WHAT SCHOOL CHAPLAINS NEED TO KNOW The New SIAMS evaluation schedule

New Inspection April 13 Odd one out

Key Questions: The ‘So What’ Inspection and why  How distinctive and effective is the school as a Church of England School?  How well does the school, through its distinctive Christian character, meet the needs of all the learners?  What is the impact of collective worship on the school community?  How effective is the religious education?  How effective are the leadership and management of the school as a church school?

What happens ? SIAS and Ofsted decoupled Every 5 years for Good and Outstanding Every 3 years for ‘satisfactory’ One weeks notice : So still a SIB

We want to reduce role of government/State but we have get some things right first! Define essential knowledge: an irreducible core that pupils should learn. Improve the quality of teachers Improve the academic offer to pupils form poorer homes A slimmed down National Curriculum. Expert panel review published, awaiting detail Higher entry requirements to ITT Ebacc :RE has been too successful meaning not enough taking History and Geography.

How does Ofsted define Spiritual development ? Pupils’ spiritual development is shown by their: beliefs, religious or otherwise, which inform their perspective on life and their interest in and respect for different people’s feelings and values sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about themselves, others and the world around them, including the intangible use of imagination and creativity in their learning willingness to reflect on their experiences.

New areas Added emphasis Overall Effectiveness section Supplementary guidance on Methodist and Anglican tradition and practice More aspects of RE in a VC school Achievement issue Distinctive characteristics of worship Governors’ role in Christian vision and strategic planning Focus on the teaching of Christianity Explicitly Christian understanding of shared human values So What's new ?

Christian Character and Pupil achievement

Christian Character and pupil achievement Worship>worthship >equally valued in the eyes of God >self esteem>pupil achievement Perseverance as Christian value> resilience in learning A Christian understanding of achievement leading to a different way to judge others achievements Spiritual development linked to pupil achievement through progression in opportunities for creativity empathy and reflection as opposed to just provision and promotion ( supported by materials produced by Kathyrn Wright or the ‘Rickett Grids’ from SW)

Christian Character and pupil achievement Creating a Christian culture of taking risks in learning through an assurance of forgiveness, acceptance and Christian love. Christian love as a secure basis for achievement and in giving confidence in learning.

What's Changed Collective Worship To develop and understanding of Jesus Christ and respond to God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Theological basis Key elements : Gathering, engagement, respond, sending out Centrality of prayer

What's Changed : RE Just RE Statement of entitlement

What's Changed: Leadership and Management Christian Vision to include standards Future leadership of church schools: more clarity Recognition of Chaplaincy and pastoral support of the church

The Toolkit issue No fixed way Summary document Series of self evaluation tools