Together we share an understanding of spiritual development:
A lifetime journey of thoughts and feelings about the meaning of life, the universe and the individual's place in the world.
Our aim is to inspire and support everyone along their path, in order that they might flourish, by providing opportunities for reflection, insight, awe and wonder in the world around them.
Spiritual development is at the heart of our curriculum.
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Aspects of spirituality |
School opportunities |
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Spirituality is a personal connection with faith, feelings and/or values. |
Behaviour choices in and out of the classroom RE Daily Collective Worship School visitors Opportunities for prayer Relationships Celebrations PSHE Support with disappointment and failure Mental health and wellbeing |
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Spirituality is learning about ourselves, others and the surrounding world. |
Geography, science, number – links to real life Relationships and Sex Education / PSHE Staff ‘journeying’ with pupils Stories School Ambassador opportunities Meditation Appreciating other people’s point of view History, geography, science, computing Teamwork |
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Spirituality encourages us to use our imagination, creativity and gives us opportunity to reflect. |
Literacy - poetry / texts Mystery of number Intrigue and curiosity Opportunities to choose creative responses to work Meeting targets Self-evaluation Daily Collective Worship Opportunities for performance Own research |
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A sense of awe and wonder |
Everywhere – small things and big things Use of all the senses Awareness of the world Programming Visitors to Schools ICT Educational visits Forest schools Maths, science, art, geography Celebration of difference |
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Spiritual reflection is a very wide and deep activity. If it is to have meaning for those taking part, young people need to be actively involved and sharing the experience rather than listening or watching as observers. |
Unanswerable questions / questioning Debate RE Children’s questioning Leadership opportunities – Sports Leaders, Worship Committee, School Council, School Ambassadors Educational visits Restorative practice Teaching skills that allow time to think / respond / evaluate |
Without this, how will we know we have flourished?