The moral purpose of education: some questions
SSAT senior education lead Dan Belcher shares some findings and thoughts on his ongoing research into moral leadership in education.
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How a frustrated teacher became an expert in educational psychology
Second post in the SSAT National Conference 2017: Illuminating learning blog series. Paul A Kirschner, Distinguished University Professor of educational psychology at the Open University of the Netherlands.
An evidence base and a collaborative spirit can boost outcomes for all young people
Samuel Ward Academy Trust aim to have a balance between autonomy and accountability across their MAT. We spoke to Chris Dale, Director of Teaching and Learning and Research School at the MAT, about their approach to embedding a more ‘balanced,
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How do we improve children’s mental health and wellbeing? Get them active!
Looking towards World Mental Health day on Tuesday 10 October, Chris Wright, Head of Wellbeing, Youth Sport Trust, shows the links between physical activity and exam success.
The Chartered College of Teaching: on the cusp of change for the profession
An exploration of the journey to the Chartered College’s creation, and what the future could entail.
Using our collective voice for a fairer education for all
Sam Butters, CEO, Fair Education Alliance, invites support for the 90-member coalition’s efforts to drive the changes needed to improve young people’s lives.
A major facelift for the inspection dashboard
SSAT senior education lead Colin Logan explains how Ofsted’s new approach to data focuses more on data reliability and trends over time.
National Poetry Day: a rich resource
Andrea Reece, National Poetry Day Manager at Forward Arts Foundation, describes some of the poets, events and resources available to schools.
What’s your why?
Focus on the ‘why’ keeps us aligned to our vision, our purpose, writes SSAT senior education lead Dan Belcher.
No more knee-jerk reactions on safeguarding – what Ofsted are looking for now
Ofsted’s safeguarding focus is shifting from policy and process to practice and its impact, writes SSAT senior education lead Colin Logan.
