In this section you will find information about taking part in an SSA survey. The information provided answers some of the questions frequently asked about surveys by teachers and others in schools. Use the tabs to navigate through this section.

• You can find out how schools and pupils are selected for a survey in Sampling.

• The tasks which schools are asked to undertake are outlined in Managing a survey in school.

• You can find out more about the range of assessments used in the survey in Assessments.

• Some suggestions about how schools can use the findings of surveys are given in Using the findings.

This information here is general and applies to most SSA surveys.  Schools involved in a specific survey receive more detailed information - see Surveys.