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.

"Pupils flourish in this caring and friendly school. The school's values are seamlessly interwoven and understood by pupils. Pupils feel happy and are kept safe. They know there is always someone to talk to if they have any worries. Pupils enjoy playtimes, where they have fun together with their friends....The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)." (Ofsted June 2024)