1. Prayer Spaces at The Holme CE Primary

2. Why  Explore own spirituality, prayer and reflection  Prayer Spaces in Schools workshop  Feeling Good Week  Spiritual Well-Being Day When

3.  Prayer Spaces in Schools website http://www.prayerspacesinschools.com/ http://www.prayerspacesinschools.com/  Ten Top Prayer Activities (PDFs)  Collected resources  Gave ownership to TAs How

4. Introduction & Practicalities  Collective worship  Class teaching  Half classes  Welcome  Lunchtimes and after school

12. Impact  Re-defined prayer for our children  Opportunity to talk openly about relationships, feelings and behaviours without judgement

13. What the Children Said  “Not just hands together, do things to do with God.”  “I had got angry at someone and shouted at them. It made me feel sorry for them.”  “You can pray when you want. It was totally different.”  “Made you feel peaceful and relaxed as no one could judge our answers.”  “I felt different when I entered the room. I can’t explain it.”  “You don’t have to bow your head.”  “It smelt like the smell of God up in heaven.”

14. Next Steps  Part of school culture  Remembrance and Christmas  Linked to Values-based Education  Staff training