New Ofsted framework: what will the inspectors be up to?
Colin Logan, senior education lead at SSAT, examines the new Ofsted framework and determines its impacts on various aspects of the education system.
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Empowering one of society’s forgotten voices
Football Beyond Borders is an educational charity that is helping students redefine their learning capabilities through the power of this beloved sport. Ceylon Andi Hickman, the charity’s head of social action, explains how this unique concept is making a difference in education.
1979: no Ofsted, performance tables or heavy demands on school leaders – yet today’s education scene is better overall
With over 40 years’ experience in education, Colin Logan, senior education lead at SSAT, reflects on the ever-changing landscape, and the peaks and pitfalls that the profession has experienced over the course of his career.
Timpson Review is largely welcome, but raises serious concerns
Tom Middlehurst, head of policy and public affairs at SSAT, analyses the recently released Timpson Review and highlights the impact that key areas – including school exclusions and recommended policy changes – will have.
SAA show review: funding, social justice – and solutions?
The Schools and Academies Show in April highlighted several issues that have been major concerns within the education industry. SSAT’s Diana Whistance-Smith highlights the key themes addressed and what may result in the future of education based on a few of the day’s panel discussions.
Leading the way to success
Alex Galvin, Senior Education Lead at SSAT, reflects on the leadership-based programmes and projects that she has successfully implemented into schools as well as her own work over the last decade.
NPQML implementation and impact in a North-East MAT
The success of NPQML has been measured in the confidence and development of Tees Valley Education leaders. Emma Coupe, the trust’s improvement and development leader, spoke with SSAT to highlight their progress.
Don’t forget these tools when reviewing and planning your school’s focus areas
If you are setting aside time for your leadership team to work together this term, you might find one of SSAT’s self-review and planning tools useful, which are available for you and your team to use as part of your
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Student workshop to design the visual identity for this summer’s Aspirations Show
Six Caludon Castle year 10 students took part in a unique branding workshop hosted by SSAT, where they competed in teams to create the logo for this summer’s Aspirations Show in Manchester. Students were able to bring their ideas to life while also developing leadership and collaboration skills.
SSAT’s response to Ofsted’s draft Education Inspection Framework consultation
On 5 April, SSAT formally responded to the draft Ofsted framework, which is scheduled to be used in schools, colleges and other education providers from September 2019. SSAT does not formally represent members’ views, rather our response is informed by
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