SIAMS - Statutory Inspection of Anglican Schools
As a Church of England school we are subject to SIAS inspections (Statutory Inspection of Anglican Schools) every 5 years. Our last inspection was on 15th October 2021 and the school was judged as good in all seven strands inspected.
The key findings from the inspection were that:
- This is a Christian community that watches over one another in love with unforced yet intentional actions that lead to a togetherness built on respect. A culture of being safe in God’s presence is rooted in every child being able to celebrate their uniqueness and shine like the brightness of the heavens, as stated in Daniel 12:3, the biblical verse the school’s vision is based upon.
- The pupils and their families encounter transformational work by the school to change their lives for the better, especially children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school seeks to do whatever it takes to ensure everyone flourishes.
- This school is fully inclusive, demonstrated by the deeply loving culture of compassion and an acceptance that transcends the tolerance shown to all. Difference and diversity are celebrated in collective worship.
- Spirituality is securely understood. It is weaved throughout the curriculum and ethos of the school. However, there is work to be done to support older children utilising reflection and exploring how God can help shape their life’s journey in all of its fullness.
- Collective worship is at the centre of this church school, however due to disruption from the pandemic pupil involvement in leading and monitoring worship has not been able to be maintained.
- Religious Education (RE) is taught in a meaningful way, making RE real and alive, through a study of religion and other worldviews.
Three areas were identified for future development:
- Provide wider opportunities for pupils to express their compassion for justice and equality, so they can understand their social action at a national and/or global level.
- Maximise occasions for older pupils to reflect, contemplate and grow in their spiritual development so they can flourish in the fulness of life.
- Develop more systematic and structured opportunities for pupils to plan, lead and evaluate the impact of collective worship as the school continues to recover from the disruption of the pandemic.
- Develop systems to moderate progress in knowledge and skills of pupils in RE.