What others say about us

My experience of CrossTeach is that they provide an excellent support to the teaching of Christianity in schools. By bringing people of faith into the classroom students are able to engage with the issues of religious belief in a more interactive way than is usually possible in a non-denominational school. The lessons produced by CrossTeach are always of a high standard combining class-based and group-based activities to stimulate thought and discussion whilst learning in a fun way. Students are always kept on task and respond well to the leaders. The resources and plans produced are always made relevant to the schemes of work and syllabi already in place which means that the lessons merge into our existing framework. Students are always positive in their feedback and the lessons really do promote an interest in Christianity which translates into their work but also into their personal development. CrossTeach also support and run popular Christian Union activities in the school.

I'm a youthworker in Nottingham, and for this term have been helping with a Christian Union that crossteach have set up at a local church for young Christians. I have to say that the work crossteach have done for the young people who come is fantastic, they have a heart for supporting and encouraging the young people, for increasing their understanding of their faith and giving the youth the confidence not to be ashamed of their faiths, but equipping them to express what they believe and why they believe it. This Christian Union was started because the young people from a local school desperately wanted to meet with other Christians in their school for prayer, Bible study and mutual encouragement. Unfortunately the school were unwilling to allow a Christian Union to start, hence the club runs in a local church with their full support.

Andy Wright
Youthworker
St Giles West Bridgford Church

Excellent subject knowledge, lots of activities, approachable. 

Thank you for your tremendous commitment and hard work in our school. I have been very pleased with the quality of teaching and learning which is always of a high standard. I also know that the students very much enjoy the lunchtime clubs that you put on. I hope the crossteach team will continue to work in our school. 

Very impressed after being a cynic! Lessons were very proactive and entertaining – I learnt a lot! 

Very impressed after being a cynic! Lessons were very proactive and entertaining – I learnt a lot! 

The crossteach staff are enthusiastic, hardworking, well prepared and maintain high standards. They are to be complimented for their lively approach which encourages pupils to learn. Thank you. 

Inventive lessons, well planned, good organisation. Thank you.

"crossteach function to highest professional standards with a sensitive approach to the children to whom they are communicating and the material which they use. I have personally seen how they teach and have appreciated their integrity, sincerity and ability which impressed both the pupils and the teachers from various schools. I would have no reservations about recommending this organisation to any school, knowing this would enhance the religious and moral education of the children"

Bill Patterson
Elder, Emmanuel Church, Leamington Spa

Assemblies have been entertaining, involving and thought provoking. The workers are exemplary role models, sensitive, fun and organised. 

Thank you for your tremendous commitment and hard work in our school. I have been very pleased with the quality of teaching and learning which is always of a high standard. I also know that the students very much enjoy the lunchtime clubs that you put on. I hope the CrossTeach team will continue to work in our school.

What impact have crossteach lessons had on the pupils learning in your school?
Good engaging lessons which have motivated learners on key Christian teachings.

How have crossteach lessons aided in the provision of your curriculum?
Clear structure to lessons leading to motivation and engagement.

Would you be happy to recommend crossteach to other teachers?
Yes.

Are there any areas in which you think crossteach could improve?
No – quite happy

The pitch of the lessons were great. The activities were well thought through. The pace was great. The one to one support was also very beneficial.

As a Teaching Assistant at a primary school in an area where crossteach works, I have experienced first-hand the professionalism and clarity of crossteach assemblies in which the children (and staff) at our school participate. They use age-appropriate and child-centred illustrations to clearly explain mainstream Christianity by teaching what the bible says. crossteach also offer to children in Key Stage 2, “Christmas & Easter Experiences” and “Moving-On” (transition to secondary school) sessions which are fun, interactive, structured and explain simply what Christians believe. The children fully engage in these sessions and absolutely love them!

I've worked alongside crossteach for 11 years in a variety of capacities. I have been constantly impressed with their commitment to teaching the Christian parts of the RE curriculum in creative and interactive ways, giving pupils an opportunity to learn about the Christian faith from those who personally believe it.

Rich Adam
Assistant Minister, Emmanuel Church Bramcote

Assemblies have been entertaining, involving and thought provoking. The workers are exemplary role models, sensitive fun and organised.

The CrossTeach staff are enthusiastic, hard working, well prepared and maintain high standards. They are to be complimented for their lively approach which encourages pupils to learn. Thank you.

