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What does the Diocesan education team do?

Statutory inspection of Anglican and Methodist schools (SIAMS)
support with developing a distinctively Christian vision
training and support prior to SIAMS inspections for staff and governors
a SIAMS support visit midway between inspections
reviewing SIAMS SEFs
pupil perception interviews on RE/Collective Worship/Christian distinctiveness to inform planning.

For more information, please see our SIAMS Inspections page | Weblink

annual service of celebration of church schools at the cathedral in Bury St Edmunds
supporting work between the school and the parish church helping the school to articulate and embed their Christian vision
creating and brokering link opportunities across the diocese
supporting the spiritual development of pupils.

supporting a network of RE subject leaders termly courses on RE and collective worship for heads, SLTs and governors
training and resources on RE, Collective Worship and distinctive Christian values induction of Early Careers Teachers (ECTs) and
NESTT trainees in RE and CW
In-depth support for RE and CW elements of SIAMS
strategies for strengthening SMSC/British values
developing links with local clergy and faith communities
support for the implementation of the Emmanuel Project for RE (EYFS to Y6), including the maintenance of a FaceBook page with children’s work and padlets for teacher and subject leader support
Knowledge Organisers for RE and assessment resources

For more information, please see our:

Religious education pages | Weblink

Collective Worship pages | Weblink