SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) is the national framework that evaluates how Church schools live out their Christian vision. It examines areas such as Religious Education, Collective Worship, spiritual development, leadership and how pupils are enabled to flourish in all areas of life.
For families, SIAMS provides assurance that their child’s school is delivering an education where faith, values and academic standards are seamlessly connected.
At The Blue School, Religious Education and Collective Worship are central to who we are. They are the heartbeat of our community, ensuring that every child flourishes academically, spiritually, morally and socially.
Our vision is lived out daily by pupils, staff, governors and families. This can be seen in:
Leadership is encouraged at every stage, enabling children to discover their voice and their capacity to serve others. Examples include:
Worship is the daily rhythm that gathers our community. It is a time of joy, thanksgiving and reflection, open to all. Themes are drawn from the Bible, the Church year, our school values, and global issues. Worship is creative, inclusive and pupil-led, ensuring it is both deeply Christian and accessible to children of all faiths and none.
We are blessed to have the support of five local churches, whose clergy members enrich our community. Each leads our Wednesday worships, contributes to our curriculum, and joins with staff in prayer groups that nurture spiritual life among adults as well as children. These partnerships strengthen our shared sense of faith, belonging and vision.
The Blue School offers a broad, ambitious curriculum shaped by Christian values. Outcomes are consistently strong across the core subjects, and Religious Education is given the same academic status as English and Maths. Through carefully planned lessons, children build secure knowledge of faith, belief and ethics while developing skills of analysis, dialogue and debate through the three religious lenses: theology, philosophy and Human and social sciences.
Our staff are highly trained in RE pedagogy, participate in diocesan networks, and regularly review curriculum design. Progress is tracked closely, ensuring that every child achieves their potential.
The school’s governors, including Foundation Governors and clergy, play an active role in monitoring and shaping the Christian character of the school. Regular visits, pupil voice consultations and reviews of worship and RE ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
Our leadership team and staff are committed to professional growth, drawing on diocesan training and national best practice to ensure excellence in Religious Education and spiritual development.
