Schools

A guide for teachers and support staff in Church of England and Church in Wales schools.
Whether you are a practising or lapsed Christian, practise a different faith or do not consider yourself at all religious, working in a church school can raise questions and doubts about where you fit into the picture. This book aims to deal with all your possible concerns and, above all, to reassure you that whatever your background, outlook and faith, you have a meaningful role to play within a church school, and a real contribution to make to the faith life of the school. It also looks at how working in a church school should and can be fulfilling and enriching – professionally and spiritually – for everyone who engages with the school’s ethos. It is also a practical resource which contains useful information to help you navigate your way around the Bible and understand the church year, and a glossary of terms. This book is for everyone who works in a Church of England or Church in Wales school – support staff, site managers, teachers, lunchtime supervisors and administrators alike.

What to do when a pupil, parent, teacher or grandparent dies? Does everyone react in the same way to a death? What prayers could we use? What books could we refer to? What might the bereavement journey feel like? This study explores these questions and much more. There is a wealth of resources contained here for helping schools provide appropriate support for those who are grieving.

Schools in Crisis is for parents, mentors, and friends who want kids to succeed. Although this looks at the American situation, the same problems can occur here. The quality of the local school can and does vary and parents may have no option where their child goes because it depends on where they live.