Education
5 ways Christian parents can build healthy relationships with their child’s school
Matt Wan from Cross Connecting believes placing prayer, wisdom and grace at the centre is the key to Christian parents engaging with schools
Serving Christ through serving your local school - The benefits of Christian parents becoming school governors
School governors are vital for the healthy running of a school - Ruth Evans encourages Christian parents to consider offering their time and skills in this most important of roles
What should Christian parents think about phone use in schools - Is a ban the answer?
As a new school year begins Claire Hailwood considers the place of rules around phone use in schools
7 ways to help your teen start university with Jesus at the centre
Starting university is a big step - Sarah Williams has suggestions for Christian parents wondering how to help their young people who are heading off this autumn
6 things Christian parents can do as the very first day of school arrives
The very first day at school is often harder for parents than children. Claire Hailwood helps settle parental nerves
6 questions for Christian parents to ask their children as they approach the new school term
Dawn Kay suggests all families take time to review the last 12 months in preparation for the new academic year
5 things for Christian parents to do as GCSE results day approaches
Results day can be tough for child and parents alike, Claire Hailwood suggests some ways to prepare for the day
Your child and their school: 4 ways Christian parents can raise faithful children in a secular school
As the new school year approaches it’s a great opportunity to reflect on how to help youth and children engage constructively at school - Matt Wan explains how
What Christian parents should know about the new sex and relationships education guidance
James Mildred explains the main pros and cons of the new government legislation on sex and relationships education
3 things Christian parents can do to help with the pressure of results day
Results day can be a nerve wracking experience, Nate Jones helps Christian parents think about how they can best react before, during and after the event
3 tips for Christian parents for A Level results day
A Level results day is not far away - Claire Hailwood looks at some things to consider as the day approaches
Two ways Christian parents can help prepare their children for a big school move this September
Ashley Nichols suggests parents help their children to lean on God and connect with other Christians as they approach the new academic year
How the job description for Christian parents changes when their young adult goes off to university
Revision is finished. Exams are over. Prayers have been prayed and now it’s a waiting game. The next few weeks stretch out in front of you. And you can almost forget that the 14th of August is inching closer with each day that passes. The summer after A levels always feels like it should be calm, peaceful, a time for patient waiting. In reality, if you’re sending a young adult off to university in September, your focus is probably already on exam results and where they’ll be going. After that, your mind will jump to what accommodation they’ll be in, and after that, what equipment and supplies they’ll need to take with them so they can survive on something other than pasta bake 3 times a day. And, before you know it, September will be here and you’ll be in a car piled with stuff, driving down the motorway and trying to ignore the chorus of Slipping Through my Fingers playing on repeat in your head.
3 things Christian parents can do when engaging with RE in schools
When you hear the words ‘RE lesson’ what springs to mind? It may trigger memories of copying notes from a board or a book about things we didn’t really understand. It may be remembering particularly quirky teachers, or maybe you don’t remember RE lessons even happening!
Homeschooling has its benefits for Christian families but it’s not for everyone
Over the last few decades school life has changed along with wider culture. Whilst education used to be far more aligned with Christian teaching there is now more distance between the two. This has prompted some to home educate their children.
5 ways Christian parents can engage with sex and relationships education in school
No parent relishes the prospect of ’The talk’ with their kids. And when it comes to the birds and the bees, Christians are no exception; talking about sex and relationships can be embarrassing for both parents and children. Uncertainty, or fear of “getting it wrong” often lead mums and dads to stay silent- even in Christian homes. My husband and I recently bit the bullet and broached the topic with our eldest son; it’s safe to say there were a few awkward giggles and some very red faces!
“School is a waste of time!” What Christian parents can say in response
Over the last couple of decades, various socio-economic, political, and cultural developments have contributed to the advanced and complex world we now live in. One of the outcomes of this transformation is that the world of work has undergone a structural overhaul, emerging as a landscape that includes all kinds of new and novel professional choices and career paths. Against this backdrop, one of the colossal questions is: does school still hold the key position it once held in contemporary society? More importantly, what do we say to the significant proportion of young people who think that school is a waste of their time?
A Christian parent’s guide to mandatory reporting: What’s going on and why it matters
Trigger Warning: This article contains information about child sexual abuse
Gifts not grades: Recognising every young person’s God-given talents
The summer term in schools means different things to different ages of children and young people. For some it is the term of sports day, end of year shows, outdoor PE lessons and being allowed to play on the school field. For our older ones this term brings very different events ahead; this is the term of exams, and all that they bring with them.
