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.
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?
This is explored through the seven strands listed below:
- Vision and Leadership;
- Wisdom, Knowledge and Skill;
- 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.
Our last Church School inspection took place on 18th September 2024 and we are delighted with the outcome. Our identified strengths were found to be:
- The Christian vision ‘one body, every person, growing together’ is an intrinsic part of school life, bringing everyone together as a loving community. Thoughtfully crafted by different members of the community, it underpins the school’s identity;
- Rooted in the school’s values of care and kindness, positive relationships are at the heartbeat of this happy, welcoming school. This enables pupils and adults to flourish;
- Underpinned by the Christian vision, prayer is a special expression of the school’s caring, inclusive ethos. The school prayer carries great meaning within the school community, bringing comfort in times of difficulty;
- Pastoral support is central to the school’s work. This means that pupils and adults feel a strong sense of belonging; they are known and nurtured as individuals;
- Religious Education (RE) is led by a passionate and knowledgeable subject leader. As a result, the RE curriculum is challenging and relevant, enabling pupils to develop their knowledge and understanding, whilst gaining a sense of belonging.