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19/06/25

Students from across our Years 7, 8, 9, and 10 recently attended an inspiring careers talk presented by The Power of Events. During this session, they learned about the seven key sectors within the events industry, as well as the diverse range of jobs and opportunities available. pic.twitter.com/8i6UuCPS5Y

19/06/25

It was a delight to witness our talented actors/actresses showcase their improvisational skills in our recent House Drama Improvisation Competition. Congratulations to all participants, and a special commendation to Austin for winning!https://t.co/MAtIZmnbOm pic.twitter.com/KXgnZUOOFy

18/06/25

Our Sixth Form students have expressed their wish to recognise National Thank a Teacher Day today and would like to share with our Samuel Ryder Academy community. Thank a Teacher Day is the UK-wide celebration of all teaching and support staff.https://t.co/nzRHSoWnDa

17/06/25

Our young chefs got a real treat today! Ex-MasterChef semi-finalist+ex student Theo delivered an inspiring masterclass to prep them for the RBA MasterChef comp! Big thanks to for the expert tips & fun! pic.twitter.com/nuX16r6yQg

16/06/25

Sign up now for the summer session of our creative art teachers network on 30 June and find time to explore new ideas! book here: https://t.co/4dyNOATWFt pic.twitter.com/hMqe1kgJZg

16/06/25

Last Thursday, Samuel Ryder Academy proudly hosted the inaugural Primary Oracy Showcase, inviting primary schools from the local community to participate. The event, to celebrate oracy, was a remarkable success, with 13 primary schools involved. pic.twitter.com/BVRbN4zdCH

12/06/25

The Sports Academy students are undertaking a Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work course to support them with their excellent work as Sports Leaders in our community. They have been fantastic throughout the year working with the PE & Sport team at different clubs and practices 👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/gcqBpshSfE

22/05/25

On Tuesday evening, we were treated to the Primary Spring Concert which provided an exciting opportunity for our children to showcase their musical talents - we were incredibly proud of them all. Please click here for further photos: https://t.co/FujVybRFPJ pic.twitter.com/blBrQCYgQq

21/05/25

Our Year 9 Graphic Communication students were invited to Sunday’s St Albans Spring Festival. There was an exhibition run by our students displaying their work, as well as an exhibition from the Artist and Residents community project.https://t.co/zdEL3Pljnf pic.twitter.com/nQoZKIMsMK

21/05/25

* Cover Supervisor vacancy * H4 £19,400 Actual Annual Salary 32.5hrs per week - Term Time + 5 INSET Days Start date: September 2025 A Cover Supervisor is required to join our talented support staff team.https://t.co/IcRRr9kHcN#stalbansjobs pic.twitter.com/lATL984oVN

20/05/25

Building an electric motor is famously fidgety and meticulous, a truly tough feat. But for our science club members, that challenge was just a call to action! And today? It was an absolute triumph! pic.twitter.com/KDjKk42nbA

20/05/25

Freddie C, our first XV captain, was recently selected to represent Herts County Rugby U17's. Congratulations to Freddie for a fantastic achievement. pic.twitter.com/oR4OBejkJM

20/05/25

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19/05/25

Our Year 12 student, Sophia S, was invited to spend a day at the Houses of Parliament. In the evening, Sophia gave a brilliant speech at the House of Lords, speaking on behalf of , discussing the importance of talk within our classrooms and the power of connections. pic.twitter.com/a6wgLOOjhl

19/05/25

* English Teacher vacancy * MPS/UPS - Full Time Start date: September 2025 Samuel Ryder Academy seeks an enthusiastic and inspirational English Teacher to teach across the age and ability range.https://t.co/3RzpBe8YiD#stalbansjobs pic.twitter.com/dPrLwIIiUz

19/05/25

* Science Teacher (Focus on Chemistry) vacancy * MPS/UPS - Full Time Start date: September 2025https://t.co/LIRz9ZQbOz#stalbansjobs pic.twitter.com/O1HuC3bPO6

19/05/25

* Religion and Society Teacher vacancy * MPS/UPS - Full Time / Part Time Start date: September 2025https://t.co/eiJQxsPNt0#stalbansjobs pic.twitter.com/TtNJbHRK1R

16/05/25

📣 Sophia is a student at Voice 21 Oracy School . Last night she travelled to London with her teachers to give a speech at the . 🧵👇 pic.twitter.com/ymxCxhYx47

16/05/25

This Sunday, the new St Albans Spring Festival takes place on St Peter’s Street. The council have professionally printed 50 posters, designed by our Year 9 Graphic Communication students, and they have been put on display around St Albans. pic.twitter.com/sbItqlj78e

14/05/25

Huge thanks to HHJ Siddique for delivering an insightful and inspirational talk to our Year 10 and Year 12 Philosophy & Ethics students. They had an amazing experience, and his powerful message about resilience will undoubtedly encourage them in the upcoming exam season! pic.twitter.com/WcX538fouv

13/05/25

Week 2 and we’re already flying high 🙌 Cheer club Tuesday lunchtime🤸🏽 pic.twitter.com/U5jbsrl1a2

08/05/25

Outstanding CPD session examining the Power of Coaching delivered by experienced facilitators. Book now for next Friday https://t.co/jevMASbNas pic.twitter.com/zabaUktwgy

08/05/25

* Science Teacher (Focus on Chemistry) vacancy * MPS/UPS - Full Time Start date: September 2025https://t.co/LIRz9ZQbOz#stalbansjobs pic.twitter.com/Jxy1Cb0wQ0

07/05/25

A fantastic opportunity for our Y4 pupils today competing in the Scholars Cup! They took part in a football and tag rugby tournament, and competed exceptionally, winning the cup! A great achievement, and a fantastic event ran by our academy sports leaders! pic.twitter.com/nPeK5wSjz6

07/05/25

* Religion and Society Teacher vacancy * MPS/UPS - Full Time / Part Time Start date: September 2025 Closing date: 9am on Monday 19th May 2025https://t.co/eiJQxsPNt0#stalbansjobs pic.twitter.com/2LeDOy5iTx

SET Peer Review

All schools take part in our Peer Review. The SET peer review is a process that enables school leaders from across the Scholars’ Education Trust to help each SET school evaluate its own effectiveness. SET peer reviews generate constructive feedback on the quality of teaching and learning and the effectiveness of school improvement strategies. Each SET school will aim to host a peer review team annually, subject to individual circumstances and visits from other review or inspection bodies. The findings of the review will confirm strengths of school performance and identify areas for development. A safeguarding review is always carried out as part of the Peer Review (see below).

The SET peer review benefits not only the school being reviewed but also the members of the review team and other schools across the Scholars’ Education Trust.


SET peer reviews allow all participants to:

  • Gain from shared experiences of how other schools do things
  • Work with others within an agreement of open debate and ideas sharing
  • Gain confirmation of positive aspects of school practice, which might have been taken for granted
  • Listen to suggestions that internal self-evaluation processes might have missed, possibly because an external, objective perspective was needed
  • Bring staff together for a joint focus on evaluation and improvement, so that the SET peer review is appreciated as a positive experience by the staff in each school

A key feature of these reviews is that an external expert (ex-HMI, or SIP, or Headteacher from outside the trust) is invited to take part in each, so that there is an objective perspective provided.

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