Other Resources
Collective Worship for Church of England schools
Here, you will find a list of other resources we have created which can be used all-year-round or at specific times in the school year.
INSET Training
How to use Collective Worship resources
An eight-minute film which provides staff with a full overview of what Collective Worship offers and how to access the site.
Children’s Mental Health Week
A prayer resource for Children’s Mental Health Week 2021
Building on the theme of Children ‘s Mental Health Week 2021, ‘Express Yourself’, this prayer resource helps children to find ways to share their feelings, thoughts, or ideas through creativity.
Love For All
A Christian reflection on Black Lives Matter for Children
This assembly has been produced in response to the 2020 ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement following the unlawful killing of George Floyd in the USA on 25th May 2020.
Ash Wednesday
An assembly resource for Ash Wednesday
Through a guided meditation this standalone resource for Ash Wednesday is designed to enable children to be ready for new life to blossom. It also enables them to make commitments for Lent.
A Lent Drama Reflection
A reflective drama resource to help children engage with the Passion of Jesus
Through a guided meditation this standalone resource for Ash Wednesday is designed to enable children to be ready for new life to blossom. It also enables them to make commitments for Lent.
World Book Day
This is a special one-off resource for the year of The God Who Speaks
On World Book Day we celebrate the richness of literature and the power of stories to exhilarate and inspire. This assembly holds up God’s word, the Bible, as ‘the greatest story ever told’ and uncovers a treasure trove of wisdom, comfort and advice which is as relevant for us today as it was when it was first written.
Body Prayers
How to use Body Prayers
“Body Prayers” are a fun and interesting to help children to pray in a very different way – using their bodies!
Patron Saint Prayers
Short prayers for the Feasts of St David, St Patrick, St George and St Andrew
This standalone resource for All Saints’ Day is designed to help pupils get to know some of the saints better.
All Saints Day
An assembly resource for All Saints Day
This standalone resource for All Saints’ Day is designed to help pupils get to know some of the saints better.
Homlessness
Bonnie’s Brother
An animated series which explores the story of a young man who has been made homeless and how Bonnie, his sister, is challenged to love as she deals with this issue.
Remembrance Sunday
A beautiful assembly resource to mark Remembrance Sunday
November is the month in which we pray for departed Holy Souls and celebrate Remembrance Sunday. In this special service, children are led through scripture, reflection, songs and intercessory prayers to a deeper understanding of why it is important to remember and pray for those who have died including those who have died in service of our country.
Advent Service
An extra resource for Advent
This special service focuses on the Advent theme of waiting, providing a chance to pray imaginatively through the experience of Mary and Joseph waiting for the birth of Jesus. Children will also reflect on how we can best prepare ourselves for Jesus’ coming at Christmas during our Advent time of waiting.
The Examen
Video training and teacher training on leading the ancient prayer, the Examen, with children
The Examen is a prayer created by St Ignatius, which gives us a structure for reflecting on our daily experience, and seeing where God has been. There are many different versions, and those given here are designed specifically for use within the primary school setting.
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