“That they may have life; life in all its fullness” (John 10:10).

At Burton School, we understand the importance of developing the Spirituality of all of our learners. We recognise that this is an ongoing process without a fixed destination and that Spirituality need not be linked to any particular faith.

We aim to provide opportunities, right across the curriculum, for pupils to develop their curiosity, be creative, ask questions, reflect on their experiences and change their perspectives.

We explore different aspects of our growth as spiritual beings through worship using the Diocesan model:

Unpacking the different aspects of our growth as spiritual beings through worship using the Diocesan model - collective ideas from the school governors and staff.

Opportunities for different aspects of growth as spiritual beings at Burton Primary School - collective ideas from the school governors and staff.

• How we treat each other, and the importance of building positive and respectful relationships.
• Our Christian values: Compassion, Friendship and Reverence.
• Our Christian Vision that every child will: Belong, Believe and Achieve.
• Collecting ‘spiritual moments.’  For example, a photo of a rainbow, or an interesting cloud formation or discussing the intricate detail of the bird and wasp’s nests that were brought into school by the children.
• Celebrating different languages in Mother Tongue Day.
• School visits – Minstead Study Centre, Moors Valley Country Park and Hengistbury Head, etc.
• Every year group having the opportunity to attend Forest School.
• The year 6 residential.
• Daily acts of Collective Worship.
• The importance of Church of England events: Remembrance, Easter, Christmas, Harvest, Epiphany, Pentecost and Nativities.
• Collective Worship workshops.
• Learning through texts that explore different themes so children can reflect, discuss and celebrate diversity.
• The teaching of Religious Education.
• The teaching of PHSE specifically learning about our self-worth, our relationships and community.
• Teaching children about the importance of online safety.
• Our ‘Very Important Person’ (VIP) weekly Collective Worship.
• Celebrating our Young Carers and our Young Carers’ Champion.
• Pastoral and ELSA support in school.
• The STARS approach in our behaviour management – the importance of restorative conversations.
• Recognising and appreciating the talents and skills of others.
• Celebrating difference and diversity – Black History Month.
• Our Thrive approach and provision.
• Our Dolphin’s provision.
• Children taking on positions of responsibility and developing their leadership skills across the school – Spirituality Champions, Wellbeing Ambassadors, Play Leaders, Sport Leaders and Pupil Governors.
• Teaching ‘World and Beauty’ moments through National Curriculum subjects. For example, the wonder of the seasons, and what lives in a pond? In addition, questions that spark curiosity – How does that work? Why does that happen?
• Reflective Spaces in school.
• Developing our Spirituality Garden.
• Displays in school.
• Celebrating Birthdays across the school.
• Singing in Collective Worship.
• The Burton Code.
• Our Class Charters.
• Our visitors in schools.