Blowing Hot and Cold: The New Ofsted Framework and the Challenge of Leading on Behaviour - SSAT Analysis of inspection reports since 2023 indicates Ofsted’s growing ambivalence toward behaviour. While attendance dominates the joint judgement area, low behavior coverage masks serious risks for sc...

Blowing Hot and Cold: The New Ofsted Framework and the Challenge of Leading on Behaviour: www.ssatuk.co.uk/blog/blowing...

Leading with AI: Strategic Guidance for School Leaders - SSAT You’ll also have the opportunity to explore Leading with AI, Ann Palmer’s book and podcast series, and see how AI is shaping school leadership. The workshop will help you discover practical strategies...

Leading with AI - As AI becomes integral to education, we invite you to join our session in April which will provide dedicated time, practical tools and structured guidance to explore its potential.
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Considering SSAT LP accreditation?
There's still time to sign up for this free webinar taking place tomorrow - to ask any questions you may have ⬇️

Aspiring Lead Practitioners - SSAT Through the LP programme, I discovered the invaluable skill of identifying priorities and needs within our school and academy. The programme equipped me

Your Path to Lead Practitioner Status: Expert Q&A
🗓️Free online webinar - 26 March, 3.45pm
🎟️Book your place to find out more about LP accreditation @ssatuk.co.uk

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Essential For Some, Beneficial For All - SSAT Research shows it is essential for students with Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) to be explicitly taught tier 2 and tier 3 vocabulary, yet this is a strategy that all students benefit f...

Essential For Some, Beneficial For All: www.ssatuk.co.uk/blog/essenti...

Read our latest research about how young people engage with AI #SaferInternetDay saferinternet.org.uk/blog/almost-...

AI strategies for school leaders: Closing gaps, opening opportunities - SSAT How can your school use AI to create inclusive opportunities for all learners? AI offers school leaders powerful tools to support learners with diverse needs, close gaps and promote inclusion. This in...

How can your school use AI to create inclusive opportunities for all learners?
Closing gaps, opening opportunities - Book your place at our online workshop on 10 March, with Frances Akinde.
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The Teaching Commission 2026 - SSAT Last year, I had the pleasure of joining The Teaching Commission, chaired by former NEU joint general secretary Professor Mary Bousted and supported by the major teaching unions and other partners. Th...

The Teaching Commission 2026: Share your views to ensure the voices of teachers and leaders in the SSAT network and beyond continue to be heard by the Commission.
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The transformative power of coaching in secondary schools: A personal journey - SSAT Coaching has become a powerful tool in educational settings, transforming the way teachers develop their practice and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The opportunity to support colleagu...

The transformative power of coaching in secondary schools: www.ssatuk.co.uk/blog/the-tra...

Introduction to Coaching - SSAT Coaching is increasingly being used by leaders and practitioners in schools to develop and get the best out of people. It plays an important part in building positive working and learning cultures. Th...

A comprehensive introduction for those about to begin their coaching journey or wanting to refresh learning.
Online, across 2 workshops, starts 5 March 2026
Find out more:
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Introduction to Coaching - SSAT Coaching is increasingly being used by leaders and practitioners in schools to develop and get the best out of people. It plays an important part in building positive working and learning cultures. Th...

SSAT’s Coaching programmes are designed to strengthen professional practice and build a positive, collaborative culture.
Find out more about upcoming online sessions -
Introduction to Coaching - starting 5 March - Online
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Aspiring Lead Practitioners - SSAT Through the LP programme, I discovered the invaluable skill of identifying priorities and needs within our school and academy. The programme equipped me

Your Path to Lead Practitioner Status: Free Expert Q&A
Join Andy Williams to ask any questions you have about the process and programme for your professional development journey - Thurs 22 Jan 3.45-4.30pm
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AI strategies for school leaders: Closing gaps, opening opportunities - SSAT How can your school use AI to create inclusive opportunities for all learners? AI offers school leaders powerful tools to support learners with diverse needs, close gaps and promote inclusion. This in...

Closing gaps, opening opportunities - Join our online workshop on 10 March, for strategies to use AI to support inclusive teaching and learning, with Frances Akinde.
Find out more:
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#AIinEducation
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Lead Practitioner Accreditation - SSAT Develop true professionalism to transform your school, through SSAT Lead Practitioner Accreditation - a rigorous self-assessment process. Find out more!

Congratulations to 30 newly accredited lead practitioners, successfully assessed in the autumn gateway 🎉🏅 #leadersoflearning #ssatleadpractitioner
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Empower your staff, improve student outcomes, and achieve nationally recognised accreditation. www.ssatuk.co.uk/cpd/teaching...

