This one-day course equips school leaders and collective worship leads with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to plan and lead meaningful collective worship in Church schools. Through practical workshops and expert guidance, participants will explore inclusive planning, pupil leadership, creative approaches, and effective evaluation. Ideal for those seeking to strengthen the spiritual life of their school community.
This one-day training is designed for school leaders and collective worship leads who want to develop confident, creative, and inclusive approaches to collective worship in Church schools.
Aims
- Deepen understanding of the purpose and legal framework of collective worship
- Build confidence in planning and delivering engaging worship
- Explore ways to involve pupils meaningfully in worship leadership
Topics Covered
- The “Gather, Engage, Respond, Send” model
- Planning around school values and the liturgical year
- Creative approaches using music, storytelling, and visual resources
- Monitoring and evaluating worship
Format
The course includes expert input, hands-on workshops, group discussion, and resource sharing.
Outcomes
Participants will leave with practical tools, planning templates, and renewed confidence to lead collective worship that is inclusive, inspiring, and spiritually enriching.
