At Ashford CE Primary, we recognise that spirituality is a unique experience and is likely to differ between us all. Our approach to spirituality focuses on making connections which enables us to explain it to our children in a developmentally appropriate way.
We use the concept of ‘Mirrors, Windows and Doors’ as we support our children to reflect and ask big questions about life beyond themselves.
We focus on reflection and inwardly connecting with our own sense of self and emotions, illustrated by the mirror.
We look outwards and aim to provide a range of rich experiences to appreciate and connect with the awe and wonder in the world around us, illustrated by the window.
We look upwards to explore the feelings and sense of belief that there is something greater than our physical existence, something more than that which we can see, hear, smell, taste or touch. We consider how we can connect with this through prayer and worship and explore how this affects how we live our everyday lives, depicted by the door.
Through our school vision, ethos and Bible verse, ‘I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.’ Phil 4v13, we encourage all within our school community to know that they can find God’s strength in all things. Our values teach children to respect and value individuality, show compassion and forgiveness, develop perseverance and courage and be thankful for all that God has provided for us. This allows our children to spiritually appreciate the unique relationships we have with others, the world around us and the greater presence.
There was a whole school project on spiritual development in the Spring term 2026.
How am I feeling?
What do I think about.....?
How does.....make me feel?
What can I see in the world around me?
What is making me think WOW?
What do I feel grateful for?
What do I have questions about?
What am I going to do or going to change?
I wonder about.....
I am going to explore.....