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 Reception, please visit the other year group pages as well because spirituality can be very different for each child. We recognise that every child is an individual, and therefore, 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 the children's experiences and reflections...

As Ava gently held the younger one’s hand, guiding them up the log steps, a quiet yet profound moment unfolded. Together, they paused at the end, looking out in awe— a "wow" moment of accomplishment and shared trust. The younger child beamed with pride, whilst Ava realised the impact of her patience, encouragement, and support. In that moment, they both understood the power of kindness and confidence. As they responded to the experience, the younger child grew braver, ready to take on new challenges, while Ava felt the deep reward of helping someone succeed.

“Friendship is a steady hand when the path feels unsteady."

As three children worked together to build a ramp for their toy cars, a quiet but powerful moment unfolded. After trial and error, they finally adjusted the angle just right, watching in awe as the cars sped down smoothly—an exciting "wow" moment that filled them with joy and wonder. They reflected on their teamwork, problem-solving, and patience, realising how their ideas and efforts came together to create success. In that moment, they understood the value of collaboration and perseverance. They then went on to discus how they could improve their ramp next time, experimenting with new heights and materials.
 

"Through teamwork and perseverance, they built more than just a ramp—they built confidence, curiosity, and the joy of discovery."