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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), and see examples of completed SEFs under the current SIAMS framework from primary schools.

Last reviewed on 12 November 2025See updates
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Contents
  1. Consider completing a summary SEF
  2. You might want to complete an ongoing SEF too
  3. See examples of 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. You can find the latest revised version under 'Public SIAMS documents'.

Read our article on SIAMS inspections: what you need to know for more information.

Consider completing a summary SEF

It's not statutory, but it helps the inspector to better understand the impact of your school's vision, policy and practice.

Your SIAMS summary self-evaluation (SEF) is an abridged version of your SIAMS ongoing SEF (explained below), that focuses on answering and providing evidence for the 6 key inspection questions (7 for voluntary aided schools).

Learn more about the questions you'll be asked in our summary of the SIAMS inspection.

One week before your inspection, the inspector will ask you to send them any available summary self-evaluation.

Use the SIAMS