As a Voluntary Aided School, Cuddington and Dinton C of E School is subject to a SIAMS inspection (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools). Historically this used to run in parallel to Ofsted inspections but it now stands separately and effectively examines just how the school’s Christian Vision translates into daily and practical behaviours and results.
The school was inspected at the end of November last year. The result was a very positive “Good” and the Key Findings were:
- The headteacher’s clear Christian vision is key to the school’s success and her strong spiritual leadership is evident in all aspects of school life.
- There is a clear articulation of the Christian vision that enables all members of the school community to work together and support each other well.
- The school’s vision, captured in its caring, nurturing environment, supports vulnerable pupils in their learning very effectively.
- Imaginative collective worship offers everyone the opportunity to engage, whilst allowing the freedom for those of other faiths and none to be present with integrity.
- The school is effective in ensuring that RE expresses the Christian vision, enabling pupils to develop a good knowledge and understanding of Christianity and other world religions.
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