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SIAMS Inspections in Church of England Schools
Church of England and Methodist schools are inspected approximately every five years to assess their effectiveness as Church schools. For Church of England schools, this is carried out by SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools).
Find out how the Diocese can help your school to prepare for your SIAMS inspection below.
Purpose of SIAMS inspections The purpose of a SIAMS inspection is to evaluate how effectively a Church of England school’s Christian vision enables…
SIAMS inspections are carried out in line with the 2023 Framework and in line with national policies. The current framework (September 2023) guides…
Is SIAMS asking schools to engage with the Diocese? Yes — but in a specific and purposeful way. SIAMS explores: The quality of the relationship between…
When to ask for a deferral There may be circumstances where a school feels it is appropriate to request a deferral of a SIAMS inspection. The SIAMS…
Why should school staff, leaders and governors attend a SIAMS Workshop? SIAMS Workshops are designed to support schools to approach inspection with confidence,…
What is a Summary SEF? Thorough ongoing self-evaluation provides a useful support for a school's development as a church school. A Summary SEF (Self‑Evaluation…
The Ongoing Self-Evaluation Form What is an Ongoing SEF? An Ongoing SEF (Self‑Evaluation Form) is not a separate document or template. It refers…
Find out more about the process for inspection including scheduling cycles, notification timescales and the Appeal and Complaints procedure.
