"A prayer space gives students time for reflection in our busy curriculum. Allowing students to interact with the prayer space fills a genuine need for students to reflect on some of the big issues affecting their lives as well as considering their spiritual views on Christianity. This was a very valuable experience for the school for both staff and students."Pauline Walker (Head teacher)

A 9 step guide to planning a prayer space

We've discovered that there are certain steps that nearly always have to happen when planning a prayer space in school. Work through the steps below by clicking on each one.

1

Getting Started

Here's where it all begins. Everything you need to get started.

2

SERVING THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Building a relationship that serves the whole school community.

3

CHOOSING A ROOM

Finding a space that will work well for the school and the students.

4

CHOOSING THE PRAYER ACTIVITIES

Getting the right mix of prayer activities.

5

Recruiting and training a team

Recruiting and training a great prayer space team.

6

Registering your prayer space

Registering your prayer space with Prayer Spaces in Schools.

7

Publicity and Preparation

Getting things (and people) ready for your prayer space.

8

Running Your Prayer Space

Making sure that your prayer space is the Best One Ever.

9

What Next?

Supporting the ongoing spiritual life of the school community.