21 March 2023: SSAT Statement following the death of headteacher Ruth Perry
The team at SSAT share the sadness of the education community following the death of headteacher Ruth Perry.
02 March 2023: Leaked messages from Matt Hancock
The latest tranche of messages between Matt Hancock and Gavin Williamson shows a shocking disregard for teachers and children. School leaders suffered from a lack of clear direction from the DfE during the pandemic. School leaders, teachers and all staff worked incredibly hard to educate children and young people, and to keep them safe. Today, teachers and young people are still suffering from the effects of the pandemic. Our teachers deserve respect for the incredible work they do.
22 February 2023: Free school meals for all?
SSAT fully welcomes the scheme and supports the Mayor of London in his plan to help children and families in this way. However, this only highlights the need for true universal entitlement: every pupil in every area of England should be able to receive a free school meal. We urge the Government to take notice of Sadiq Khan’s plan, and the work within the devolved nations, to take meaningful, considered and fully funded action to address this at a national level.
Free school meals for all.
01 February 2023: SSAT statement on the teachers’ strike
SSAT supports the #teachers who have chosen to strike today. A great teacher is always the most valuable resource we can give young people. We need new talent in the profession and support those already doing this vitally important job.
