19th September 2025 Dear Parent Carers, Weekly Update: 19/09/25 I hope this update finds you well. There has been a great buzz in school this week as students settle into their routines. We have also started to establish this year’s Student Council, with each class voting for their own representative. We have had lots of applications from Year 11s to stand in our Head Student elections too, and we look forward to hearing from them through their campaigns next week! We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our Parents and Carers for their continued support and partnership. By working positively together, we can ensure the very best outcomes for our young people and create a welcoming and supportive school community. We kindly remind everyone to follow our Parent Code of Conduct – (please click here to read), which helps us maintain a safe, respectful and collaborative environment for all. Your commitment makes a real difference, and we are grateful to share this journey with you. Parent Carer Evening – Tuesday 23rd September Have you booked your appointment for Tuesday’s Parent Carer Evening yet? At Parent Carer Evening, you will be able to discuss your child’s start to the school year and EHCP targets. Please get in touch with your child’s pastoral team to book! School Meals Is your child eligible for Free School Meals? Free school meals are available to students in receipt of, or whose parents are in receipt of, one or more of the following benefits: • • • • • • • •
Income Support income-based Jobseeker's Allowance income-related Employment and Support Allowance support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 the guaranteed element of Pension Credit Child Tax Credit (provided you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190) Working Tax Credit run-on - paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit Universal Credit - if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get).
Please apply online through https://apply.cloudforedu.org.uk/ofsm/entrust If you have any queries or require support, please contact the School Office. Toni Beardmore Headteacher St Martins School, The Derwent Campus, Bracknell Drive, Alvaston, Derby, DE24 0BT Tel: 01332 571151 Email: admin@stmartins.set.org Online: www.stmartinsschoolderby.co.uk The Shaw Education Trust Limited is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England (no 09067175) Registered address: Shaw Education Trust, Kidsgrove Secondary School, Gloucester Road, Kidsgrove, ST7 4DL. The details of our academies registered as business names can be found at www.shaweducation.org.uk.