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Back to School with God | Scripture Union Scotland

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Holding an all-age Back to School with God service is a fantastic opportunity for your church family to pray for and support children, young people and school staff at the start of a new school year, and we provide free resources for you to do this!

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We proudly support 77,000+ children each week, helping them discover their voice, celebrate their unique identity, and share their gifts with the world.

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iSingPOP is Innervation Trust's (a UK-based charity) singing, performing, and resourcing project. We are a Christian organisation that provides a hub of resources and events and equips schools with SIAMS-friendly tools to create inspirational collective worship experiences. We also support church leaders by providing exciting projects, dynamic interactive resources, and ready-made services to help them connect with their local community.

We work with church and community schools across the country; however, we have an official partnership with the Church of England.

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Resources for primary schools. Songs for assemblies. Inspirational music for use in primary schools. Schools, churches & communities brought together through music. iSingPOP songs. iSingPOP in primary school.

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50 ideas to connect the church and school

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50 ideas to connect the church and school

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Set up an Amazon Wish list in partnership with your local school

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Set up an Amazon Wish list in partnership with your local school

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Guide to Setting Up an Amazon Wish List:

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School resources can be downloaded from here

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SU Scotland is delighted to partner with KOVA International and Angel Studios to provide a free suite of inspiring, faith-based resources for families, schools, and churches. Whether you're leading a Sunday School class, planning a church event, or looking to spark meaningful conversations at home, these resources are here to help children step into the story for themselves, imagining what it was like to walk with Jesus, and discovering how His story shapes their own.

Our Bible resources include fantastic clips from the film - you'll find them included in each pack, or can watch them directly on Vimeo.

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SU Scotland has created free resources based on The King of Kings movie. You will find Sunday School lessons, a family devotional guide and a pack to help you screen The King of Kings film at your church. Download these free resources today!

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Taketime is a Christian resource that uses Gospel-based meditations to offer an encounter with Jesus Christ that is accessible to all pupils wherever they are on their journey of faith and belief. It provides deep opportunities for personal reflection and sharing of experiences, is inspirational for many and transformational for some.

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Attention all schools!
Taketime is the perfect resource to help develop the distinctive Christian character of your school community Taketime is a Christian resource that uses Gospel-based meditations to offer an encounter with Jesus Christ that

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RE/RVE/R&W support: Consultancy, Teaching, Learning Resources & Curriculum Development. Based in England

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Resources from New Zealand.

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As our kids head back to school at the start of the academic year, we want to ensure they know they are supported by their local church whānau. Here are some great ideas and resources to help you…

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This space was specially designed with you in mind. Here is where you can get creative, reimagine your RE lessons and build your own 'boards' to help you organise curriculum resources in one place. Once created, you can return to the board again and again. And as if that wasn't enough, you can also create 'learning boards,' collating resources on specific topics, before sending your students a link that enables access to them.

Not sure where to start? Check out our example below and watch the 'How to Use Boards' video, which you will find by clicking here.

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This space was specially designed with you in mind. Here is where you can get creative, reimagine your RE lessons and build your own 'boards' to help you organise curriculum resources in one place. Once created, you can return to the board again and again.

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Looking to develop chaplaincy work with your local school? We've added a draft chaplaincy agreement along with a example code of conduct for school chaplains to our website.

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Every non denominational school has a theoretical link to a local Church of Scotland, and a minister who is 'School Chaplain'. In reality, this can vary enormously. Some Head Teachers prefer not to have a Chaplain; some ministers feel that working in schools is not their gifting. Chaplaincy can just involve leading an occasional act of RO, or it can become much more developed. A team, perhaps from different churches, can provide a chaplain (lay or ordained) for each year group. This team can have an ongoing pastoral role in the lives of the pupils, and take part in lessons and other school activities.

It is always worth discovering if there is a Chaplain, and having a conversation with him or her. There may be current projects that need help. It may be that the Chaplain finds school's work a duty rather than a joy, and would be delighted to have others alongside them. At the very least it is courteous to inform them that there are other local Christians who are looking to serve and build links. We all follow Christ, striving for unity in our work in spite of any differences is honouring to God and a better witness to the school.

