> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cleverschool.systems/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# SIAMS Self Evaluation

> Conceptual Model, Roles & Operations

> [card] [Getting Started](./getting-started)

> [card] [Tutorials](./tutorials)

> [card] [Workflows](./workflows)

## Introduction

The Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) Self-Evaluation module provides Church of England and Methodist schools with a structured, collaborative platform to evaluate how their Christian vision impacts school life, enables pupils and adults to flourish, and shapes the curriculum and spiritual culture of the school.

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## Conceptual Architecture Model

The SIAMS SEF is structured into four core interconnected components:

* **Context Statements (`Context`)**: High-level narrative statements capturing the theological foundation of the school's Christian vision, demographic profile, church partnerships, and diocesan context.
* **Priorities & Inspection Trajectory (`Priority`)**: Specific records detailing development points and areas for growth identified in the previous SIAMS inspection report, documenting institutional actions taken and measurable progress achieved.
* **SIAMS Inspection Areas (`SefSiamsArea`)**: Strategic inspection domains evaluating major inspection questions (such as *Vision and Leadership*, *Wisdom, Knowledge and Skills*, *Character Development*, *Community and Living Well Together*, *Dignity and Respect*, *The Impact of Collective Worship*, and *The Effectiveness of Religious Education*). Each area carries an assigned **Area Owner**, a collaborative discussion stream, and five structured evaluative text sections (*Summary*, *Actions Taken*, *Impact of Actions*, *Strengths*, and *Areas for Development*).
* **Inspection Questions & Criteria (`SefSiamsItem`)**: Granular criteria itemising specific inspection expectations and evidence requirements. Each item is assigned an **Item Owner**, an evaluative status, and rich commentary referencing liturgical plans, RE pupil work, or external evidence hyperlinks.

```mermaid theme={null}
flowchart TD
    subgraph ContextSection["Theological Vision & School Context"]
        Context["<b>Theological Context Statements</b><br/>• Christian vision & theological foundations<br/>• Parish, diocese & community partnerships<br/>• Pupil intake & demographic setting"]
        Priorities["<b>Priorities & Inspection Response</b><br/>• Recommendations from last SIAMS report<br/>• Actions implemented & flourishing demonstrated<br/>• Active School Development Plan priorities"]
    end

    subgraph FrameworkCore["SIAMS Inspection Framework"]
        Area["<b>SIAMS Inspection Domain</b><br/>e.g. Vision & Leadership • Collective Worship • RE<br/>• Overall Evaluative Rating<br/>• Assigned Area Owner (Leader / Chaplain)<br/>• Five-Heading Evaluative Narrative Summary<br/>• Progress Distribution Spectrum Bar<br/>• Collaborative Leadership Discussion Stream"]
        Item["<b>SIAMS Inspection Question / Criterion</b><br/>• Specific statutory descriptors & indicators<br/>• Evaluative Rating (Exceptional / Secure / Insecure / Weak)<br/>• Assigned Item Owner<br/>• Evidence Commentary & Artifact Links"]
    end

    Context --> Area
    Priorities --> Area
    Area -->|Contains multiple| Item
```

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## Evaluative Rating Scales & Visual Indicators

The module provides intuitive colour-coding across areas, criteria items, and dashboard visualisations:

### 1. Area Evaluative Ratings (`SefAreaEnum`)

Each inspection area is assigned an overall holistic evaluation:

| Evaluation Tier | Badge Colour | Description |
| :- | :- | :- |
| **Exceptional** | **Blue** | Transformative Christian practice with profound, sustained impact across school life. |
| **Strong** | **Green** | Christian vision securely and consistently shapes institutional culture and outcomes. |
| **Expected standard** | **Lime** | Practice securely meets SIAMS framework benchmarks with clear evidence. |
| **Needs attention** | **Orange** | Specific aspects of the vision or provision require targeted development. |
| **Not evaluated** | **Slate / Grey** | Baseline unrated state prior to formal evaluation. |

> [!NOTE]
>
> While internal dashboards utilise evaluative rating badges for self-review, the dedicated **SIAMS Inspection Print Engine** automatically omits grades to comply with official SIAMS inspection guidelines.

