'I think the greatest impression was made on the staff, a few of whom had been skeptical or uncomfortable with the idea of prayer spaces. These teachers visibly thawed as they went round the activities with the children and in their feedback one teacher suggested they should include more about prayer on the curriculum.'Volunteer (England)

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.