Spiritual growth is like learning to walk. We stand up, fall, stand up, fall, take a step, fall, take a couple of steps, fall, walk a little better, wobble a bit, fall, run and finally, eventually, fly. - Geri Larkin

Spirituality is a core component to ‘living life in all its fullness’ as the mind, body and soul need to be nurtured equally. It relates to fundamental questions about the meaning and purpose of life which affect everyone and is not dependent on a religious belief. It is also based on the search for ways to answer questions about life and a search for identity. As a school, we have defined spirituality as: “Spirituality is not something we can see; it is something we feel inside ourselves. It is about awe and wonder, asking questions, inspiration and being aware of something ‘bigger’ outside of ourselves.”

At Leonard Stanley C of E Primary School, we believe that we need to give all our children the chance to allow them to flourish into the people God is calling them to be. Our vision, ‘Loving and Learning together, as Jesus taught us’, influences the ethos of our school and the policies and practices within it. We believe that spirituality is a core thread that runs through our school, and we attach great importance to it for both children’s development and for the growth and well-being of all within our school community. The attached spirituality progression grid captures how pupils develop spiritually across the year groups, and our curriculum overview identifies where there are opportunities to be spiritual within lessons and wider opportunities.

Progression of Spirituality LS

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