Draft Chaplaincy Agreement - Click here
Code of Conduct for School Chaplains Example - Click here

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School Chaplains - Serve Your Local School

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Every non denominational school has a theoretical link to a local Church of Scotland, and a minister who is 'School Chaplain'. In reality, this can vary enormously. Some Head Teachers prefer not to have a Chaplain; some ministers feel that working in schools is not their gifting. Chaplaincy can just

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Intro Series is a free–to–use educational resource designed to give a fun and creative introduction to Christianity.

The series comprises 8 downloadable episodes, with a whole host of creative resources, including lesson plans and additional content for schools and churches to use that will help children explore the Christian faith.

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Resources

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Copyright © 2012-2023, Serve Your Local School. All rights reserved.

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Explore the Bible with Bible Chat Mats

Bible Chat Mats allow children, young people and adults to read the Bible and have conversation together, whether around a meal table, sitting on the sofa or wherever works best. This activity can be done as a household, friends together, home group, Sunday group or in a school club. The sheets can be coloured and doodled on, allowing you to respond to the Bible story in your own unique way.

New Bible Chat Mats Series 4: Spiritual Habits

Suitable for 11+ and adults. This series of 13 Bible Chat Mats, with supporting Mats, has been designed with small groups in mind and as an everyday faith resource.

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Bible Chat Mats - Bath and Wells Diocese

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Bible Chat Mats allow children, young people and adults to read the Bible and have conversation together, whether around a meal table, sitting on the sofa or wherever works best. This activity can be done as a household, friends together, home group, Sunday group or in a school club.

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Children's Mental Health Week will take place from 5-11 February 2024. The theme this year is 'My Voice Matters'.

My Voice Matters is about empowering children and young people by providing them with the tools they need to express themselves.

When we feel empowered, there's a positive impact on our wellbeing. Children who feel that their voices are heard and can make a difference have a greater sense of community and self-esteem. This year, we want children of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to be empowered to work together to create a positive change for their mental health and wellbeing.

During Children's Mental Health Week, we want all children and young people to be able to say - and believe - "My Voice Matters."

Download our resources for primary, secondary and high schools to take part in Children's Mental Health Week 2024.

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You can search by postcode or school name to see who is taking part near you.

Add yourself to our map!

We'd love for you to add your school or organisation to our map! You can see who else is taking part in Children's Mental Health Week across the UK.

However you're planning on taking part in giving a voice to children and young people, we'd love to hear it.
Add yourself to our map

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Discover our official Children's Mental Health Week 2023 resources for schools and youth groups that'll encourage children and adults to connect with others in healthy, rewarding and meaningful ways

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Bristol Schools Connection

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Easter in a Box - Bristol Schools Connection

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Easter in a Box - The Movie
Easter in a Box - The Movie is a simple, fresh and imaginative way for churches to share the Easter story with their local schools. What is it?

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Prayer Spaces In Schools - Helping Children and Young People to Reflect and Pray. Prayer spaces enable children and young people, of all…

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The Church of England in Essex & South London

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At The Flourish Project, we are on a mission to ignite potential and transform lives by equipping, encouraging, resourcing, and inspiring individuals, families, and community groups to unlock their full potential—creating lasting impact across the UK and beyond.

Our story began with Hannah Williams, a passionate youth worker who saw a growing need among young people and decided to take action. In 2016, she wrote and piloted an 8-week project in her local primary and secondary schools, working directly with students to help them build confidence, resilience, and a sense of purpose. Moving from school to school, she saw firsthand the difference the project was making in young lives

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The Flourish Project – Community Transformation

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How to be a good adult

WHAT CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE NEED FROM ADULTS
Consultation with Children and Young People:

In 2012, Dooley & Fitzpatrick, at University College Dublin, published a study about children and young people's mental health and wellbeing. A key finding was the importance of a kind and reliable relationship with 'One Good Adult' to buffer against difficulties, offer support and believe in the child or young person. Children and young people described teachers, sports coaches, and parents as examples of 'good adults' who made a real difference to their mental health and wellbeing. The concept of One Good Adult has captured the importance of safe, supportive relationships for children and young people's mental health and wellbeing. During our engagement with young people, to develop the Knowledge and Skills Framework, they suggested we should develop a job description for 'One Good Adult' to preface the Training Map and remind all adults who work with children and young people in Scotland, about the importance of good relationships with supportive adults for children and young people's mental health and wellbeing.

