As a church school, we deliberately plan for spiritual development by allowing time for these simple things: encouraging increased awareness of the world, its wonders and challenges, finding ways in which this can be reflected on with others’ support, and exploring a range of ways to live out and put the ‘faith’ or convictions that are growing from this, into practice.

Although the following questions and examples may be used within Nursery, please visit the other year group pages too. We understand that each child is an individual and so we provide gentle, respectful challenge, pose our questions and present opportunities related to the age, stage and experience of each individual child. 

Opportunities for children to develop their spirituality weave throughout the curriculum and school life. We thought that you would find it interesting to learn from just a few of the children's experiences and reflections...

In the nursery, we witnessed a 'wow' moment when an egg hatched, revealing tiny, soft ducklings. As the children gazed in awe at the new life before them, their eyes filled with wonder, a shared sense of marvel spreading through the room. This moment not only captivated them outwardly, sparking their curiosity about nature and growth, but it also invited them to look inward, reflecting on the responsibility and care needed to nurture and protect these fragile beings.

As the children took turns observing and helping care for the ducklings, they instinctively began to respond to the experience by developing a deeper empathy, understanding the importance of kindness and attentiveness in caring for animals. This event beautifully connected the children's sense of awe with a personal commitment to care and compassion, teaching them the value of nurturing life.

Nursery had a visit from The Farm On Wheels. During the session, Eric initially felt nervous about interacting with the animals, his uncertainty evident as he hesitated. However, as the experience unfolded, something beautiful happened. Gradually, Eric's confidence grew. By the end of the session, he was proudly sitting with a guinea pig on his lap, showing incredible care and gentleness. It was wonderful to see how Eric's curiosity enabled him to have the confidence to be bold and be able to experience the enjoyment of the created world.