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Chicken or Egg ā The Big Listen Outcomes and SSATās Inspection Tracker
https://www.ssatuk.co.uk/blog/chicken-or-egg-the-big-listen-outcomes-and-ssats-inspection-tracker/
Published: September 4, 2024 13:51
My previous blog queried whether the data about āneed to improveā comments from inspection reports since January might be pointing towards an āOliver effectā.Ā I was exploring whether there were any discernible trends and microtrends during the firstā¦
Improving retrieval and exam performance in hospitality and catering through formative assessment
Published: September 3, 2024 08:32
In May 2023 I was asked if I was interested in being an EFA lead for a new Embedding Formative Assessment programme (EFA), starting in September of the next school year. About to begin my eighteenth year as a teacher of art and design technology, it isā¦
The Oliver Effect? Trends and microtrends in inspections in 2023/24
https://www.ssatuk.co.uk/blog/the-oliver-effect-trends-and-microtrends-in-inspections-in-2023-24/
Published: September 2, 2024 13:08
As mentioned in a previous blog on attendance, we have been tracking every āneed to improveā comment written by inspection teams during their visits to schools and colleges in 2023/24. At the time of writing, there were almost 4,000 such comments. The postā¦
Race, equality, and inclusion
https://www.ssatuk.co.uk/blog/race-equality-and-inclusion/
Published: August 27, 2024 10:14
As we begin a new term, our hearts go out to the families affected by the tragic loss of young lives in Southport this summer. We can only imagine the profound pain this has caused each family. Our thoughts and support are with them and their widerā¦
Labouring to Love Headship?
https://www.ssatuk.co.uk/blog/labouring-to-love-headship/
Published: July 16, 2024 07:58
On Thursday 18 July 2024, SSAT will be publishing the findings from a survey of 236 serving and former headteachers who, between them have almost 2,000 years of headship experience. The survey questions drew from 26 reports into headteacher retentionā¦
āChange begins nowā
https://www.ssatuk.co.uk/blog/change-begins-now/
Published: July 5, 2024 08:49
Sir Keir Starmerās opening words when addressing his Labour team. The electorate voted out 12 cabinet ministers, including a former prime minister and the education secretary. The post āChange begins nowā appeared first on SSAT.
Teacher Recruitment and Retention ā what can we do?
https://www.ssatuk.co.uk/blog/teacher-recruitment-and-retention-what-can-we-do/
Published: July 4, 2024 10:43
This blog explores research articles to identify the existing problems with recruitment and retention of teachers and support staff, and it suggests ways to recruit new teachers and slow down the high numbers of teachers leaving the profession. The postā¦
Part II: Bringing on the Ewoks
https://www.ssatuk.co.uk/blog/part-ii-bringing-on-the-ewoks/
Published: July 3, 2024 14:32
My colleague Dan Belcherās first blog on leadership development in the UK education system discusses the past history and present predicaments faced by our sector. In this post, I will outline, based upon our upcoming āLabouring to Love Headshipā report,ā¦
Part I: A galaxy not so far away
https://www.ssatuk.co.uk/blog/part-i-a-galaxy-not-so-far-away/
Published: July 3, 2024 14:32
As a senior education lead at SSAT, it continues to be a great privilege to work with inspiring, and aspiring, school leaders. They share a commitment to improving the life chances of our young people, often working in very challenging contexts. The postā¦
Inclusive Education: A national treasure
https://www.ssatuk.co.uk/blog/inclusive-education-a-national-treasure/
Published: July 3, 2024 13:30
My grandson Nehemiah turns two in August. He is a super cute, charming, smiley, funny, fearless, energetic toddler who is into everything. He already loves his music and books and he seems to be under the impression that he is a world class gymnast! Theā¦