Siams and Ofsted

SIAMS Explained

 

The SIAMS inspections focus around four key questions, the answers to which combine to substantiate a headline judgement in answer to the question, ‘How distinctive and effective is this school as a Church of England School?’. The other questions are as follows:

 

• How well does the school, through its distinctive Christian character, meet the needs of all learners?
• What is the impact of collective worship on the school community?
• How effective is the religious education?
• How effective are the leadership and management of the school as a Church school

Ofsted Explained

 

Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills, they inspect and regulate services which care for children and young people.

“This school continues to be good. Pupils exemplify the Christian values which you promote, especially that of friendship. Pupils are well behaved and polite. Those who join the school part way through a year or key stage feel welcomed and make friends quickly. Pupils enjoy school, as shown by their high attendance. They like learning and work hard” (Ofsted, November 2018)