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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.
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
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.
SIAMS explores ways in which each school’s theologically rooted Christian vision drives its work and enables the school to live up to its foundation as a Church school. It does so by seeking to answer six or (in the case of Voluntary Aided schools) seven Inspection Questions (IQs).
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.
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
SIAMS is the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS). The inspection takes place around every five years. SIAMS inspection focuses on the impact of the Church school's Christian vision on pupils and adults.
