Since 2018, Project Touchline has partnered with Church of England and Church in Wales schools to bring Christian values to life through Collective Worship, sport, prayer and reflection. Working across Foundation, KS1, KS2 and KS3, the programme supports SMSC development, character formation, wellbeing and physical confidence through values-based PE and worship. Across more than 150 schools, Project Touchline helps children move from simply hearing values to living them out in action every day.

Project Touchline helps children move beyond simply hearing about values to living them out through sport, relationships, reflection and everyday school life. Through teamwork, encouragement, resilience, honesty and respect, pupils experience how Christian values can be embodied in action both on and off the sports field. By combining PE, Collective Worship and prayer, the programme creates meaningful opportunities for children to grow in character, confidence, wellbeing and spiritual awareness within a supportive school community.

Project Touchline creates regular opportunities for children to explore faith, spirituality and personal reflection through Collective Worship, Prayer Clubs, stillness and shared experiences within the school day. Rooted in Christian values, the programme encourages pupils to consider questions of meaning, purpose, identity and belonging in a safe and inclusive environment. Through worship, prayer and reflection alongside sport and relationships, children are supported in developing spiritual awareness, compassion, gratitude and a deeper understanding of faith in everyday life.

Chris Andrew is the founder of Project Touchline, combining over 20 years of experience in education, sport and Christian ministry. With a background in primary and secondary education, alongside UKCC Level 2 coaching qualifications in Rugby Union and Cricket, he has developed a distinctive approach that brings together faith, sport, Collective Worship and character formation within schools. A licensed Reader/Lay Minister in the Diocese of Gloucester and commissioned Archbishops’ Evangelist in 2019, his work continues to support schools in nurturing Christian values, spiritual development and wellbeing through values-based education.

“It is rare to find something truly pioneering, innovative, and transformational. Project Touchline is such a programme—unlike anything you’ve seen before. It is life-affirming for the whole school community, enabling children to live out Christian values through sport and PE while connecting with faith through Collective Worship and prayer.”

Neil Revell - Lead School Improvement Adviser & Strategic Leader, Salisbury Diocesan Board of Education.

JOHN 10:10
Revd Christopher Jeremy Bevan

Revd Christopher Jeremy Bevan

Priest of Llanelly, Llangattock, Llangynidr.

"I have the seen the beneficial impact that his work has had on the classes and children and also seen how he has inspired and encouraged the staff in my schools. I have also participated in the prayer clubs he has initiated in both schools. I have seen how the prayer clubs have continued in both schools, and the ongoing beneficial effect this has had on both the staff and the children; those directly involved, but also those not directly involved. The effect of Project Touchline and Chris Andrew work has had a lasting effect on the character and the atmosphere of both of the schools.

I would commend Chris Andrew's and Project Touchline to any school that cared for its children and staff, and sincerely wished for their improvement and wellbeing."

Ms Holly Skinner

Ms Holly Skinner

Head Teacher - ALL SAINTS CE primary school

“Through this initiative, we have seen a true alignment with our vision and values, particularly in the way sport has been used as a powerful vehicle to instil teamwork, resilience, and leadership. It has elevated the profile of physical activity within our school and reinforced inclusivity, respect, and determination. The program has fostered a spirit of collaboration inspiring our students to pursue excellence in sport, the playground and the classroom. Most importantly, the legacy of Project Touchline will continue to shape the way future generations engage with sport and with each other.

The lessons learned through this project will have a lasting impact, ensuring that the values we hold dear are passed down and embraced for years to come."

Pioneering, innovative and transformational

“Living life in all its fullness” - John 10:10