SIAMs
'The school is highly inclusive; pupils and their families have developed an undeniable understanding and respect towards other Christians and those of other faiths'
SIAMS report 2017
SIAMS inspection focuses on the impact of the Church school's Christian vision on pupils and adults. This involves looking at the school’s Christian vision, the provision the school makes because of this vision and how effective this provision is in enabling all pupils to flourish. Church schools will employ a variety of strategies and styles appropriate to, and reflective of, their particular context in order to be distinctively and effectively Christian in their character and ethos. SIAMS inspectors therefore do not look for a set template of what a Church school should be like, but rather take the particular context of the school into account and base their evaluation on the outcomes rather than the process.
The Evaluation Schedule has one inspection question: how effective is the school’s distinctive Christian vision, established and promoted by leadership at all levels, in enabling pupils and adults to flourish?
This is explored through seven strands:
- Vision and Leadership
- Wisdom, Knowledge and Skills
- Character Development: Hope, Aspiration and Courageous Advocacy
- Community and Living Well Together
- Dignity and Respect
- The impact of collective worship
- The effectiveness of religious education
TSM's last SIAMs inspection took place in 2017. Please click the link below to read the full report.
What the report said about our school:
"The distinctiveness and effectiveness of Trinity St Mary’s School as a Church of England school are outstanding."
The school, through its distinctive Christian character, is outstanding at meeting the needs of all learners.
The impact of Collective Worship on the school community is outstanding.
The leadership and management of the school as a Church school are outstanding.
The effectiveness of Religious Education is good.