Education leadership praised in 2025 survey results
- The Education Office released the 2025 School Leadership Survey results.
- Staff in States-maintained schools report feeling more supported and confident in leadership.
- Key indicators of leadership effectiveness in Guernsey's schools outperform similar British Isles settings.
- 14 schools participated, showing significant improvements across various areas.
- Education officials highlight the importance of staff trust and wellbeing in achieving excellence.
The Education Office has published the findings of the 2025 School Leadership Survey, revealing that staff in States-maintained schools across the island have a higher perception of support, confidence, and engagement in leadership compared to similar educational settings in the British Isles.
The survey results indicate improved performance in areas such as leadership support, visibility, communication, and staff wellbeing, which are essential for fostering a motivated and engaged education workforce.
Conducted annually in partnership with SchoolSurveys, a UK provider of benchmarking tools, this survey enables Guernsey’s schools to evaluate their performance against hundreds of analogous establishments across the British Isles.
Key highlights from the survey include:
- 84% of staff report satisfaction in their roles, significantly higher than the average of under 50% among peers.
- Confidence in leadership decisions stands at 91%, compared to a 61% average in similar settings.
- Support from leadership is acknowledged by 87% of staff, with 92% recognising their line managers' support.
- 82% of respondents feel acknowledged for their work, while only 55% do in other schools.
- A substantial 85% feel comfortable discussing problems with their leaders, and 82% believe their concerns are heard and addressed.
- Leadership visibility was affirmed by 88% of respondents; 78% feel that their line managers contribute to their job performance.
A total of 14 primary and secondary schools participated in this survey, with every area assessed showing higher averages for Guernsey than comparable settings elsewhere.
Vicky Godley, Principal at St Sampson’s High School, said: “I’m delighted with the results of the survey which shows the strong leadership evident across our sector… I am particularly pleased that the results reflect good leadership at all levels…”
Tom Whitmore, Parent Governor, added, “As a governor of St Sampson’s High School, I have been able to see firsthand the strength of senior leadership at the school…”
Nick Hynes, Director of Education, said: “We are immensely proud of these outcomes. They speak volumes about the leadership within our settings and the culture of openness and support we have worked hard to build…”
He further emphasised the need to address areas of improvement identified by the survey to enhance standards continuously.
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