The Summer 2010 newsletter is now available for download.   

There’s feedback from Pray for Schools events held during PFS fotnight in May, as well as ideas to get children praying and ’shining their light’ at school.

If you would like to receive the newsletter by email, and don’t already, please get in touch via our contact form. Individuals and groups in England registered with Pray for Schools are sent the newsletter three times a year – you can register your group here.

If you are in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, you can contact your regional coordinator here

If you would like to publicise pray for schools in your church or school, you are welcome to download the poster below and display it.

We also have A6 postcards available – just email england@prayforschools.org and we will send you some.

Cheltenham Prayer for Schools Network began 10 years ago this year. The following article tells us how it started with one person, and grew. If you are part of a prayer network – why not tell us your story! And if you want to know more about growing a network of prayer, get in touch! Read more…

Now the date of the General Election has been announced, education policy is one of the many issues that will be widely debated by candidates. Our prayers can make a difference! Why not have a look at the website http://www.makethecrosscount2010.net to get informed about all the issues.

You can download an election prayer guide, produced by PFS partner, CARE at http://www.makethecrosscount2010.net/get-involved

If you are organising a Pray for Schools event during PFS fortnight, why not invite the newly elected MP along to pray for them – or local councillors who are responsible for education in your area.

Over the last few years, a growing movement encouraging prayer rooms in schools has been spreading across the UK.

24-7 prayer have been exploring how to engage students and staff, helping them discover prayer through a variety of creative and contemplative ways. To read more about this click here.

Welcome to the first Pray for Schools newsletter!
I hope you are inspired and encouraged by what you read here. Please get in touch to tell us what is happening in your area . It’s always great to hear what is going on around the country, both in prayer groups for schools, and any larger prayer events that you might hold. – we are here to help support you in your prayers for your local schools. To download the newsletter and continue reading please click here.

SU Scotland has administered and promoted the Schools Prayer Network in Scotland since 2006.Around 1100 Scottish schools are currently being covered in prayer out of a total of approximately 2700 schools. Read more about their work and download their latest newsletter here.

Teachers, Groups, Parents and any one else looking for inspiration -  check out our newest Inspirational Prayers.

There are so many aspects to education that need our prayers and God’s help. The more we pray for God to work in our schools and colleges – the more they will be built on good firm Christian foundations. The Education Sunday materials can be used by Pray for Schools groups and individuals as well as churches to pray intentionally for schools. Read more…

The Thurrock & Havering Schools Prayer Day took place on Saturday 3 October at Aveley Methodist Church. Some 50 or so people representing a wide range of connections with schools and colleges gathered to worship, give thanks and prayer for a host of aspects of education across the two boroughs. read more…