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Promoting Distinctive Christian Character in Schools for Educational Excellence

This article emphasizes the importance of portraying a distinctive Christian character in schools to improve educational experiences, promote social inclusion, and enhance pupils' well-being.

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Promoting Distinctive Christian Character in Schools for Educational Excellence

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  1. Section 50 Inspections Dilys Williams Section 50 Inspector

  2. All schools should ………. ………….. improve educational experiences and life-chances ………….. enable all children to develop their full potential ………….. help them to acquire skills, knowledge, understanding and attitudes ………….. promote a culture of social inclusion and respect for diversity ………….. promote pupils’ well-being ………….. provide a curriculum that engages and motivates ………….. provide a learning community ………….. meet the needs of the community as a whole

  3. All schools should ………. … what more should a Church in Wales School do? It should portray……. A Distinctive Christian Character - reflected in the experience of the learners A Distinctive Christian Character - underpinning the well-being of each pupil and the whole school community A Distinctive Christian Character - because it is well led and managed as a CHURCH school

  4. A Distinctive Christian Character reflected in the experience of the learners GOOD CW …. positive impact, integral part of life of the school, underpinned by Christian values teaching …. lively, quiet, reflective, conscientious, interesting, subject knowledge learning …. knowledge of religion, secure understanding of Christianity achievement…. improvement in quality of work over time, celebrated, praised, displayed progress …. in response to challenges & demands in lessons staff …. dedicated, caring, supportive

  5. A Distinctive Christian Character underpinning the well-being of each pupil and the whole school community GOOD beliefs …. able to link to every day issues, can talk about them faith …. knowledgeable, nourished, other faiths valued values …. impact on personal development, values for life education …. whole child, spiritual & moral development, participation in learning staff …. role models clergy …. regular presence, supporting staff and pupils, eucharist, local church governors…. involved, interested, helpful, share experience parents …. involved, regular presence, support community…. visited, charities, help, physical learning environment

  6. A Distinctive Christian Character well led and managed as a CHURCH school GOOD head …. vision, values, ethos, example, expectations, discipline, knowledge of pupils, visible SMT …. vision, values, ethos, example, expectations, discipline, knowledge of pupils, visible staff …. development, contribution, ownership self- evaluation…. effective, honest, strengths & weaknesses prospectus …. vision, mission, objectives, values environment …. care of buildings, learning facilities, play areas

  7. ….. but what will make them E CELLENT ? Group 1 2 3 A Distinctive Christian Character - reflected in the experience of the learners A Distinctive Christian Character - underpinning the well-being of each pupil and the whole school community A Distinctive Christian Character - because it is well led and managed as a CHURCH school

  8. How involved are they in the local community? Will the Vision Statement hit the right notes? Will Christian symbols be in abundance? How welcoming will they all be? CHURCH SCHOOL Will I see effective learning in RE lessons? How involved are the Governors? and the parents? and the clergy? Will the entrance hall say it all? Will the Collective Worship blow me away? Do the pupils get involved in and understand Eucharist? Is the leadership inspirational? How are they on the environment and ecology?

  9. ….. what will make them E CELLENT ? a “wow” factor sector-leading practice taking it to other schools

  10. ….. but what will make them E CELLENT ? Excellence……….. 1. comes from the top 2. is reinforced by SMT 3. is delivered by staff 4. is inspired by leadership and owned by all 5. is embraced by the learners 6. becomes instinctive

  11. What will make YOUR school E CELLENT ? ……. reflection……. …. experience of the learners …. the well-being of each pupil and the whole school community …. well led and managed as a Church school Write down THREE things which will give (or has given) YOUR school the factor

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