What does the story of Creation tell us about God ? Key Stage 3 lesson primarily focussing upon the characteristics of God and his role within the creation of the world. What might God’s relationship with humans be like? Studying the two creation stories within Genesis, this lesson gives opportunities for students to identify key concepts and examples from the text to explain and highlight such as God’s transcendence, power, creatvity and so on. Ideal for group .paired work exploring and unpicking textual analysis of this biblical story

Act of Collective Worship based around some of the issues and concepts found in the “Let your Light Shine” idea. Focusses upon the ideas of Service, Compassion and Trust as three illustrated stories and examples. Used as part of a thought provoking format ideal for use with either whole school and/or smaller tutor based delivery. Includes illustrations from Northern Heart -an inclusive LGBTQ non profit organisation based in the North East promoting acceptance and inclusion welcoming for all and their allies.

The Donkey in the Well had it nailed ! Act of Collective Worship / Assembly suitable for whole school and/or tutor group based around the idea of overcoming barriers. Includes the remarkable story of Florian Jouanny ; a triathlete facing his own challenges and Sam Pooley a young man raising awareness of the World Transport Games. Are you someone who will give in or will you overcome those barriers? - reference to influential public figures who never “gave up”. Complete with web links and audio visual material stimulus via links included.

Disney’s “Trust in me” had it right -do you have trusting eyes? What about trust and confidence in others? Also features Fake News and trust in Facebook issues. Contains an interesting article “How can you murder a robot?” and explores our trust in technology. Act of Collective Worship also refers to the Abraham story - would you leave everything you had just on someone’s say so? Ideal for tutor time and/or larger whole school worship.

Used as a good lesson observation . Ideal lesson covering parts of Liturgical and Non- liturgical Worship and the whole concept of Worship for Christians. Completed with structured progress points for development, reflection and progress checking. Also with private/public worship discussion; along with opportunities to explore the positives and negatives of all.

Imagine losing a sense - is that worse than never having it in the first place? Edwin’s VSO story as a Deaf teacher/ambassador starts this off as an inspirational experience. Act of Collective Worship / Assembly then moves on to mention famous challenges from the likes of Disney, Keller and Churchill . Less famous challenges including two boys walking through their Cystic Fibrosis awareness and the story of Bilal through BBC website link as he battles his own personal demons. Also includes a lighthearted list of challenges people may have attempted - eg Cream Cracker and Ice Bucket Challenge. Popular format for use as a whole school and/or tutor time delivery complete with slide by slide notes.

What makes you happy ? Escaping from the rat race with excellent Steve Cutts animation. Popular selling format suitable for whole school and/or tutor group delivery. Includes moments for reflection and stimulus material. Make yourself happy and save a bit of time for an all year round powerpoint examining this theme.

Suitable for Internet Safety Day. How safe are you ? How secure do you feel? Complete with Disney Snow White and Lion King References. Who would be your Doc? Timon and Pumbaa talk about internet safety. Complete Act of Collective Worship /Assembly suitable for whole school or smaller tutor group. Added slide by slide guidance sheet too !

How are you coping ? Useful at the start of the new year and how people are dealing with stress and tension. How do you deal with stress and tension ? What makes it go away ? Statistics from 2018 provide a useful stimulus. Also includes biblical teaching from the story of Mary and Martha with Jesus’ advice. Also includes other moments for reflection and a link about China exams for teenagers and their impact. Popular selling format complete with audio visual material; ideal for whole school and/or smaller tutor group delivery.

Ideal for reflection after the Festive period. Focusses upon the need for the use of Gifts. Gifts we share and those we impart onto others. Includes ideal comments for discussion and reflection for the January term. Complete with audio visual material of a stimulating story of fatherly love upon a son. Includes slide by slide guide for delivery either to whole school or smaller tutor time worship.

Who matters to you ? Do you matter to others ? Do they tell you ? Dr Seuss had it right - lovely quotes to start this act of collective worship / assembly suitable for either whole school or smaller tutor groups. Includes reference to campaign for indigenious people from https://wemattercampaign.org/ - a thoughtful website containing supportive messages for reflection. Biblical references about God caring for all - includes the interesting quote "You are not an accident. There are accidental parents, but there are no accidental births" Popular selling format and something different for a young audience.

How prepared are we for things in life ?Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and the Hudson River Landing - an event worth considering his preparation in advance? Fully resourced act of collective worship / assembly focussing upon aspects of preparation. Also includes reflection upon the Christian season of Advent - how prepared are we ? What can we do with our own blank advent calendar? Preparation for ourselves and our spiritual /practical journeys. Complete with motivational quotes from Churchill and others.

Ideal for Interfaith Week 2018 and beyond. Act of Collective Worship/Assembly for whole school and / or tutor group reflection. Complete with stories of interfaith gatherings and stories from Autumn 2018 - including interfaith prayers and coverage of the service after the Pittsburgh shooting in October. Audio visual material, prayers and moments for reflection.

2022 sales again - What is your idea of a Kingdom ? Is it a physical place ? What if it wasnt a place at all or rather a concept or idea? Useful way in to examining some of the teachings of Jesus about the Kingdom of Heaven through an examination of the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard. Creative lesson suitable for KS3 pupils giving them opportunities to examine some of the main areas through design and personal expression. “The last shall be first and the first shall be last” - what other slogans and imagery could they design for the Kingdom and encourages them to think critically about some of the theological concept. Fully resourced with moments for progress check and reflection.

Could you face your fears ? Do you know your phobias ? Fully resourced Act of Collective Worship based upon the theme of fear and offers insights into how people have faced their fears. Complete with weblinks and motivational video material. Popular selling format includes slide by slide delivery guide for small tutor group and / or whole school assembly.

Selling well and keeps selling Act of Collective Worship / Assembly focussing upon issues and areas for delivery about Mental Health. Contains Case study links for brother of Frightened Rabbit singer who ran for his memory, Ruth Davidson on her teenage mental health battle and a study concerning mental health priorities for students. Suitable for whole school and / or smaller tutor group delivery.

Anders Artig Video “Otherwise” forms an interesting question - how might Jesus’ life be represented and echoed in this cautionary tale about a Chameleon? Fully resourced lesson focussing upon an introductory understanding and unpacking of the concept of the Incarnation. Complete with audio visual which explains some of the key concepts in this theological area - suitably challenging activities for students. A tried and tested lesson challenging some students’ resilience to tackle the theme carefully. Used as a way into the study of the Incarnation of Jesus as God on Earth in Human form.