Lifting off to secondary education
Martina Veale, Education Director at ASDAN, describes one school’s experience in making the daunting transition from primary to secondary school a smooth one.
Tag Archives: Students
Introduce the Learn Equality, Live Equal programme to help tackle HBT bullying
The Learn Equality, Live Equal Team of the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) highlights the ways in which the Learn Equality, Live Equal programme is helping schools combat homophobic, biphobic and transphobic (HBT) bullying.
SSAT Pride in London review: marching to redefine inclusivity
Diana Whistance-Smith describes how teachers and students marching with SSAT in Pride in London encouraged them to show off their authentic selves and unite for inclusivity in schools.
Creating employability for all learners
SSAT’s Special Schools Summit in May highlighted many important topics that schools have been focusing on this year, particularly how to create employability by developing certain skills and curriculum. Diana Whistance-Smith reports.
The unity of community: Parliament Hill School’s journey
Marie Ruddy, team leader for Citizenship, discusses the inclusive environment that Parliament Hill School has created to encourage every student to feel comfortable in their own skin.
Make reading a choice, not a chore
Sarah Masters, Curriculum Librarian, Thomas Deacon Academy, highlights the importance of staying connected to literature even when schools close for the summer.
The impacts of the Embedding Formative Assessment programme on Uppingham Community College
Uppingham Community College has had years of experience with SSAT’s EFA programme, and has been able to reshape its curriculum and outcomes as a result. Dave Anderson, Deputy Principal, reports.
A whole-school and a whole-year approach
The All Together programme organised by the Anti-Bullying Alliance demonstrates how to achieve school success with three key aspects in mind. Nicola Murray, head of programmes for the Anti-Bullying Alliance, reports.
Leadership that overcomes discord and creates united efforts towards excellence
Patrick Ferguson, principal of Hope Academy, St. Helens, reflected on the incredible turnaround the academy has made thanks to focusing on key factors for school improvement. Patrick’s tips for success will be shared during his presentation at the upcoming School Improvement Show on June 26.
How Just Like Us is reshaping LGBT+ education
Emma Fay, Schools and Colleges manager of Just Like Us, highlights the unique approach that the charity has adopted in order to positively influence and change LGBT+ curriculum and educational outcomes.
