The King Edward VI Foundation is proud to be leading a new pupil‑centred filming project celebrating Birmingham’s rich and diverse faith communities.
The ‘Faiths in Birmingham’ project brings learning beyond the classroom through a series of short films featuring student‑led interviews with local faith representatives. Developed across the Foundation, the project gives pupils the opportunity to explore different beliefs, traditions and lived experiences directly from members of Birmingham’s vibrant communities.
Students from King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy, King Edward VI Aston School and King Edward VI High School for Girls have taken part in the project, working collaboratively to research, plan and conduct interviews.
Through their filming, pupils have explored a wide range of faiths practiced across the city, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhi, Islam, Baháʼí and Quakerism. This pupil‑led approach empowered students to ask thoughtful questions, listen respectfully and reflect critically on what they learned, helping to build confidence alongside subject knowledge.
Rather than learning solely from textbooks, students are able to hear directly from people of faith within their own city, making learning more meaningful and relatable. The films encourage pupils to think about faith not as an abstract concept, but as something that shapes identity, values and community life in Birmingham.
The films have been carefully designed to support Religious Studies teaching across the Foundation’s schools. They provide accessible, engaging resources that complement curriculum learning by grounding religious beliefs and practices in real‑world contexts.
