24 November 2022
St Martin’s Primary School has recently been reviewed under the Jersey Schools Review Framework
and the report has been published today.
St Martin's School Report
A team of 4 reviewers visited the school between 3 October and 5 October. During this time, the
team observed 20 lessons, sampled students work, and spoke to students and school leaders.
Commenting on the report, the Headteacher of St Martin’s School, Chris Godden, said: “I would like
to thank the review team for their professionalism and support during the review and in producing
this report. The school has been through a period of staff changes recently, so I welcome the
recognition that it has emerged positively from these challenges.
“I also welcome the recommendations provided, and as a team we will continue to work
reflectively, collaboratively, and effectively to keep improving the school so our pupils can achieve
their potential.
“I would like to thank all my staff, for the effort, care, and compassion they continuously show to
provide pupils with a caring environment where they can thrive. I would also like to thank the
pupils who were polite, confident, and showed a pride in belonging to the school. As the report
says they were a credit to themselves, their families, and the school.”
Minister for Children and Education, Deputy Inna Gardiner, said: “I’d like to thank the children,
parents, staff and leadership of St Martin’s for their contributions to the review of their school. I
would also like to share my appreciation to the reviewers for their professionalism in conducting
this review.
“I’m encouraged that St Martin’s School is being recognised for the strength of the relationships
between pupils and staff, and between staff and parents.
“Colleagues from the Department of Children, Young People, Education and Skills (CYPES) will
continue to work closely with St Martin’s staff on their areas for development and continue to work
with all of our schools throughout the year.”
Finf further Information on the Jersey Schools Review Framework.
The Jersey Schools Review Framework was piloted across Government schools from 2016 – 2019.
The Framework has been independently evaluated by a leading academic, who has published
school and system-wide reviews in the UK and internationally, including for the OECD and for the
National College of Education.
Each assessment is undertaken by an independent external lead reviewer, experienced in
conducting reviews in other jurisdictions, as well as a Senior Adviser from the Department for
Children, Young People, Education and Skills (CYPES) and senior school leaders currently working in
Jersey schools. The review team will speak to pupils, consult parents, meet with and survey staff,
look at pupils’ work, observe lessons and review school data.
Following each review, the school, parents and CYPES will receive a short report of the findings
which will be available on the Jersey Schools Review Framework webpage, where parents and
carers can watch videos and read factsheets in English, Polish and Portuguese to find out more
about the process.
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