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Self-evaluation form (SEF): SIAMS

Download the Church of England's self-evaluation forms (SEF) for the statutory inspection of Anglican and Methodist schools (SIAMS). Also see examples of completed SEFs under the 2023 SIAMS framework from primary schools.

Last reviewed on 12 September 2024See updates
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Contents
  1. Consider completing a summary SEF
  2. You might want to complete an ongoing SEF too
  3. See completed SIAMS SEFs from primary schools

The current framework for the statutory inspection of Anglican and Methodist schools (SIAMS) came into effect on 1 September 2023. Find more information in our article on SIAMS inspections: what you need to know.

Consider completing a summary SEF

It's not statutory, but it can help the inspector to better understand the impact of your school's vision, policy and practice. Your SIAMS summary self-evaluation (SEF) should be an abridged version of your SIAMS ongoing SEF (if you have one), as inspectors are unlikely to have time to read a lengthy document.

Your summary SEF should focus on answering and providing evidence for the 6 key inspection questions (7 if your school is a voluntary aided school). Learn more about the questions you'll be asked in our summary of the SIAMS inspection.

This is explained on pages 3 and 4 of the