25th October 2024
Dear Parent Carers, Weekly Update: 25/10/24 First of all, we would like to thank you all for your support this week during our Ofsted Inspection. Whilst we are unable to share the outcome with you at the moment, we want to thank you for completing the Parent View survey – 54 responses were received – and although we are unable to see your comments, an overwhelming majority of families expressed positive opinions about our school. We are very grateful for the overwhelming support that we have felt from our community. Thank you to the students for being themselves and talking with the Inspectors with great honesty and enthusiasm. Students impressed the Inspectors with their positive attitudes and the respect and kindness that they show for each other. We are so proud of our students and the journeys that they are on and progress that they make. Thank you to our fantastic team who do what they do every day – Inspectors told staff to do everything as they normally would during the inspection, and that’s what we did. Our staff team are an amazing and committed collection of people who come together for a common cause – to help and support your young people. Please see below for a Safeguarding Update, information on School Photograph orders and Flu Vaccination clinics. Safeguarding Update Our Safeguarding Team are here to support you and your young people as they navigate through life. The online world is forever evolving and it's so important we educate ourselves as Parent Carers to help keep our young people safe. Here are five top tips to help keep your family safe online: 1. Open Communication Encourage and have regular conversations about online experiences this can help with any uncomfortable conversations that may need to be had at another time. 2. Set Clear Rules This could be things like time limits and a list of appropriate websites. Ensuring communication is respectful and discussing the consequences of negative behaviour online. Think before you share.
Sabrina Hobbs Executive 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.