SIAMS
As a DBE we no longer have responsibility for the inspection of our schools following the decision to move to a nationally integrated model of SIAMS.
All of the information that you are likely to need can be found on the national website:
Inspections — National Society for Education
As a diocese, we also receive an email confirming the inspection; we then make sure that all of our relevant colleagues are aware of this information. At the same time, we will confirm who will be speaking to the inspector as part of the evidence-gathering process and, who will be attending the feedback. It would be very helpful if schools could let us know, as soon as possible, the expected timing for this meeting.
We have been asked by the central team to clarify that, if you have any SIAMS-related training needs, you should contact us at the SDBE as this is our responsibility and area of expertise.
INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION
All of the information that you are likely to need can be found on the national website:
https://www.nse.org.uk/statutory-inspection-of-anglican-methodist-schools/inspections
This comprehensive collation of information and documentation includes:
- 2025 - 2026 List of the schools to be inspected
- 2026 - 2027 List of schools to be inspected
- SIAMS reports for particular church schools
- Website Reviews - This much I know
- 2024 - 2025 Annual Report
- 2025 SIAMS Framework
- 2025 SIAMS inspection deferral policy
- 2025 SIAMS ongoing SEF template
- 2025 SIAMS summary SEF template
SIAMS FRAMEWORK
CONTACT DETAILS
We would highly recommend that you spend some time exploring the wealth of information that is available to you on the national website. If you do have any questions, please contact Shaun Burns, Diocesan SIAMS Lead.