NES has worked with Children in Scotland and the Scottish Government to further refine and develop the original suggestions for the Job Description's content with a larger group of children and young people. We held a series of consultation meetings with children and young people, and we have used the Scottish Government's guidance to achieve this.

The children and young people of Scotland want all people who work with them to know how to be a 'Good Adult.' This is the job description they have written to that end:

A Good Adult': Job Description

Skills and Knowledge:

You welcome children and young people from all different backgrounds and experiences

You understand that children and young people all have mental health, just like everyone has physical health, and might need support with this

You know we all have emotions, thoughts and behaviours that affect our mental health, and that is perfectly normal

You know that intersectionality is important, and you recognise that individuals are not defined by one aspect of their life or experiences

You are informed about gender and sexuality. You consider the ways they might impact wellbeing and mental health

You understand the difference that positive relationships can make, and you want to be a trusted, reliable adult for children and young people no matter what your job is

Essential Criteria:

You must be calm, approachable, and welcoming

You must ask direct questions, actively listen to children and young people's answers, and explain any actions you will take to try and help or suggest where to go for help

You notice when children and young people are struggling and ask if you can help

You must be kind! Respect the young person and their lived experience. Take their concerns and worries seriously

You recognise that all children and young people are individuals. The person in front of you may need a tailored approach and supports

You demonstrate that you are worthy of trust. You trust that the individual in front of you knows themselves and you do not patronise them

You are open-minded and fair. You do not jump to conclusions or judge

Desirable Criteria:

You are a positive person! You are hopeful about the individual you are talking to as well as about the support you can offer them

You use humour if that seems right

You offer realistic, helpful advice

You help children and young people relax by being friendly and putting them at ease

The General Teaching Council for Scotland said this about the One Good Adult Job Description:
The Professional Standards for Scotland's Teachers describe teacher professionalism in Scotland; teachers' 'way of being'. The Professional Values help teachers to develop their professional identity and underpin a deep commitment to all learners' cognitive, social, and emotional growth and wellbeing. The One Good Adult resource sets out the 'job description' for all adults working with children and young people, as designed by children and young people from across Scotland. Teachers can use this resource to reflect on where it resonates with The Professional Standards and can make meaning from this through their professional actions which are visible in their practice every day.
SUPPORTS FOR STAFF
All staff should be supported in their roles to deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based, relational approaches while maintaining their own resilience and wellbeing. To that end, supervision, and the use of reflective practice, is accepted good practice within the therapeutic professions. Supervision plays a critical role in the development of skills and the safe, effective delivery of psychological interventions. The ability to make use of supervision is included in the present framework. Skills associated with the delivery of supervision are detailed in a separate framework, available HERE.

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the knowledge and skills framework for children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing

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The How to be a good adult page of the The Knowledge and Skills Framework for Children and Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing website.

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Kintsugi Hope is a charity based in the UK striving to make a difference to peoples mental wellbeing.

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Who are we

Kintsugi Hope is a charity based in the UK striving to make a difference to peoples mental wellbeing.
"Kintsugi" (金継ぎ)is a Japanese technique for repairing pottery with seams of gold. The word means'golden joinery' in Japanese. This repairs the brokenness in a way that makes the object more beautiful, and even more unique than it was prior to being broken. Instead of hiding the scars it makes a feature of them.

We want to see a world where mental and emotional health is understood and accepted, with safe and supportive communities for everyone to grow and flourish.

Kintsugi Hope Wellbeing Groups

A Kintsugi Hope Group is a safe and supportive space for people who feel or have felt overwhelmed, providing tools for self-management in a facilitated peer mentoring style setting.

It consists of a structured yet flexible series of 12 weeks of content, which includes group and individual activities designed to help participants to accept themselves, to understand their value and worth, and grow towards a more resilient and hopeful future.

The role of the Group Leader is to facilitate the sessions using the material available, signposting people if necessary to further help and support. It can feel vulnerable and scary starting a group, but the benefit of a Kintsugi Hope Group is that Group Leaders are not on their own.

Issues covered include; disappointment, loss, anxiety, anger perfectionism, shame and resilience. Feedback so far has been amazing.

Find out more

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Kintsugi Hope is a charity based in the UK striving to make a difference to peoples mental wellbeing of varying age groups and different backgrounds.

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TLG has 20 years experience of helping churches to get alongside struggling children, to bring hope and a future.

