There has been a bewildering range of changes to education in recent years, many of them still the subject of controversy. In amongst all these, there has been a growth in interest both in church schools and also in the whole subject of spirituality in education.

This gentle exploration looks at some of the issues involved, and what parents and others can do to encourage the development of Christian spirituality in church schools.

The Rev. Ian Dewar is Vicar of All Saints, Appley Bridge, near Wigan and Vice Chair of Governors of All Saints CE Primary School. He also works with Praxis North West and has an interest in Russian spirituality.