The beauty of brain ache
Senior education lead Alex Galvin considers exactly what it is that motivates us to learn.
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Student voice: We must do more to empower teachers
Megan Lawrence, a student at Bedford High School, answers the question ‘Are schools getting in the way of education?’
SSAT’s 10 most popular blogs of January 2016
A roundup of our most popular blogs of January 2016. Featuring SSAT educationalists, teachers and other guest bloggers.
Student voice: Education is killing students’ curiosity
Michael Hardy, a student at North Liverpool Academy, answers the question ‘Are schools getting in the way of education?’
Do you know your students’ hopes and dreams?
An interactive recap of Dr. Russ Quaglia’s mainstage presentation on student voice and aspiration at the SSAT National Conference 2015.
Responses to EBacc consultation – round-up
We pick out a number of responses to the DfE’s consultation on the proposed EBacc measures.
Teacher leadership – system leadership isn’t just for headteachers
Andy Williams and Dan Belcher explore the increasing importance of teachers as true leaders of learning.
In trying to do so much we do too little
Andy Tharby, English teacher at Durrington High School, with ideas on how to achieve more by doing less.
Teaching Assistants; Unsung heroes of the classroom
How to ensure your teaching assistants are valued and effective members of your teaching staff. By Gary King, Assistant Principal at Tavistock College.
Changing lives through learning
The English department at SSAT member school West Lakes Academy reflect on a journey that has led to them winning a prestigious National Teaching Award.
