Social Justice and Responsibility

This vision draws on biblical teachings such as the call to “act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8), and the example of Jesus’ care for the marginalised. It inspires pupils and staff alike to see justice not merely as a concept, but as a lived expression of faith. 

Through the curriculum, worship, and pastoral care, schools encourage ethical choices, advocacy for the disadvantaged, and personal accountability. Pupils are empowered to become agents of change—speaking out against injustice, engaging in charitable initiatives, and taking on leadership roles such as Eco Councils. They are also taught to take responsibility for their actions and to contribute to the wellbeing of their communities, echoing the parable of the Good Samaritan. 

Opportunities like student councils and Worship ambassador roles give pupils a voice and foster collective responsibility. These practices are evaluated in SIAMS inspections, which ask: How does the school’s theologically rooted Christian vision create an active culture of justice and responsibility?

How schools demonstrate social justice and responsibility

Christian vision as the foundation

Schools use their unique Christian vision to create a culture of justice and responsibility, not just as an abstract concept, but as a call to action.

Promoting pupil flourishing

The focus is on how this vision helps both pupils and adults to "flourish" both intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.

Curriculum and learning

Subjects like Religious Education, PSHE, and History are used to teach about rights, justice, and democracy. The curriculum is shaped to reflect the school's Christian vision.

Encouraging ethical choices and advocacy

Schools empower pupils to make ethical choices and become "agents of positive change". This can be seen through initiatives like:

• Having students speak up about injustices.
• Participating in charity events.
• Forming councils like Eco Councils to care for the environment.

Fostering personal responsibility

Pupils are taught to take responsibility for their actions and to reflect on how to "put things right".

Collective responsibility

Schools emphasize the responsibility to look out for their community and those within it, inspired by teachings like the parable of the Good Samaritan.

Pupil voice

Opportunities like student councils and "Worship Councillor" roles give pupils a voice in school issues and encourage them to take on responsibility.