 150 secondary schools in these regions will be eligible for 70% funding of the supported two-year EFA programme.
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Developing a coaching culture at Invicta Grammar School
Carl Taylor, Lead Teacher of Psychology at Invicta Grammar School explains in this blog how coaching was introduced in the school, and why the culture of coaching needs to make its appearance within the education sector.
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“Levelling Up” strategy – is it enough to achieve deep social justice?
Sue Williamson, CEO at SSAT reflects on the government's announcement to level up across the poorest parts of the country to close the disadvantage gap.
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Safer Internet Day: Exploring respect and relationships online
For Safer Internet Day, Tuesday 8 February, the UK Safer Internet Centre hopes to inspire a national conversation about using technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively.
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The importance of good careers guidance for all learners
Pauline Holbrook, Head of SEND Network, reflects upon the current system in place for our young people, and why it is important to recognise both vocational and academic skills.
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Taking the ‘LEEP’ to TEEP – a case study
Stephanie Jennings, Assistant Head of Humanities at St. Peters R.C. High School - a TEEP Ambassador School, explains why they wanted to undertake the programme and the impact it has since had on their school.
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The labour market for teachers in England
Chair of TeachVac, John Howson shares some thoughts on how the recruitment landscape for teachers has changed over the years, and what a teacher can now expect.
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Fake news
Sue Williamson, CEO at SSAT reflects on the Hillsborough disaster, and how Professor Phil Scraton at our National Conference in 2017 explained his approach to analysing the mountain of evidence at the time to rewrite the narrative.
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Using historians for wider context
Marc Faccini, Assistant Principal for Enrichment and Co-Curricular at Future Academies Watford, details the importance of wider contextual knowledge, and why nothing acts in isolation.
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A reflection: SEND Webinar – Priorities and questions from the network
Pauline Holbrook, Head of SEND reflects upon the discussions that took place during the SEND Webinar on 18 January 2022
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