Checkendon CE (A) Primary School

Checkendon CE (A) Primary School

Respect, integrity, courage, compassion and hope

SIAMS

 

All Church of England schools are inspected using the Church of England Education Office's framework for the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS). SIAMS inspection focuses on the impact of the Church school's Christian vision on pupils and adults. This involves looking at the school’s Christian vision, the provision the school makes because of this vision and how effective this provision is in enabling all pupils to flourish. The Evaluation Schedule has one inspection question: how effective is the school’s distinctive Christian vision, established and promoted by leadership at all levels, in enabling pupils and adults to flourish? This is explored through seven strands:

  • Vision and Leadership
  • Wisdom, Knowledge and Skills
  • Character Development: Hope, Aspiration and Courageous Advocacy
  • Community and Living Well Together
  • Dignity and Respect
  • The impact of collective worship
  • The effectiveness of religious education 

For more information please click on the following link: The Church of England - Schools

  

 

Courageous Advocacy

We are courageous advocates for the common good, locally, nationally and globally. We recognise that life is full of ups and downs and that at times all people will face challenges that they need help and support to overcome. We believe that people are worth spending time with, that people need time to grow and need loving attention. The Christian Gospel says that every person has a unique task to do, with God, and for God, whether they know it or not. We hold and courageously advocate the conviction that there is something mysterious, and potentially wonderful, in everybody.


It is important for our children to appreciate their role as part of a community; to take responsibility, to be able to look after themselves & to foster an understanding of their importance, impact and influence in the world.

 

We support a range of charities in our local area, nationally and globally. The school council work with staff, governors, parents, pupils and St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church to identify worthy causes to support.

 

Our schools stand up for what we believe. We have met with the local parish council to support road safety measures around the school. This included obtaining a 20mps zone.

 

Our Christian values ensure that opportunities to discuss the big issues, to challenge injustice and to engage in activities that can bring about change are always present.

 

In recent years we have carried out a range of different fundraising to support many good causes, some of which include:

 

  • Wallingford Food Bank;
  • Sports Relief;
  • NSPCC;
  • Comic Relief;
  • Children in Need;
  • Macmillan;
  • The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal.

 

Our children have an excellent grasp on the meaning of belonging to a local and global community and the sense of responsibility that comes with belonging. Thereby developing their ability to empathise and make a small sacrifice to benefit others. Together we consider the beauty and fragility of our environment, the actions we take, and the impact these actions may have on the well-being of everyone. Our school community and curriculum actively embrace a responsibility for the world in which we live. We are diligent in showing our connection with, and care for, the world in which we all live and care for the people who live in it:

  • Greener Henley who regularly deliver talks to our pupils and encourage us to enter competitions,
  • Developing links with schools locally, nationally and internationally (to learn about the similarities, differences & how we can help support/develop each other through these),
  • Strong PTA with community events such as Checkfest, Santa’s Grotto and Firework Night,
  • The school advertises and supports local events (for instance the Checkendon Run, organised by the Preschool and the Checkendon Car Boot Sale),
  • Strong links with local pre-schools,
  • Head teacher, teachers and pupils write in the local Parish newsletter and local papers to reach out to the community.
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