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MCR Pathways - Nationwide Mentoring Programme

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MCR Pathways is a national, award-winning mentoring programme. Our vision is that every care-experienced young person, or those who have experienced disadvantage, gets the same education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances as every other young person.

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Back to School with God | Scripture Union Scotland

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Inspiring and equipping Scottish churches serve their local schools.
Serve Your Local School aims to help churches in Scotland see the potential to play a part in their local school community and to make a real practical difference for the teachers, staff and pupils in the school.

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We are looking for someone who can offer 3 hours a week at £15 an hour. This role can be done from home and the person will be supported by the SYLS committee. The role will initially be for 12 months from July 2021. (start date to be agreed) The particular tasks needed are the following: * Review and update the SYLS website with new ideas and stories * Promote and keep the SYLS Facebook page active * Deal with any enquiries about Serve Your Local School * Advise the SYLS steering group on how to improve the SYLS website The person needs to have basic web editing skills and be competent with social media. They need to show initiative and flair and be committed to the purpose of encouraging churches to be involved in schools. Initial notes of interest outlining background and skills for this role should be sent to stuart.weir@care.org.uk by June 1st. Online interviews will be on Wednesday 16th June.
Stories from across Scotland

"A fun day event for the children attending the new school had an overwhelming attendance of over 200 people! This was a really encouraging event as it provided a community for the families attending the school before the physical community had actually been established."

Adrienne Cartwright encourages us to ask the question, " What else can we be doing? "

"It is so important to show love in whatever way the school requires it, because in doing so, we are able to show Christ's love in really practical ways in our community."

Karen Stangoe reminds us how important it is for us to be " Showing the church's love in action "

"Creating a trusted and known persona with the young people of the school is so important for the rest of the community, and can allow other relationships to form"

Michelle Brown reflects on how her involvement with the local school has enabled her to become ' Embedded in the community '

"Gillian emphasizes that it is significant the change we can have in someone's life when we welcome them into a community and allow them to be known and loved there."

Gillian Burns reminds us that often, ' The Change We See ' comes slowly and gradually

"One of the ways we can make a community better is by educating young people from the start about the life skills that teachers don't have the time or expertise to cover in teaching hours."

Chris Dowling challenges us to think about Serving for the Future

There have been occasions when the young people in contact with Paul have gone from being regulars on the detention list, to receiving awards at prize-giving just months later!

Paul Beautyman helps us think about how we match Their Need and Our Skills

Reflecting on the project, Sue talked about the importance of being bold and putting ideas out there even if you weren't sure how the school would receive them, approaching new ideas with a 'why don't we do this' kind of attitude

Sue Thomson reminds us that Nothing happens without building relationship

An important aspect of serving in schools is being aware of the individuals you are serving and supporting. Looking for the opportunities where you can release them to contribute more and allow them to be involved in the decisions for the group.

Gillian Orr encourages us to Stick it out for the one in ten

It's very easy to get discouraged when it seems like our current work isn't going in the direction we were planning or hoping for... So perhaps the important thing is to keep this perspective - that the picture we have right in from of us isn't the whole, and we might not ever see the whole for ourselves.

Gordon McBirnie reminds us that God always has a bigger picture in mind

Yes, it's heartbreaking to think that many people in the country haven't perceived Christians as concerned with one of our nation's biggest injustices. The good news is that I deeply believe this tide is starting to turn... we see so many Christians being drawn to this work.

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We are looking for someone who can offer 3 hours a week at £15 an hour. This role can be done from home and the person will be supported by the SYLS committee. The role will initially be for 12 months from July 2021.

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Welcome to the home of RE Teaching Resources for the UK " RE Teaching Resources

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If you're a teacher looking for RE books, you're in the right place. We have the best RE Teaching Resources backed up by RE Today and NATRE for Early Years, Pri...

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" We know how babies and children learn best. They learn best in an environment of quality interactions, interesting spaces and when the experiences on offer are set in meaningful contexts. They learn best in environments that inspire them to be curious and creative."
Realising the Ambition, Education Scotland

What is Playful Pedagogy?

Playful Pedagogy is a way of integrating children's play experiences with curricular learning, giving pupils the flexibility to find their own solutions to both new and existing problems. It engages children in personally meaningful activities, learning about themselves and others, and encourages autonomy and their independent motivation-to-learn.

