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Tools and Resources

Exclusive to SSAT members, a range of resources that can drive forward whole-school improvement.

Created by our education team, they focus on a range of topics including:

Self-review and planning framework
Curriculum design
Assessment
School performance data
Pupil / student leadership
Parental engagement

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Framework for Exceptional Education Accreditation

The Framework for Exceptional Education (FfEE) is a self-review and planning framework designed by SSAT with the support of a pilot group of Leading Edge schools.

SSAT Culture Survey 2024 – Findings report

In Spring 2024 SSAT members participated in our first annual culture survey. Under the themes of Vision, Values and Moral Purpose, Leading People and Operational Management the 20-question survey is designed to get to the heart of how staff feel about their school and their role within it.

SSAT’s Children’s Charter – Audit Tool

An audit and CPD tool for schools based around three whole school sessions identifying areas of strength and areas for development based upon the needs of your learners against the 6 principles of SSAT’s Children’s Charter – a pledge to children.

Embedding Formative Assessment Toolkit

The 2023 edition of this pack contains all the materials you need for a professional development day and a complete set of materials for running monthly follow-up workshops. As well as techniques for implementing formative assessment, the pack looks at the issues surrounding teacher learning communities.

SSAT Teaching and Learning Toolkit

The SSAT Teaching & Learning Toolkit is designed to stimulate professional learning, sharing video extracts from SSAT accredited Lead Practitioners (LP) describing their portfolio and professional development journey through the process of LP accreditation.

SSAT Curriculum and Assessment Toolkit

The SSAT Curriculum and Assessment Toolkit, an essential resource for schools navigating the evolving landscape of curriculum and assessment. Ideal for reflection, planning, and addressing key issues in education.

Framework for Exceptional Education

The Framework for Exceptional Education is a self-review and planning framework. It offers a principled approach to school improvement that takes you beyond statutory inspection frameworks. It is available to all SSAT member schools.

The why, what and how of assessment – Special schools and alternative provision

SSAT has long advocated a principled approach to the design of both the curriculum and assessment. Produced in collaboration with the SSAT’s SEND steering group and SEND network this resource does not attempt to tell you how to assess rather it asks questions that you need to ask and be confident of answering.

The why, what and how of assessment – Primary

SSAT has long advocated a principled approach to the design of both the curriculum and assessment. Produced in collaboration with SSAT’s Primary and SEND steering groups this resource does not attempt to tell you how to assess rather it asks questions that you need to ask and be confident of answering.

SSAT’s Four Pillars of Principled Curriculum Design – Special Schools and Specialist Settings

The SSAT's guide on "Four Pillars of Principled Curriculum Design" provides a reflective framework for middle and senior leaders in special schools and specialist settings to respond to key questions about curriculum intent, content, delivery and experience.

SSAT’s Four Pillars of Principled Curriculum Design – Primary

The SSAT's guide on "Four Pillars of Principled Curriculum Design" provides a reflective framework for middle and senior leaders in primary schools to respond to key questions about curriculum intent, content, delivery and experience.

CLDD project resources for complex educational needs

Explore SSAT's CLDD project resources, a result of in-depth research aiming to enhance outcomes for children with complex educational needs. Backed by evidence-based strategies, these resources support effective teaching and learning.

Pupil Leadership Audit

This Pupil Leadership audit is designed to help primary schools evaluate the impact of pupil voice and leadership activities across a school and can be used by pupils and staff working together. It is available to all SSAT member schools.

Student Leadership Audit

This Student Leadership audit is designed to help secondary schools evaluate the impact of student voice and leadership activities across a school and can be used by students and staff working together. It is available to all SSAT member schools.

Parental Partnership Audit Framework

The SSAT Parental Partnership Audit Framework focuses on evaluating and enhancing the partnership between schools and parents/carers in five key areas.It is available to all SSAT member schools.

Educational Outcomes Database

SSAT's Educational Outcomes: a unique performance analysis tool for KS2 and KS4, combining official DfE and Ofsted sources into one database. Compare your school's performance data to every state-funded school in the country. Exclusive to all SSAT member schools.

The why, what and how of assessment – Secondary

SSAT has long advocated a principled approach to the design of both the curriculum and assessment. This resource does not attempt to tell you how to assess rather it asks questions that you need to ask and be confident of answering.

SSAT’s Four Pillars of Principled Curriculum Design – Secondary

The SSAT's guide on "Four Pillars of Principled Curriculum Design" provides a reflective framework for middle and senior leaders in secondary schools to respond to key questions about curriculum intent, content, delivery and experience.

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