### 2. Item Criteria Ratings (`SefItemEnum`)

Individual criteria within each inspection area are evaluated by evidence security:

| Status Tier | Badge Colour | Description |
| :- | :- | :- |
| **Exceptional** | **Blue** | Exemplary, sector-leading evidence demonstrating profound flourishing. |
| **Secure** | **Green** | Robust evidence confirms this criterion is securely embedded. |
| **Insecure** | **Orange** | Developing practice where evidence or impact is inconsistent. |
| **Weak** | **Red** | Significant shortfall requiring immediate developmental priority. |
| **Not evaluated** | **Slate / Grey** | Initial unrated state awaiting evaluation. |

### 3. Dashboard Visual Indicators

* **Progress Spectrum Bar**: Visual distribution bar illustrating the proportion of criteria evaluated across each status tier within an area or school-wide.
* **Assigned Criteria Bell (`fa-bells`)**: Indicates that the currently logged-in user holds direct ownership of one or more criteria within that domain.
* **Notification Paused Icon (`fa-pause`)**: Shows that real-time email notifications for updates in this area are temporarily paused to facilitate multi-item drafting.
* **Comments Counter**: Displays the number of active discussion notes logged on an inspection area.

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## Roles & Permissions Matrix

The module provides role-based access control to maintain confidentiality and foster collaboration:

| Permission / Action | Administrator | SIAMS Manager (`sef_siams_manage`) | SIAMS Owner (`sef_siams_own`) | SIAMS Viewer (`sef_siams_view`) |
| :- | :-: | :-: | :-: | :-: |
| **Enable / Disable Module** | | | | |
| **Appoint SIAMS Managers** | | | | |
| **Assign Owners & Viewers Roster** | | | | |
| **Manage Areas & Items (Create/Archive/Delete)** | | | | |
| **Allocate Area & Item Ownership** | | | *Area Owner Only* | |
| **Pause / Resume Notifications** | | | *Assigned Areas* | |
| **Manage Context & Priority Statements** | | | | |
| **Edit Area Summaries (5 Headings)** | | | *Assigned Area* | |
| **Update Item Status & Evidence Commentary** | | | *Assigned Item* | |
| **View SEF Overviews & Detailed Criteria** | | | | |
| **Add Threaded Comments to Areas** | | | | |
| **Export SIAMS Inspection Summary & Dossiers** | | | | |

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## Core Screen Tour

### 1. SIAMS SEF Hub (`/sef`)

The primary executive dashboard displaying:

* **Global Progress Bar**: Aggregate progress across all SIAMS inspection questions.
* **Inspection Areas Table**: Searchable directory listing each SIAMS domain, evaluation rating, criteria progress bar, assigned Area Owner, and discussion links.
* **Inspection-Ready Print Button**: Instant access to generate the official two-page SIAMS inspection summary.
* **Bulk Management Actions**: Select multiple areas to pause notifications, resume alerts, or reassign owners.

### 2. Area Detail Workspace (`/sef/{area}`)

The operational workspace for individual SIAMS domains:

* **Domain Header**: Displays domain title, overall evaluation pill, Area Owner contact link, and overall progress bar.
* **Five Evaluative Text Sections**: Rich-text cards for *Summary*, *Actions Taken*, *Impact of Actions*, *Strengths*, and *Areas for Development*.
* **Criteria Table**: Lists underlying inspection questions, evaluated status, assigned Item Owner, and evidence notes.
* **Collaborative Discussion Panel**: Slide-over drawer for exchanging notes between headteachers, RE leads, and chaplains.

### 3. Theological Context Statements (`/context`)

* Create and sequence narrative statements articulating your school's Christian vision, biblical rooting, pupil intake, church partnerships, and community demographic context.

### 4. Priorities & Previous Inspection Trajectory (`/priorities`)

* Record previous SIAMS inspection recommendations and development points.
* Document actions taken, verified flourishing, and ongoing priorities aligned with the School Development Plan.

### 5. Administration Console (`/admin/areas`, `/admin/area/{area}`)

* **Manage Areas (`/admin/areas`)**: Customise or archive inspection areas and reorder domains.
* **Area Item Administration (`/admin/area/{area}`)**: Configure individual criteria questions and assign item leads in bulk.
* **Owners & Viewers Directory (`/admin/owners`, `/admin/viewers`)**: Authorise staff and foundation governors.

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## Diocesan & Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) Synchronisation

For Diocesan Multi-Academy Trusts (DMATs) and federations coordinating SIAMS self-evaluation across church schools:

* **Centrally Standardised Frameworks**: Central teams can deploy standard SIAMS templates and criteria questions across all academies. Synchronised areas display a locked icon (`isSynced`).
* **Diocesan Quality Benchmarks**: Ensures consistent evaluation rubrics aligned with diocesan education boards.
* **Local Theological Ownership**: Individual academies maintain complete autonomy over their unique Christian vision statements, local context, evidence documentation, and self-evaluation narratives.

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## Next Steps

> [card] [Getting Started Guide](./getting-started)
>
> Step-by-step setup instructions for administrators and newly appointed SIAMS Managers.

> [card] [Tutorials & Workflows](./tutorials)
>
> Walkthroughs for setting theological context, drafting area summaries, evaluating criteria, and exporting inspection summaries.


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