Learning Adventures. Playful Pedagogy is facilitated by teachers by something we term a "learning adventure", the goal of which is to enable whole classes, and every individual child within it, to determine their own learning goals and pathways while remaining within the framework of the Early Years Curriculum. When a school takes the whole-team approach to playful pedagogy, this can be a Learning Adventure which involves everyone: pupils, teachers and parents.

Government-endorsed. As well as having an enormous weight of evidence to support it, the approach is strongly endorsed and supported by The Scottish Government's guidance and priority policy objectives, as articulated in Realising the Ambition (see resources at the bottom of the page).

This resource is for Headteachers, teachers and schools who wish to carry forward this vision of best practice and to teach better, develop their professional skills, and enjoy themselves more along the way.
The resource has three sections:

Why Playful Pedagogy gives an overview of the argument for the approach with links to some key resources, so you can be clear in your head and can explain to others why you are trying it out or intend to implement it as core practice.

Getting Started with Playful Pedagogy provides you with all you need to conduct your first Learning Adventure, and overview, a "how to" and a great case study by a P1 teacher who has been on that journey.

Playful Pedagogy across the school includes key considerations and resources on how to reorient your school culture and systems so as to enable best practice, without overburdening staff, and bringing pupils, teachers and parents on board the journey.
We hope you will find this of use to your practice. Those teachers and schools that dip their toe in, never tend to look back.

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This is a resource pack which provides everything you need to organise a 2-hour event for Primary 7 pupils. It features games, mime, spontaneous drama, video, craft ideas, discussion, storytelling, music suggestions, and much more.

Facilitated by one or more adults (often the school chaplaincy team or local children’s/youth workers), groups of children embark on a journey through the last week of Jesus’ life.

Order by emailing Steve Younger – highblantyresteve@outlook.com

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Bristol Schools Connection

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Children unpack 6 boxes, each telling a part of the Christmas story. There is space to pause and wonder, plus a creative activity which facilitates reflection and discussion. For more information, check out our video.

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Children unpack 6 boxes, each telling a part of the Christmas story. There is space to pause and wonder, plus a creative activity which facilitates reflection and discussion. For more information, check out our video.

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Education Scotland is a Scottish Government executive agency responsible for supporting quality and improvement in Scottish education.

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Serve Your Local Schools

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A Church Audit — Serve Your Local School

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This is a short questionnaire aimed at Churches that are looking to start working in partnership with their local school, or looking to develop the existing links with the school. Although it can be completed by just one person there is great benefit in a small group using it as a discussion docume

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Resources for Children's mental health week. 

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Place2Be, 175 St John St, Clerkenwell, London EC1V 4LW

Place2Be is a charity registered in England and Wales (1040756) and Scotland (SC038649), a Company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (02876150), registered office: 175 St. John Street, London, England, EC1V 4LW.

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Primary age activities - Children's Mental Health Week

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Place2Be, 175 St John St, Clerkenwell, London EC1V 4LW Place2Be is a charity registered in England and Wales (1040756) and Scotland (SC038649), a Company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (02876150), registered office: 175 St. John Street, London, England, EC1V 4LW.

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Supporting School transitions

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Supporting school transitions | Resources

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Resources providing practical tips and tools to help pupils, schools, parents and carers to manage changes and transitions throughout their time at school.

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Providing resources to support collective worship, spiritual and moral development and values education in primary schools.

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To create beautiful, inspirational and thought-provoking resources to support collective worship, spiritual development and values education in primary schools.

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Supporting school staff, chaplains and families to communicate the Christian faith, so that children and young people can make informed choices about beliefs and values.

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Shine Films are created specifically for young people, offering relatable and engaging content that opens the door to meaningful faith conversations. With thought-provoking content and real-life stories, they encourage honest dialogue about faith, making it easier for young people to share their experiences and perspectives with others in a way that feels natural and accessible.

Shine Films is a partnership between Scripture Union movements in the UK & Ireland, Jesus Film and Crown Jesus Ministries.

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Shine Films are created specifically for young people, offering relatable and engaging content that opens the door to meaningful faith conversations. With thought-provoking content and real-life stories, they encourage honest dialogue about faith, making it easier for young people to share their experiences and perspectives with others in a way that feels natural and accessible.