“crossteach is a professional teaching organisation that teaches Christian viewpoints on all Religious Studies topics taught at Campion School. The team engage our students through interactive lessons and encourage questions to be asked. They also enrich our students experience in the classroom by leading many events, such as the Christmas and Easter Experience in the school hall, and above all else teach them moral values which are so important for today's society.”

Thank you for the fantastic lessons that you have delivered. The planning and organisation are excellent and everyone on your team has outstanding classroom management and teaching expertise that achieves the highest standards of teaching and learning. You take the ideas and concepts and make them incredibly fun, relevant and accessible to pupils at all levels. Pupils regularly comment on how much they have really enjoyed the lessons and often stay behind to discuss ideas further. Years later we still have pupils talking about your lessons. It has become embedded in their memory. I would like to say a very, very big thank you. It’s not an easy job and I can’t imagine anyone doing it better!

The ideas have been great, the resources have been well prepared and extremely useful for the pupils and the lessons themselves have been of a high standard. Thank you for all your hard work, effort, enthusiasm and brilliant work. I know I’m not the only person in the department who uses the materials and worksheets you have produced in my own teaching. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to any school.

My experience of crossteach is that they provide an excellent support to the teaching of Christianity in schools. By bringing people of faith into the classroom students are able to engage with the issues of religious belief in a more interactive way than is usually possible in a non-denominational school. The lessons produced by crossteach are always of a high standard combining class-based and group-based activities to stimulate thought and discussion whilst learning in a fun way. Students are always kept on task and respond well to the leaders. The resources and plans produced are always made relevant to the schemes of work and syllabi already in place which means that the lessons merge into our existing framework. Students are always positive in their feedback and the lessons really do promote an interest in Christianity which translates into their work but also into their personal development. crossteach also support and run popular Christian Union activities in the school. 

The students really enjoyed the different style of teaching and the interactive activities. The amount of information the students processed and fed back was fantastic. Thank you! 

I am most impressed with the fast moving pace and delivery of the lesson. crossteach lessons are informative, extremely interesting and relevant.

Student feedback from the crossteach workshops on the Yr 11 RE conference day was very positive. Your involvement in planning the entire day was very helpful. 

Always well prepared and a very professional lesson given. Plenty of imaginative and inspiring resources, delivered in a contemporary way and at an appropriate level.

Inventive lessons, well planned, good organisation. Thank you. 

Student feedback from the CrossTeach workshops on the Yr 11 RE conference day was very positive. Your involvement in planning the entire day was very helpful 

The RE lessons incorporated a variety of resources which were well planned and thoroughly enjoyable. Students really love it. Thanks for the great work you do. 

The pitch of the lessons were great. The activities were well thought through. The pace was great. The one to one support was also very beneficial. 

The students really enjoyed the different style of teaching and the interactive activities. The amount of information the students processed and fed back was fantastic. Thank you! 

The ideas have been great, the resources have been well prepared and extremely useful for the pupils and the lessons themselves have been of a high standard. Thank you for all your hard work, effort, enthusiasm and brilliant work. I know I’m not the only person in the department who uses the materials and worksheets you have produced in my own teaching. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to any school. 

The RE lessons incorporated a variety of resources which were well planned and thoroughly enjoyable. Students really love it. Thanks for the great work you do. 

I am most impressed with the fast moving pace and delivery of the lesson. Crossteach lessons are informative, extremely interesting and relevant. 

Excellent subject knowledge, lots of activities, approachable.

As an assistant minister of a church with a primary school and a secondary school close by I am immensely grateful to God for our partnership with crossteach (Nottingham).
I have been greatly helped by crossteach in helping me see how the church family can grow the relationship with both schools.
I have been hugely impressed by the character of those involved with crossteach, the quality or resources, and their range of expertise.
With the support of crossteach I have been able to share what faith in Jesus looks like in appropriate, fun, and though provoking ways. This has included assemblies and acts of worship but also visits to our church building and newer initiatives such as Easter Experience.
As a member of a local support team for crossteach Nottingham I have seen first-hand the number of schools who would like to partner with crossteach. I have also see the positive response of schools to the work crossteach have been doing teaching the Christian message and giving students the opportunities to find out more.
I would like to commend crossteach and encourage other churches and schools to consider partnering with them. I would also like to thank them for the work they are doing and the support they have given to me.

Rev’d Tom Devas
Curate, St. Mary’s, Wollaton Park, Nottingham

Always well prepared and a very professional lesson given. Plenty of imaginative and inspiring resources, delivered in a contemporary way and at an appropriate level.