(The Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools)
As Church of England federated schools, we are subject to the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS).
We are delighted to share our SIAMS reports (identical except for the school name) with you following the recent Church school inspection last term which assesses the Christian character of the school, the effectiveness of the leadership and management of the school, the provision of religious education and the impact of collective worship on the school community.
We have been graded ‘Good’ overall and ‘Good’ for Collective Worship.
The school:
Is a transformative community where the needs of all are met, and all are enabled to flourish
Inspires [the children] with exciting and relevant learning
Offers a secure space for spiritual development, where thinking and considering the important questions of life is highly valued
Governors are successfully involved with the promotion and development of the school’s Christian vision and character
Staff seize every opportunity to pause and ask thought-provoking questions
Parents champion this small schools inclusive nature
Relationships are harmonious and conveyed in mutual respect for all those around them
The areas for development are already in the School Development Plan as we continue to ensure we move towards excellence.
“SIAMS inspection focuses on the impact of the Church school's Christian vision on pupils and adults. This involves looking at the school’s Christian vision, the provision the school makes because of this vision and how effective this provision is in enabling all pupils to flourish. Church schools will employ a variety of strategies and styles appropriate to, and reflective of, their particular context in order to be distinctively and effectively Christian in their character and ethos. SIAMS inspectors therefore do not look for a set template of what a Church school should be like, but rather take the particular context of the school into account and base their evaluation on the outcomes rather than the process.
The Evaluation Schedule has one inspection question: how effective is the school’s distinctive Christian vision, established and promoted by leadership at all levels, in enabling pupils and adults to flourish?” From: Purpose and Focus of SIAMs Inspections
This seven strands explored are:
Vision and Leadership
Wisdom, Knowledge and Skills
Character Development: Hope, Aspiration and Courageous Advocacy
Community and Living Well Together
Dignity and Respect
The impact of collective worship
The effectiveness of religious education
Click on the links below for more information:
RE Statement of Entitlement for Church Schools
Church of England Vision for Education
Mental Health and Wellbeing: Towards a Whole School Approach