At All Saints School, worship is at the heart of our school community and is a special time for pupils and staff to come together in reflection, prayer and celebration. As a church school, our close partnership with the church helps children to grow spiritually, emotionally and socially within a caring Christian environment.
Our worship throughout the academic year is themed around our school motto: Love, Live and Learn. Through this, we explore a range of Christian values and consider how these values shape the way we treat others and live our daily lives. Children are encouraged to reflect on how they can show compassion, respect, courage and kindness both in school and beyond.
Central to our vision is Jesus’ promise in John 10:10: “Live life in all its fullness.” We encourage our children to embrace every opportunity to grow, flourish and develop their unique gifts, knowing they are valued and loved by God. This message underpins our worship and inspires our whole school community to live well, learn deeply and care for one another.
We explore these themes through hymns, Bible stories, prayers, music and moments of reflection. Worship provides opportunities for children to think deeply, ask questions and develop their understanding of faith and Christian teachings in meaningful and engaging ways.
We also value the strong links between school and church, taking part in services and celebrations across the year which help foster a sense of belonging, community and shared faith.
Please see our whole-school worship overview below:
Our school hymn is ‘Shine Jesus Shine’ was chosen by the children. Please click the picture to listen to it:
In our Church school, spirituality is woven through everyday life and is often explored through the idea of “In, Out and Up.” This simple approach helps children to reflect on themselves, their relationships with others, and their relationship with God. In encourages children to look within themselves. We provide opportunities for pupils to reflect on their thoughts, feelings, values, and beliefs, helping them to develop confidence, resilience, and an understanding of who they are. Out focuses on relationships with others and the wider world. Through acts of kindness, teamwork, worship, charity work, and caring for our community and environment, children learn the importance of compassion, respect, and serving others. Up encourages children to look beyond themselves and explore their relationship with God. Through prayer, worship, reflection, and visits to church, pupils are given opportunities to experience awe and wonder and to develop their own spiritual understanding within a loving Christian environment. Together, “In, Out and Up” supports our vision of helping every child flourish spiritually, emotionally, and academically, enabling them to live life in all its fullness.
We are expecting our next SIAMs inspection in 2026-2027.
SUAT supports and leads in the set-up of new academies joining the partnership. The services provided by the central support function cover both educational and non-educational support. In terms of educational support, SUAT is linked to the School of Education of Staffordshire University, which is an outstanding ITT provider.
