SIAMs

Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools

The purpose of SIAMS inspection is:

  • To provide an evaluation of the impact of the school’s distinctively Christian vision for the governing body, multi-academy trust, the school, parents, diocese/district, Church of England Education Office, Methodist Church and the wider public.
  • To meet the requirements of section 48 of the Education Act 2005 for schools which have a religious character.
  • To make a significant contribution to the improvement of church schools.