Blog

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.

SSAT Director Angelina Idun reviews highlights from the launch of SSAT NQT Inspirations which welcomed new teachers to the profession and looks forward to working with others to support new teachers.

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

With so many offers of packages to support a so-called ‘recovery curriculum’ one SSAT school has looked to enhance its students’ return to school with a bespoke ‘Bounce Back’ approach.

SSAT Senior Education Lead Sylvia King welcomes newly qualified teachers to the profession and outlines some ways in which we can support them through this important year.

Corinne Settle, SSAT Senior Education Lead responsible for teaching and learning and SSAT’s Embedding Formative Assessment Programme considers how catch up funding can be used effectively and shares a guide, a discussion with school leaders and some resources to help teachers and leaders find out what our children know.

Colin Logan, Senior Education Lead at SSAT, considers aspects of our school narratives we can all reflect on as we start the autumn term.

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.

Angelina Idun, Director at SSAT provides a snapshot of conversations with colleagues about parental engagement with school, and introduces a resource to help you strengthen and celebrate your work in this area.