On the surface, the SASH website is a simple presence on the web. Underneath, it's a powerful system for developing a collaborative networking community. The HeadsTogether platform organised into three levels.
Top level
This is home to the main HeadsTogether Group (a kind of parking space for all members). Connect your profile with colleagues and access general updates, news and discussion.
Second level
Join Themed Groups alongside other professionals to access a range of features (e.g. Documents, Forums, Pictures, timeline etc.). These groups can only be accessed by members.
Third level
Inside the Groups are Forums, Pictures, Documents, Timeline and more. It's at this level where people can dive in and out of more specific discussions, pose questions for the community to answer - or download and upload documents.
Documents are shared in good faith by members who believe in sharing for mutual support. As a member you can:
Most of the groups are created by SASH Admin based on consultation and requests - and members can join any group. Features of groups include:
Currently, we are accepting membership requests from headteachers or equivalent. In the future, membership will be open to other leaders within your organisation, and partners such as associations and businesses that can bring value to the community.
The home of HeadsTogether and HeadSupport, this area has the feel or modern social media app – with the clarity and professional integrity needed to support focused professional networking and sharing.
Bringing together our own SASH events, as well as other events curated to support local needs. This is the home for connecting headteachers through video and face-to-face events.
Cutting edge, intelligent aggregation systems filter and present the most up-to-date articles, breaking stories and forums – from renowned publications to niche education forums.
Hand-selected, referred and reviewed services – especially chosen by – and for SASH members.
Bringing evidence led practice and research together in one place.
Support materials and documents provided by and for SASH members.
We are delighted to welcome Andy Robinson and Vanessa Whitcombe as Executive Committee members. Here, along with Nigel Burgoyne (Executive Director) they share their thoughts on how local networking and an outward-facing approach is a strong pillar of their professional practice.
Having worked previously in Essex and London, Andy understands what it’s like to be new to an area, and to have found mutually supportive relationships with other local heads that have helped the school, the Trust as well as his own development.
Vanessa reflects on how peer-to-peer support and sharing outside the Trust has been an important bedrock for development and impact on as many young people as possible, and how we’re likely to see some changing trends in the future.
We understand the challenges of time and technology, and how out-of-date systems and mindset can create barriers to collaboration. That’s why we’re developing a powerful new ecosystem of video and social communication tools – to make complex collaborations simple!
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