Collective Worship is at the heart of life at Lilliput CE Infant School. It brings our community together each day, creating a strong sense of belonging and giving children regular opportunities to reflect, celebrate and grow together.

Rooted in our Christian foundation, Collective Worship plays a key role in developing children's character and helping them understand and live out our core values of Love, Respect and Service. Through stories, prayer, reflection, music and discussion, children are encouraged to think about how they can make positive choices, care for others and contribute to their community and the wider world.

Our worship is inclusive, engaging and meaningful for all children, regardless of faith or background. While Christian teachings and values underpin our worship, we also want children to develop an understanding of the diverse world in which they live. Throughout the year, we welcome a range of visitors into school, including representatives from different Christian traditions, members of other faith communities and those with non-religious world views. These encounters help children appreciate different beliefs, challenge stereotypes and develop respect for others.

Each week, worship follows a shared theme linked to our values:

• Monday AM - Theme & Faith: A theological exploration of our core values of love, respect and serve, through the lens of our half-termly theme. This is led by local clergy.
• Tuesday AM - Living the Theme: Further development of this theologically-rooted exploration of the half-term's theme, how this relates to our core values and what this looks like in day-to-day life. This is led by the Headteacher.
• Wednesday AM - Windows on the World: This is an inclusive, values-based assembly that explores diverse world-views and universal principles through shared reflection. This is led by our Assistant Headteachers.
• Thrusday AM - Songs of Praise: The school comes together in song and praise, sharing songs and hymns which link to Christian festivals, as well as our core values and half-termly themes. This is led by our Headteacher.
• Friday PM - Celebration Assembly: Children's achievements and examples of Love, Respect and Service are recognised and celebrated. This is led by our Headteacher.

Through Collective Worship, we nurture a caring and inclusive community where every child feels valued, inspired and encouraged to flourish. By learning together, reflecting together and celebrating together, children develop the character, compassion and sense of purpose that help them make a positive difference to others.

Collective Worship Themes 206-27

Autumn 1 - Justice

Autumn 2 - Thankfulness

Spring 1 - Trust

Spring 2 - Perseverance

Summer 1 - Service

Summer 2 - Truthfulness