Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS)
✝️ Our Christian Vision in Action
At Appleshaw St Peter’s, our vision—rooted in Faith, Hope, and Love (1 Corinthians 13)—is the heartbeat of our school. As our March 2025 SIAMS inspection highlighted, this vision is a "lived reality" that enables both pupils and adults to thrive.
1. A Culture of Love & Belonging
Our commitment to Christian values has created a "warm, caring, and welcoming school culture." We believe that when children feel deeply valued, they have the best foundation to learn.
"The value of love is lived out by teachers who are good at sorting out problems." — Appleshaw Pupil
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Inclusivity: Love drives our "unwavering dedication" to supporting pupils with SEND, ensuring every child’s individuality is celebrated.
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Relationships: Behaviour is not just managed; it is rooted in "intrinsic and loving relationships."
2. Hope: Inspiring a Love of Learning
The value of Hope drives our ambitious curriculum. We empower pupils to explore their passions through:
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Performing Arts & Sports
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International Learning & Science
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Outdoor Learning & Forest School By building self-esteem and resilience, we ensure our children are "empowered to explore their passions and develop new skills."
3. Spirituality: "Any Time, Any Day"
We are proud that our pupils recognise that "spirituality happens any time on any day." Spiritual development is not confined to a single lesson; it is a natural feature of our school life.
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Reflective Moments: Pupils are equipped to engage in "big questions" and contemplative moments beyond their formal learning.
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Daily Worship: Our day begins with an "act of belonging," carrying candles to signify Jesus’ light, uniting our community in reflection and song.
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Prayer Pebbles: Children use our unique "Please, Sorry, Thank You" prayer pebble system to express their thoughts and reflections.
4. Justice & Responsibility
Our curriculum encourages pupils to be "outward-looking" and curious about the world. Through our vision, children become Courageous Advocates for change:
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Stewardship: Caring for creation through Forest School and local forestry partnerships.
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Global Links: Connecting with our international partner schools to understand life beyond our village.
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Justice: Exploring themes of equity through challenging texts like Street Child.
RE at Appleshaw
Religious Education is a "highly valued and prioritised" subject here. We use Love as a "golden thread" that weaves through our curriculum, helping children make meaningful connections across different faiths and themes.
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Creative Learning: From role-playing Palm Sunday to analyzing religious artwork, our RE lessons are "expertly designed" to be engaging and deep.
siams report appleshaw st peters 116349 25 03 2025.pdf
