School Vision

As Jesus welcomes and values children, we at St Michael’s aspire to welcome and value all members of our community. We believe that this welcome and value provides opportunities for all to succeed. 

He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. ³ And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. ⁴ Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. ⁵ And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me. Matthew 18: v.2-5

Our Church School Values

At the heart of our school are six Christian values that guide the way we learn, work and live together. Through Friendship, Responsibility, Respect, Thankfulness, Forgiveness and Honesty, we encourage every child to grow academically, spiritually and personally.

These values are woven throughout daily school life, shaping our relationships, decision-making and attitudes towards others. Rooted in Christian teaching, they help us create a caring, inclusive community where everyone is valued, supported and inspired to flourish.

Link to the Diocese of Lincoln Board of Education: Diocese of Lincoln Board of Education

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?

• 4. 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?

• 5. 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 Coningsby St Michael's Church of England School, our Reserved Teachers are Mrs E Eden and Mrs R Pobjoy