Grace Keir: The 'young preacher of the year' on the prize that changed her life
In Spring 2023 16-year-old Grace Keir gave a talk on the subject ‘Why there is hope’. So far so unremarkable, plenty of 16-year-olds talk on similar subjects up and down the UK every week. But this talk was recorded and sent off to the Premier Unbelievable Youth Preaching Prize (with Spring Harvest) and Grace won.
It’s not all in the head - Physical activity is really important for the mental and spiritual health of youth and children
In 2024 there were 9.3 million NHS Couch to 5K runs started in the year as people sought to get healthy. I really enjoy physical activity but there are times (especially at the end of a busy day or if it is cold and dark) that dragging myself away from a comfy sofa is quite a challenge. However, one thing I do know is that being active is good for me and I always feel better having chosen to abandon the sofa for exercise.
Parents are the key to bridging the gap between church and school
Ashley Nichols sees parents as playing a pivotal role in helping schools provide appropriate space and time for children and young people to consider the Christian faith.
Why being ‘trauma informed’ is following in the way of Jesus
Sally Hope believes that of all people, Christians should be engaged with those in society who have had a lousy start
It’s time to ‘scrap the cap’ on faith-based schools admissions
Did you have the opportunity to attend a faith-based school?
Off to uni and off God? Helping your child connect with Christians
What helped you settle into a new place?
Studying maths as a Christian
Do you think there’s any connection between maths and faith?
Studying psychology as a Christian
Was psychology a subject offered at your school?
It’s his first day at High School. How am I going to cope?!
Were your transitions to a new school harder for you, or for your child?
3 ways to make ‘drop off and pick up’ precious times in the term ahead
How valuable were chats with your parents on the journey to school?
Studying English Language as a Christian
How did you find ‘English’ studies?
Studying economics as a Christian
Do you have a basic grasp of economics?
Studying geography as a Christian
Which part of geography did you like best?
The UN has called for a ban on faith based admissions to schools in England. What do you think?
What were the faith based school options for you?
A third of girls miss school because they dont have access to period products. It’s time to be proactive
How aware are you of this issue?
Over one in ten teens vape. The government needs to crack down and Christian parents need to be alert
Did you ‘try something’ out of curiosity?
As less than half believe Jesus died, this teens’ survey suggests the church has a real task to both educate and evangelise
Do you know a teen who questions the basics about Jesus?
The shocking survey of what 1000 sixth formers believe about sex and relationships. How Christian parents should respond
Do you recall the views about sex from your sixth form days?
How to help your child through the exam season
What’s your best tip for coping at exam time?
‘Christian parents need to take wise precautions when employing a private tutor’: a safeguarding expert outlines what to do
Have you ever used a private tuor?
What should Christian parents make of the changes to the language in Roald Dahl books?
Were you a fan of his books in your youth?
Studying politics as a Christian
Does the word ’politics’ excite or depress you?
Studying history as a Christian
How did you rate history at your school?
If you saw children fighting in the street - would you walk by on the other side?
Have you ever broken up a fight?
Should you remove your children from classes where an LGBTQI+ agenda is being promoted?
Are you aware of what is being taught about gender and sexuality at your children’s school?
How the near death of our daughter led us to start a social enterprise to improve young people’s mental health
Do you know a young person facing mental health challenges?
How do I decide which Secondary School to send my child to?
Do you think your parents made the right choice?
‘Don’t make classrooms a battle ground for faith like we do in the United States. I believe there’s a better way’
Jared Stacy warns UK Christians that the more belligerent approaches don’t work and aren’t the way of Jesus.
‘Christians should consider home schooling. Here’s how my family has benefitted’
Would you have enjoyed home education?
They're at uni now. Your relationship will inevitably change, but how can you ensure it's as smooth as possible?
How has your relationship with your children changed over time?
God has plans for your child, and this is especially true navigating GCSEs
What helped you through your exams?
God has a special plan for each of us, including my adult daughter with special needs
Can you recall the day you ended full-time education?
Eight things for your child as they transition to secondary school
Can you remember your first day at secondary school?
Editor’s choice: The whole Bible in an hour
Ruth Jackson reflecting on the Soul Survivor talks and seminars that really impacted her and the one that stood out most.
Finding my voice: the experiences of a child with quadriplegic cerebral palsy
12-year-old Jonathan Bryan was labelled with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). The only part of his body he has full control over is his eyes, which he uses to communicate. He shares his experience of education, faith and the need for us to create spaces for all children and young people to actively contribute
My son’s school struggles reminded me how much God loves him
Claire Musters shares how a difficult situation with her son’s schooling has reminded her that God cares deeply for our children
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