In developing collective worship that is inclusive, invitational, and inspiring, the school community needs to evaluate the extent to which worship:

1. Offers the opportunity, without compulsion, to all pupils and adults to grow spiritually through experiences of prayer, stillness, worship, and reflection whether they are engaged in learning in school or at home.
2. Enables all pupils and adults to appreciate that Christians worship in different ways, e.g. using music, silence, story, prayer, reflection, the varied liturgical and other traditions of Anglican/Methodist worship, festivals, and where appropriate, the Eucharist.
3. Helps pupils and adults to appreciate the relevance of faith in today’s world, to encounter the teachings of Jesus and the Bible, and to develop their understanding of the Christian belief in the trinitarian nature of God, and its language.
4. Enables pupils as well as adults to engage in the planning, leading, and evaluation of collective worship in ways that lead to improving practice. Leaders of worship, including clergy, have access to regular training.
5. Encourages local church community partnerships to support the school effectively in developing its provision for collective worship.