SACRE
Collective worship
Schools must provide collective worship daily for all registered pupils aged 5 and above.
Most acts of collective worship should be wholly or mainly of a broadly Christian character; this means that they should reflect the broad traditions of Christian belief without being distinctive of any particular Christian denomination.
The values considered during the session could be clearly identified specifically as Christian, but as these values are shared by many faiths and worldviews, they may be presented as universal values.
Collective worship can take place at any time during the school day.
Collective worship can be provided to pupils in any sized group, for example, as a class, a year group, a phase group or a whole-school community.
Collective worship should take account of the family backgrounds, ages and aptitudes of the pupils involved.*
* To take account of family backgrounds, the school will provide annual opportunities for families to share their views.
Resources for schools and teachers
Pembrokeshire SACRVE is committed to supporting schools and teachers to deliver high‑quality Religion, Values and Ethics (RVE) that is inclusive, engaging and fully aligned with statutory requirements.
Our support for schools includes:
- Guidance on Collective Worship – advice and practical guidance to support schools in meeting their statutory duties in ways that are inclusive, meaningful and appropriate to their context.
- Teaching Resources – access to a range of resources to support planning, teaching and assessment in RVE across different stages.
- Professional Learning – opportunities for professional learning and development for practitioners, leaders and governors, tailored to local and national priorities, including an annual conference.
- School Visit Guidance – support and guidance on educational visits, visitors, and engagement with faith and worldview communities.
For further information or support, please contact Jennifer Harding-Richards at
Jennifer.Harding-Richards@swansea.gov.uk.