Inclusive • Invitational • Inspiring

At Grange C of E Primary School, Collective Worship is a special part of each day when we come together as a school community to pause, reflect, celebrate and grow. Rooted in our Christian vision:

“Let us consider how we may encourage one another to love and to do good deeds.” (Hebrews 10:24)

Collective Worship helps us live out our school values of Love, Trust and Hope, supporting every child to Achieve, Believe and Care. It is central to our vision and plays an important role in nurturing pupils' spiritual, moral, social and emotional development. 

What is Collective Worship?

As a Church of England school, our worship is distinctly Christian and draws upon Bible stories, Christian teachings and the traditions of the Anglican Church. However, worship is also:

• Inclusive - welcoming and meaningful for children of all faiths and none.
• Invitational - children are invited to reflect, pray and participate but are never expected to hold particular beliefs.
• Inspiring - encouraging children to think deeply, ask questions, show kindness and make a positive difference in the world. 

We provide a safe space where pupils can explore life's big questions, reflect on their own beliefs and values, and consider how they can contribute positively to their communities. 

What Does Worship Look Like?

Children take part in worship every day through a variety of experiences:

• Whole-school worship led by the Headteacher
• Worship led by local clergy and church representatives
• Class worship, including discussions around current affairs through Picture News
• Outdoor and reflective worship opportunities
• Celebration worship where achievements are shared and celebrated together 

Special services are held throughout the year, including Harvest, Christmas, Easter and our Year 6 Leavers' Service, often in partnership with St Paul's Church and the wider community. 

What Do Children Learn?

Our worship programme follows a two-year journey through Bible stories and the themes of the Lord's Prayer. Throughout the year, children explore six big questions:

• What does it mean to belong?
• How can hope help us through change?
• What makes a good leader?
• Why is forgiveness sometimes difficult?
• How can we stand up for what is right?
• How can we make a positive difference in the world? 

These themes help children develop their understanding of themselves, their relationships with others, their responsibilities towards the world and their sense of awe and wonder. 

Developing Spirituality

We encourage children to explore spirituality through four lenses:

Self

Developing identity, belonging, confidence and self-reflection.

Others

Building positive relationships, compassion, respect and service.

World

Caring for creation, understanding justice and recognising our responsibilities as global citizens.

Beyond

Exploring faith, prayer, worship and life's deeper questions. 

Children are given opportunities to experience moments of wonder, reflection, gratitude, forgiveness, justice and hope both within worship and across school life. 

Pupil Leadership and Voice

Children play an active role in shaping worship. They:

• Lead and contribute to worship sessions
• Evaluate worship and suggest improvements
• Participate in School Council and leadership opportunities
• Engage in discussions about local, national and global issues
• Support charitable projects and courageous advocacy initiatives 

We believe that every child's voice matters and that worship should reflect the experiences, interests and questions of our pupils. 

Living Out Our Values

Collective Worship supports children in developing respect, responsibility and understanding of the wider world. Through themes such as kindness, justice, inclusion, leadership and service, pupils learn about:

• Respecting others and celebrating diversity
• Rights and responsibilities
• Democracy and pupil voice
• Caring for those in need
• Standing up for what is right
• Making a positive difference in their community and beyond

Many of our worship themes are brought to life through fundraising, community projects, environmental initiatives and partnerships with local and national charities. 

Working with Families and the Community

We value the strong partnership between school, church and home. Parents, carers, governors, clergy and visitors regularly contribute to worship, enriching children's experiences and helping them understand different perspectives and communities. 

Together, we aim to nurture children who are reflective, compassionate and courageous; young people who recognise their value, care for others and are inspired to make a positive difference in the world.