Christian Distinctiveness

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School is a member of the Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust. We work hard to develop and sustain our school’s Christian distinctiveness. Our Head teacher and Academy Committee have a clear vision of a school with a distinctive Christian character.

We also have strong ties with the Lincoln Diocese, who support leaders in school and offer continuing professional development opportunities for subject leaders and teaching staff.

The pupils are also invited to Lincoln Cathedral by the Diocese to attend the annual Leavers Service for all Year 6 pupils.

We work in close partnership with Holy Trinity Church, Tattershall and have termly visits from Deacon Jane, Reverend Lynne and the Open the Book Team to support in our daily collective worship.

Our daily worship is centered around one of our Christian Values each term. This year we have tried to incorporate a wider variety of content, in order to develop the children's understanding and respect towards different faiths, beliefs and cultures.

We use Lyfta, to help promote the children's understanding of the wider world and share how others live around the globe.

Reserved Teachers

What is a Reserved Teacher?

Section 58 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 requires the appointment in Voluntary controlled (VC) schools, or an academy that was previously a VC school, of teachers who are able to provide religious education in accordance with the requirements of the Trust Deed of the school or in accordance with the tenets of the relevant religion or denomination.
Where the number of teachers at a foundation or voluntary-controlled school with a religious character is more than two, the teachers must include persons who are selected for their fitness and competence to teach religious education in accordance with the school’s trust deed or with the tenets of the school’s religion and are specifically appointed to do so.
These teachers are called Reserved Teachers.

What is denominational religious education?

There is no definition in the Act of denominational religious education but in practice it means any religious education provided in accordance with the requirements of the Trust Deed of the school and that is not the Locally Agreed Syllabus. Reserved Teachers may of course teach the Agreed Syllabus but that is not the purpose of their status.

Why is the provision of denominational religious education required?

Because parents have the right to request it. The norm in VC Church of England schools is that RE is provided according to the Locally Agreed Syllabus. Reserved Teachers are not needed for this. However, parents may request denominational religious education and the governing body must make it available. Reserved Teachers are appointed in order that suitable persons are available should parents request this provision.

At Holy Trinity Church of England School, our Reserved Teachers are Mrs S Liley and Mrs B Brown (Executive Headteacher and Class Teacher)

Picture books are used termly, which are linked to each value, with stories that help promote the nine, protected characteristics and British Values. The children and staff love these and the books remain on display in the hall for the term and are then added to the school library.

Our Collective Worship council, help to plan and lead one collective worship or church service each term, such as our Harvest Festival, Christingle Service or Easter Service.

Below are some images of Collective Worships and Church services from the year so far!