Our prayer trails are a series of 5 or 6 reflective zones based on a theme such as Prayer, the Environment, Justice or Identity. At each zone there is something for pupils to look at, to think about and to do. The trails allow pupils to explore faith and spirituality in a safe, creative and interactive way. The trails bring an experiential dimension to pupils’ learning in a variety of areas e.g. RE, PSHE, SMSC, and SEAL.
Trails can be adapted to your school’s context and installed for 2 days or longer. The REC team facilitates pupils around the trail and provides feedback to school staff as appropriate.
One school which had a local Christian group running a Prayer Trail during an OFSTED inspection received an ‘Outstanding’ grade for their SMSC development of pupils. Our Prayer Trails are broadly Christian in perspective but can be adapted to ensure that they are accessible and acceptable to pupils of all faiths and none.
Trails can be adapted to your school’s context and installed for 2 days or longer. The REC team facilitates pupils around the trail and provides feedback to school staff as appropriate.
One school which had a local Christian group running a Prayer Trail during an OFSTED inspection received an ‘Outstanding’ grade for their SMSC development of pupils. Our Prayer Trails are broadly Christian in perspective but can be adapted to ensure that they are accessible and acceptable to pupils of all faiths and none.
“It was fun, peaceful and different.”
Y8 Pupil, Fairfield High
“We loved it. The pupils loved it.”
RE Teacher, Fairfield High School
“I found the multi sensory approach of the trail to be an extremely effective way of reaching children of all ages, abilities, gender and cultures. Although the theme of 'Prayer' was mainly set within a Christian context, children of all faiths and belief systems felt welcomed and valued. Children were always invited to share their feelings or participate without any pressure. Our library was transformed into a beautiful, calm space - full of quiet corners and contemplative zones. I was amazed at how calmly fifteen children moved around each zone, fully immersed in whatever they were doing. The activities were so original and tactile, which made it perfect for our pupils who prefer to learn kinesthetically.”
Y5 Teacher, Henleaze Junior School
Y8 Pupil, Fairfield High
“We loved it. The pupils loved it.”
RE Teacher, Fairfield High School
“I found the multi sensory approach of the trail to be an extremely effective way of reaching children of all ages, abilities, gender and cultures. Although the theme of 'Prayer' was mainly set within a Christian context, children of all faiths and belief systems felt welcomed and valued. Children were always invited to share their feelings or participate without any pressure. Our library was transformed into a beautiful, calm space - full of quiet corners and contemplative zones. I was amazed at how calmly fifteen children moved around each zone, fully immersed in whatever they were doing. The activities were so original and tactile, which made it perfect for our pupils who prefer to learn kinesthetically.”
Y5 Teacher, Henleaze Junior School
