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Blackburn Diocese Board of Education

Our Partnership with the Blackburn Diocesan Board of Education

We are proud to be a Church of England school supported and guided by the Blackburn Diocesan Board of Education (DBE). This partnership plays a key role in shaping our Christian character and the values that underpin school life.

Who Are the Blackburn Diocesan Board of Education?

The Blackburn Diocesan Board of Education works in partnership with Church of England schools across Lancashire and beyond to support high-quality education rooted in Christian faith and practice. The Board provides strategic leadership, professional guidance, and practical resources to help schools flourish.

➡️ Visit their official site: Blackburn Diocesan Board of Education
➡️ Explore the wider Diocese: Diocese of Blackburn

Our Shared Values

At the heart of our partnership with the DBE are the Christian values that help shape our ethos and daily life together. These include:

  • 💛 Compassion – Caring for one another and our community

  • 🌟 Respect – Valuing every individual as unique and loved by God

  • 🚀 Perseverance – Encouraging resilience, effort and growth

  • 🌱 Hope – Inspiring optimism and belief in the future

  • 🤝 Friendship – Building supportive, kind and inclusive relationships

These values are lived out in our classroom learning, worship, pastoral care, and in how we serve others.

How the DBE Supports Our School

Working with the Blackburn Diocesan Board of Education enables us to:

  • Develop strong Christian leadership among governors, staff and clergy

  • Deliver high-quality Religious Education (RE) that reflects Anglican tradition

  • Provide Collective Worship resources and training for all ages

  • Ensure our Christian distinctiveness is celebrated and embedded in school life

  • Access professional advice and support on policy, safeguarding, wellbeing and school improvement

Working Together for Children

Our relationship with the DBE helps ensure every child can thrive academically, spiritually and socially. Through this partnership, we uphold the belief that:

Every child is precious, valued and unique — created in the image of God.

Find Out More

To learn more about the Blackburn Diocesan Board of Education and their work with Church of England schools, you can explore the following:

  • Blackburn Diocesan Board of Education – Official Website:
    https://www.blackburn.anglican.org/education

  • Diocese of Blackburn – Main Website:
    https://www.blackburn.anglican.org

If you would like to speak to a member of school leadership about our Christian vision and partnership with the Diocese, please contact us via the school office.