Cross in Hand CEP - Christian Ethos

At Cross in Hand CofE Primary School, our Christian foundation shapes everything we do. We are proud to be a Church of England school where Christian values aren't just words on a wall – they're lived out every day in our classrooms, playground, and wider community.

Educating the Whole Child

We believe education is about much more than academic achievement. While we're committed to helping every child reach their full potential in their learning, we recognise that spiritual growth is equally important. Our approach nurtures:

Spiritual development – helping children explore faith, meaning and purpose
Moral development – building strong character and understanding of right and wrong
Social development – learning to work together, show respect and build friendships
Cultural development – appreciating diversity and different perspectives

This holistic approach is woven throughout our carefully planned curriculum, ensuring every child develops as a well-rounded individual.

Our Christian Values in Action

Our Christian ethos is expressed through four core values that guide everything we do:

Kindness
Community
Respect
Perseverance

These values connect directly to our school vision – find out more on our Vision and Values page.

Part of the Church of England Family

Church of England schools offer a distinctively Christian education. While each church school is unique, we all share core values rooted in the Gospel. At Cross in Hand, loving God and loving our neighbours isn't just an aspiration – it's how we live together every day.

We aim to serve our community by providing the highest quality education within the context of Christian belief and practice.

We encourage all our pupils to:

Understand the meaning and significance of faith
Experience Christian values in action
Develop their own spiritual awareness

We have more information on our R.E Curriculum page under our curriculum tab, you can also access this page.

Our Diocesan Links

We are proud members of the Diocese of Chichester family of schools, which provides support, guidance and a network of fellow church schools.

As a Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School, we maintain close links with our local church community and the wider Anglican family.

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