From Strategy to Impact: Embedding Metacognition and Collaboration at Ryders Green Primary - SSAT Rebecca Jarrett is Teaching and Learning Team / Art Lead / Writing Lead (Mat cover) / class teacher at Ryders Green Primary School. She was successfully

SSAT accredited Lead Practitioner at Ryders Green Primary School shares how her work leading on developing metacognition across the school has impacted pupil learning.
Read more here:
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Congratulations to Drayton Manor High School who have been accredited for transforming practice in climate for learning within SSAT’s Framework for Exceptional Education. Find out more: https://ow.ly/Vtx250XanQS #education #schoolsuk #excellence

Congratulations to Drayton Manor High School who have been accredited for transforming practice in climate for learning within SSAT’s Framework for Exceptional Education.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/Vtx250XanQS

#education #schoolsuk #excellence

Aspiring Lead Practitioners - SSAT Are you considering Lead Practitioner (LP) accreditation for yourself or a cohort within your school or Trust? This live Q&A session is your chance to

New webinar date added to 'Ask the Expert' about SSAT LP accreditation process, timelines, impact, or how it fits into your school’s development strategy on 22nd Oct, 4pm, with Andy Williams.

Sign up for free here: www.ssatuk.co.uk/cpd/teaching...
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Recognise and retain your best practitioners SSAT Lead Practitioner Accreditation celebrates and accredits the staff who go above and beyond, helping you keep your best people and drive meaningful change. Learn more: https://ow.ly/1i0A50WElPs #education #schoolsuk

Recognise and retain your best practitioners

SSAT Lead Practitioner Accreditation celebrates and accredits the staff who go above and beyond, helping you keep your best people and drive meaningful change.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/1i0A50WElPs

#education #schoolsuk

Introduction to Coaching - SSAT Coaching is increasingly being used by leaders and practitioners in schools to develop and get the best out of people. It plays an important part in building positive working and learning cultures. Th...

Coaching is an invaluable tool for leaders & educators.
Whether you're new to coaching, or refreshing your practice you can build your confidence, gain practical knowledge & strategies that you can begin to apply immediately.

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@ssatuk.co.uk Director, Angelina Idun, was proud to be appointed as a Commissioner for the Teaching Commission, which is looking at the challenges of teacher recruitment and retention. Last term, a group of our Leadership Legacy Fellows took part in a roundtable discussion. Read more here ⬇️

Lead Practitioner Case Studies - SSAT What schools are saying about Lead Practitioner LP was an inspiring programme to be involved in, helping me to consider how to involve the support staff

Empower staff, improve student outcomes, achieve nationally recognised accreditation, with a programme that’s relevant to staff in all phases of education.

Read more from our accredited LPs and LPLC's ⬇️
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Congratulations to churchdown school who have been accredited for transforming practice in climate for learning within SSAT’s Framework for Exceptional Education. Find out more: https://ow.ly/wiJ450W2vvP #education #schoolsuk #excellence

Congratulations to churchdown school who have been accredited for transforming practice in climate for learning within SSAT’s Framework for Exceptional Education.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/wiJ450W2vvP

#education #schoolsuk #excellence

Empower your staff, improve student outcomes, achieve nationally recognised accreditation. Find out more: https://ow.ly/RfYS50ViTyg #education #schoolsuk #schools #leadpractitioner

Empower your staff, improve student outcomes, achieve nationally recognised accreditation.

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#education #schoolsuk #schools #leadpractitioner

Developing Your Coaching Skills Strengthen your coaching skill set and deepen your understanding of effective coaching practices. Find out more: https://ow.ly/z1vk50W1rlr #education #schoolsuk #coaching

Developing Your Coaching Skills

Strengthen your coaching skill set and deepen your understanding of effective coaching practices.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/z1vk50W1rlr

#education #schoolsuk #coaching

Transformative collaboration: Reimagining teaching and learning - SSAT Recognising what Gert Biesta (2016) describes as “...the beautiful risk of education,” we hope that this short piece introduces you to how engaging with SSAT’s Embedding Formative Assessment (EFA) pro...

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Are you uncertain about what SSAT Lead Practitioner Accreditation involves?

Our comprehensive FAQ resource provides information and guidance to help you to take next steps.

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Coaching is increasingly being used by leaders and practitioners in schools to develop and get the best out of people. It plays an important part in building positive working and learning cultures. We can support you: https://ow.ly/szqb50VjH1p #education #schoolsuk #schools #coaching

Coaching is increasingly being used by leaders and practitioners in schools to develop and get the best out of people.

It plays an important part in building positive working and learning cultures.

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Empower your staff, improve student outcomes, achieve nationally recognised accreditation. Find out more: https://ow.ly/6Byq50ViTp8 #education #schoolsuk #schools #leadpractitioner

Empower your staff, improve student outcomes, achieve nationally recognised accreditation.

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#education #schoolsuk #schools #leadpractitioner

Head Cases: Exploring Complex Headteacher Challenges - SSAT Why join the Head Cases programme? SSAT’s innovative Head Cases programme offers a ‘signature pedagogy’ (Shulman, 2005) to help you develop wisdom of

Cohort 2 of Head Cases is open for delegates who are aspiring or serving headteachers from any setting.

We will be using case studies and methods across five sessions to think deeply about complex challenges facing HTs, from complaints to HR, finance to exclusions.

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Introduction to Coaching - SSAT Coaching is increasingly being used by leaders and practitioners in schools to develop and get the best out of people. It plays an important part in building positive working and learning cultures. Th...

A comprehensive introduction for those about to begin their coaching journey or wanting to refresh their skills.

Join our workshops, starting on 5 June.

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