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The Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) is the Church of England and Methodist Church’s outworking of the requirements of section 48 of the Education Act 2005. It is a key element of the life of all Church of England and Methodist schools in England.
SIAMS inspection operates initially from the presumption that the school is a Good Church school. An inspector will only deviate from this grade when or if the evidence suggests that to do so is appropriate.
1. Scheduling and notification of SIAMS inspections 1.1. In ‘ordinary times’, schools can expect to have a Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) inspection every five years from the date of the previous inspection. 1.2. In March 2020, the requirement for a section 48 inspection was suspended as part of COVID-19
What does a SIAMS inspection entail? The inspector will look at the school’s Christian vision, the provision the school makes because of the vision and its impact – ie. how effective the school is in enabling pupils and adults to
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The Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) is the Church of England and Methodist Church’s outworking of the requirements of section 48 of the Education Act 2005. It is a key element of the life of all Church of England and Methodist schools in England.
Nov 8, 2023 · The SIAMS inspection process is based on the school's own self-evaluation and the evidence supporting it across a wide range of school activities and taking into consideration the opinions of all stakeholders.
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SIAMS is a means of celebrating church schools and supporting them as they seek to develop, ensuring that they are places of flourishing for adults and pupils so that all can live ‘Life in all its fulness’. The latest SIAMS Inspection schedule took effect from January 2019.
