The SIAMS for Governors sessions provide training for governors of Church schools, on effective ways to monitor, and crucially how to evaluate, the effectiveness of all aspects of a Church school.
This will be done through the lens of the SIAMS Framework, leading governors through 5 sessions:
Please note: we reserve the right to cancel any training event if there is less than 10 delegates book.
| Session Titles | Dates | |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1: Introducing the SIAMS Framework Reflecting on a theologically rooted Christian vision | 12th May 2026 16:00 - 17:30 | Please click here to book |
| Session 2: Monitoring vs impact: Enabling the flourishing of pupils and adults in a Church school. | 2nd June 2026 16:00 - 17:30 | Please click here to book |
| Session 3: The school curriculum and spiritual development Enabling spiritual flourishing through collective worship | 23rd June 2026 16:00 - 17:30 | Please click here to book |
| Session 4: Creating a culture where all are treated well. creating an active culture of justice and responsibility. | 14th July 2026 16:00 - 17:30 | Please click here to book |
| Session 5: High-quality religious education An effective RE curriculum, reflecting the statement of entitlement. | 17th September 2026 16:00 - 17:30 | Please click here to book |
Is there a cost for these sessions?
There is no charge to governors in any of our LDBE Church Schools. This programme forms part of the school’s service agreement.
Do I have to attend all 5 sessions?
Each of the 5 sessions will be delivered online through Zoom and will take place from 4:00 until 5:30. The sessions will build upon each other, to grow and develop governors’ knowledge and skills to monitor the impact of the school’s Christian vision. However, governors are welcome to attend selected sessions, and attendance at all 5 is not an expectation.
Each module is available to book on it’s own or if you wish you can book all five here.
Are these sessions only for local governors?
These sessions will be delivered with local governors of Church schools in mind. However, as MATS continue to enhance the Christian foundation of Church schools in their trusts, these sessions will be equally beneficial to trustees.
I can’t make these dates, will the sessions be recorded?
The sessions are intended to be interactive and will seek feedback from participants. For this reason, sessions will not be recorded. Further dates will be made available for future sessions, following participant evaluation.
What else is required of me?
Each of the 5 sessions provides an overview of relevant reading and research relating to the focus of the session, therefore there is no need to prepare ahead of the session. All session materials will be circulated to all participants in attendance.
What can I expect in each session
Each session will look at 2 complimentary elements of the SIAMS Framework and a general session will:
- Explore the expectations of the SIAMS Framework
- Review examples of recent SIAMS reports, reflecting on areas of strength and areas for development in our own context
- Consider the recommendations from the annual SIAMS report from the National Director of SIAMS.
- Explore relevant reading and research relating to each session focus
- Consider how to evaluate the impact of the Christian vision in relation to each of these areas.
For any questions, please contact [email protected]