Applied GCSEs

The SSAT is actively engaged in supporting practitioners with applied GCSEs. GCSEs in vocational subjects represent an important element in government 14-19 policy to ensure the engagement of all students and raise levels of achievement.

Learning visits: employer engagement - starting and sustaining

Details of free learning visits organised by SSAT lead practitioners are now becoming available. These days offer a great opportunity to learn from the experiences of others.

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Competition

The SSAT and Hope Technology are running an extreme engineering challenge for KS3 and KS4 students.

The competition involves working to a real design brief to develop a promotional product that can be distributed at the Cycle Show in London.

Find out more and register your interest...

'By teachers for teachers'

This section provides resources, case studies and useful links to help you successfully deliver GCSEs in vocational subjects.

Each subject has its own section to allow easy access to the information you need.

Making it! DVD

The Making it! DVD was sent free to all schools who offer GCSE Manufacturing in September 2007.

Find out more about this resource and watch video highlights

Thinking about offering GCSE Manufacturing? Order a copy of the DVD from the e-shop.

Applying It! DVD

The Applying It! DVD has now been sent to every school.

Find out more about this resource and download supporting materials.