Aurora Training - 29 April 24 - Schools Ministry.pptx

By Mike North

1. Module Three : Managing the Ministry

2. Schools Ministry Why should we make connections with schools?

3. Schools Ministry https:// www.youtube.com / watch?v =USYgeG5Ps1A

4. Schools Ministry https:// content.scriptureunion.org.uk /95-campaign

5. Schools Ministry How can we connect with schools? Supporting the curriculum Collective worship Practical service to the school and the community Chaplaincy Church in School

6. Schools Ministry “ Agreed Syllabus ” Standing Advisory Committee for Religious Education SACRE   Know the syllabus Places of worship – invite Rites of passage – baptism, weddings. Important stories – Christmas, Easter Special journeys – pilgrimages   “As Christians, we believe…” check with the school about how they would like you to talk about things. Supporting the curriculum

7. Schools Ministry The law says that all pupils shall take part in an act of collective worship every day… which must be ‘wholly or mainly of a broadly Christian character… reflecting the broad traditions of Christian belief’. Other faiths and themes can be covered, but mainly Christianity.   However, Ofsted stopped inspecting collective worship in 2004, after 76 per cent of schools were found to be non-compliant.   Open the Book   Non-voluntary participation Collective Worship

8. Schools Ministry Listening to readers Sharing skills – teaching younger ones how to do gardening? Running a club? Being an accompanying adult on school trips Be a school governor Set up a prayer space (https:// prayerspacesinschools.com ) Pastoral support – Y6 transitions Send a card at the beginning of the school year Pray! Practical service to the school and the community

9. Schools Ministry Become part of the school community. Sometimes paid, sometimes voluntary Available to pray, offer spiritual support to teachers and pupils. Local run courses ( CaSS run one in Sheffield Diocese, 4 Thursdays in November tbc - [email protected] ) Chaplaincy

10. Schools Ministry After school, midweek Messy Church style? Parents / teachers involved Build community Hear the voices of children and young people Young Leaders Budget Safeguarding FLOURISH Non C of E Schools Church In School

11. Schools Ministry Where to start Find out about the school School website, Ofsted Report Make yourself familiar with the agreed RE Syllabus Are there any children known to you or the church which attend the school? Who else goes into school? Do other churches have a relationship with the school? Try to network with other visitors Write to the school Consider the things you can offer the school Do you already know any of the teachers/staff? What support is available from your diocese? Make an appointment to meet the head teacher. Get trained up!

12. Schools Ministry Resources Joined Up workshop – Dan Morrell, Serving your school – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cH2jQLNLsA Joined Up workshop – Andy Barthow , Schools ministry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Bxreuocig8 Joined Up workshop – Phil Togwell , Prayer Spaces: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYk6sp9DSG8 https://www.cass-su.org.uk/ https://www.yoyotrust.org.uk/ Open the Book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAlDNlvBKlY Resources: https://www.cass-su.org.uk/resource-hub

13. Module Three : Managing the Ministry