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Resource directory

The resource directory contains teaching materials from LPs, news and case study archives, publications from the SSAT and diaries from VSS schools.

Latest resources produced by SSAT are listed below.


Resources in 2007

Applied learning in practice
How schools are broadening curriculum opportunities for young people.

Vocational specialism: choices, chances and collaboration in practice
This guide for vocational coordinators and subject leaders gives examples of good practice. Revised June 2007.

Making it!
DVD containing manufacturing snapshots with online teaching resources. Covers a range of job roles, and is also useful for design technology, enterprise, business studies and IAG.

Equal opportunities interactive resource
This interactive resource is designed to be used by individual learners on PSHE and citizenship courses at KS4.  It highlights and confronts some of students’ fears and aspirations in pursuing a different career path to the norm.

Applying It! - Learning the applied way
Using real-life examples of outstanding teaching and learning practices, this DVD aims to inspire teachers to develop applied learning and teaching across the school.


Resources in 2006

Adding up to a lifetime
Financial literacy CD-ROM aimed at year 9-11 students, based on the five stages of life: life as a student, working life, relationships, new life and active retirement.

Engaging employers in vocational subjects
A toolkit of 9 booklets offering support for GCSEs in vocational subjects. 

 

keyboard GCSE applied ICT
Innovative resource for students and teachers.

 

 

boy GCSE health & social care
Real insight into working environments

 

 

Vocational option choice CD
An excellent resource has been launched for teachers working with year nine students who are making GCSE Option Choices.

 

Vocational specialism: choices, chances and collaboration in practice
This guide for vocational coordinators and subject leaders gives examples of good practice.