School Alliance for Excellence Podcast Series
Welcome to School Alliance for Excellence. We are an inclusive partnership where all children and young people have the opportunities to flourish, enjoy learning and achieve the best possible outcomes through excellent education. Watch the video to see how we can help your school thrive. Schools Alliance for Excellence, SAfE was established in 2019 by schools, for schools, to continue a school-led approach to improvement. This built on the existing culture of collaboration that characterised and underpinned education in Surrey over the last 15 years including the work of the twenty Surrey Teaching Schools who became known as STSN. We are a not-for-profit membership company working in partnership with Surrey County Council and other key stakeholders. Our services aim to support education professionals to deliver an excellent education system that is better for all.
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Episodes
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
SAfE's Sarah-Jane Ashworth and Surrey's Kate Charles (Senior Area Schools Officer) demystify the governor's role in handling school complaints and share practical advice for getting it right.
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Monday Jun 23, 2025
For many schools, attendance is a hot topic. Listen to Beth Gibson, Assistant Principal for Attendance, Culture, & Extra Curricular at Queen Elizabeth Academy , Addlestone, North Warwickshire chat to SAfE's Michele Miller about the challenges and successes.
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Inclusion continues to be a hot topic in education, and while schools have made tremendous strides in fostering inclusivity, several barriers remain, particularly league tables and Ofsted defining school intent.
SAfE CEO, Maria Dawes, shares valuable insights on how schools can leverage self-evaluation to drive continuous improvement in inclusion, especially for underserved learners.
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
SAfE worked with Ash Manor Secondary school leaders to support professional learning focused on developing classroom practice. The podcast talks through the process both parties went through in order to ensure a highly effective professional learning event. We hope you find the podcast interesting with opportunities to reflect on how to ensure professional learning has the biggest impact in your setting.