In line with the 1988 Education Reform Act and the 1996 Education Act, which state that collective worship should be 'wholly or mainly of a broad Christian character'. And in recognition that many of our community are members of other faiths or do not have a faith, we base our assemblies on teaching that gives examples of wholesome ways to live in modern Britain. 

Definition and Aims of Collective Worship

Collective Worship is when the whole school or groups within the school meet to consider and reflect on common concerns, issues, and interests. It allows all pupils to reflect through engaging in relevant, meaningful experiences and provides spiritual, moral, social and cultural development opportunities. It addresses a wide range of themes and topics, uses diverse stimuli and resources, and allows pupils to 'respond' at their own level. 

For our school, assemblies are a time when the school community can:

• share common aims and values
• celebrate achievement and special times
• explore together the world in which we live
• develop a community spirit

For the pupils and staff, we also intend that Collective Worship contributes to the development of the pupil as a 'whole' person by providing opportunities to:

• reflect on that which is considered worthy
• consider spiritual and moral issues
• explore their own beliefs
• develop their own spirituality
• reflect on the direction of their lives
• reinforce positive attitudes
• participate and respond
• reflect on what it means to be human
• consider the wonders of the world

We have a range of assembly foci across the week. Each day the assembly ends with either a reflection or a prayer. Our themes include:

• Cultural and environmental assemblies
• Special people assemblies
• Singing assemblies
• Pupil voice assemblies
• Ourselves and others assemblies
• Celebration assemblies