SIAS – Statutory Inspection of Anglican Schools
From September 2005 a new form of Church School Inspection will be in place
– SIAS. Like the new OFSTED, the inspection process is based on the school’s
own self-evaluation documentation. The links below will take you to the self-evaluation
form (SEF) you will need to guide you through this process.
Like all good self-evaluation, the SIAS SEF is not something to be filled out
solely for the purposes of inspection, but should be part of a school’s
ongoing cycle of improvement, feeding into the SIP / SDP.
When filling out the SIAS SEF schools are encouraged to:
1. Take their time; starting small and covering the ground systematically
2. Involve foundation governors and the Bishops School Visitor in working with the Toolkit as well as appropriate staff
3.
Listen to learners, parents and stakeholders
In-school INSET for governors and staff on the SIAS materials can be arranged
through the Diocese. Contact shirley.hall@ely.anglican.org
DOCUMENT DOWNLOADS
There are two versions of the SEF below, and these cover exactly the same questions but in a different format. Schools may use whichever version they prefer. Alternatively, the more detailed Toolkit may be used as a support document to complete the Ely SEF, e.g. by giving individual pages to appropriate colleagues to use as an evidence gathering form.
National Society SEF
Toolkit -Word Document
NATIONAL SOCIETY LINKS
Inspection Framework
– the inspection handbook