SSAT becomes The Schools Network

The Specialist Schools & Academies Trust (SSAT) has now become 'The Schools Network'

www.ssatrust.org.uk

About us

SSAT - the schools network

• We work with schools and academies throughout England, and in36 countries across the world, to raise achievement for pupils of all ages and backgrounds.
• All our resources are invested and reinvested in supporting the school system. To extend this commitment , we plan to build an education endowment fund.
• Most English mainstream secondary schools, half of special schools, and a growing number of primary schools are members of our organisation.
• We are the largest membership organisation for all types ofacademies and have been supporting innovation in the schools system for over 20 years.
• There is no comparable network for school leaders to access leading practice and innovation in other schools.
• We are aiming to become an academy sponsor and school provider, drawing on teh strength of our networks.
• Our approach is 'by schools, for schools'. All our work designed and delivered by serving school leaders, and in many cases it is accredited by universities.
• Our national headteacher steering group make sure ensures that the professional perspectives of school leaders inform national policy development and debate.