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Supporting churches in Scotland in their mission and ministry with children

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Supporting churches in Scotland in their mission and ministry with children

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Family Faith Locker  - Church of Ireland

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Family Faith Locker  - Church of Ireland

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Family Faith Locker – Children & Families Ministry

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Engaging Christian videos for your church

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Easily find Christian videos to encourage and engage your church. A brilliant selection from great Christian content creators.

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INTER FAITH ACTIVITY IN THE UK: A TEACHER RESOURCE FOR SECONDARY PUPILS AGED 11-14

A resource designed to help increase pupils’ understanding of, and skills for, inter faith encounter, dialogue and action. It focuses on learning about real examples of inter faith engagement, including in their areas.

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A resource designed to help increase pupils' understanding of, and skills for, inter faith encounter, dialogue and action. It focuses on learning about real examples of inter faith engagement, including in their areas.

The resource, for Key Stage 3 pupils, consists of a teachers' introduction and five units, which are: Introducing Inter Faith Activity in the UK; Let's Talk - inter faith dialogue; Faith communities, service and solidarity; Faith communities in service for the wellbeing of others; and Making a difference in the world - inter faith responses to the climate crisis.

The Teacher Introduction and all other units can be downloaded below.

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Inter Faith Activity in the UK: a teacher resource for secondary pupils aged 11-14 - Resources

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We work with schools across Scotland, providing pupils with opportunities to explore values and beliefs from a Christian perspective through classroom work, assemblies and residential experiences.

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We work with schools across Scotland, providing pupils with opportunities to explore values and beliefs from a Christian perspective through classroom work, assemblies and residential experiences.

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SU Ireland and SU Scotland together bring you NUA:Move - A brand new 3 part series helping those leaving primary education make the ‘Big Move’ to secondary school!

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If you are stepping into schools ministry for the first time this bundle offers you a range of useful tools and resources to get you thinking creatively, to help you engage meaningfully with students, and to feel confident as you serve your local school or college.

£45.50 ( £54.50)

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If you are stepping into schools ministry for the first time this bundle offers you a range of useful tools and resources to get you thinking creatively, to help you engage meaningfully with students, and to feel confident as you serve your local school or college. £45.50 ( £54.50)

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Support for children, young people and their families.

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Seasons for Growth has been helping children, young people and adults across Scotland since 2001. We now have over 5,000 trained Companions across Scotland. Last year over 5,000 children and adults attended groups. We hope that the information on these pages will help you to learn more about this award winning programme.

Scottish Study

Recent research published in the Educational Psychology in Scotland, Winter 2017 looked at the impact of the programme.

Outcomes were measured against the Curriculum for Excellence (health and wellbeing). The study, which included 75 pupil participants, identified many positive outcomes including:

highly significant improvements reported by pupils, parents and teachers in all health and wellbeing measures

teachers reported young people able to concentrate more on their learning

parents / carers reported children being less angry, calmer, happier, more able to concentrate, and making more effort with homework.

pupils reported an increased sense of belonging and connectedness, emotional literacy, concentration, confidence and relationships. They also said they had fun!

To read the research please click here

Reference: Robertson, N., McPherson, K., Murray, D., Montgomery, A., Shaver, I., and Gardner, A. (2017) Improving health and wellbeing for children and young people who have experienced loss, change and bereavement. Educational Psychology in Scotland, Vol 18 pp 2-5.

International Evaluation

Seasons for Growth in Scotland is about to be involved in an exciting International Research project involving Australia, New Zealand, England and Wales. If you would like further information or for your school to take part please read the following: International Evaluation Summary For parent/carer participants please read: INFORMATION SHEET for Parent and Carer participants

Congratulations and thank you to Alison Gardner and all involved in Seasons for Growth in West Dunbartonshire following a Care Inspection:

"While many schools across Scotland run Seasons for Growth groups, the programme in West Dunbartonshire is led strategically, well embedded in primary and secondary schools, and is delivered in other settings. The inspection team viewed it as a model of outstanding and sustainable practice." (Care Inspectorate (2017), Services for Children & Young People in West Dunbartonshire, p37). Please see West Dunbartonshire Spring Newsletter for further information.

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Seasons for Growth has been helping children, young people and adults across Scotland since 2001. We now have over 5,000 trained Companions across Scotland. Last year over 5,000 children and adults attended groups. We hope that the information on these pages will help you to learn more about this award winning programme.