Unlock your potential as Chair of Governors. A practical, face-to-face leadership programme is designed to give you the confidence, clarity and expertise to lead effective governance and drive meaningful school improvement.SAfE Event: Chairing for Impact
26-27Book now
SAfE’s Inclusion Lead, Kenny Wheeler, shares his thoughts and reflections on

Humble Inquiry – The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling by Edgar H. Schein and Peter A. ScheinBrand New Staff Room Reads 26/27Read more
A collaborative and evidence-informed network designed to help schools strengthen whole-school wellbeing.Connecting Student Outcomes
to Whole-School Wellbeing:
Join the Wellbeing NetworkRead more
Wednesday 17th March 2027 - RHS Wisley

Step back from the immediacy of school life and engage with the big questions shaping the future
of education.SAfE Leadership
Conference 2027
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Speaker giving a talk in conference hallRethinking Inclusion: Leading a Whole School Approach

A full‑day conference dedicated to the latest research, thinking, and innovation in inclusive practice.SAfE Inclusion Conference 2027Read More
See our full Professional Learning and Development, School Improvement, and Governance Programme 2026/27 to get a head start on planning your year.Professional Learning and Development, School Improvement and Governance Programme 2026/27Download now

Working Together to Improve Schools

Welcome to Schools 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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Professional Learning and Development, School Improvement and Governance Programme 2026/27

Our professional learning covers a range of areas from leadership development to curriculum, teaching and learning, for all phases from Early Years to post-16.

School
Improvement

Assessment
& Moderation

Governance Sevices

Inclusion, Belonging, Equity & SEND

Leadership
Development

NPQs

Curriculum
Development

Partnerships &
Special Projects

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“As always, thank you for the insight, the feedback and the benefit of your knowledge and experience. I thought the Summit was fantastic – Lee Elliot Major was excellent but my breakout room with Shaun Brown was the most thought provoking and inspiring. Well organised and exceedingly useful.”