Annual Plan for Provision  

Prayer and Liturgy – Annual Plan of Provision 2026-2027

Cottesmore St. Mary’s Annual Plan of Provision (APoP) is a year-long strategy that outlines how we will bring our Catholic life and mission to life through various activities, including Religious Education (RE), prayer, liturgy, school Masses, retreats, and sacramental preparation. It ensures that our Catholic ethos is integrated into all aspects of our daily life and is tailored to the spiritual needs of all our children.

Weekly Timetable

Whole School Termly Provision 2026/27 – Autumn 1

Whole School Termly Provision 2026/27 – Autumn 2

Whole School Termly Provision 2026/27 – Spring 1

Whole School Termly Provision 2026/27 – Spring 2

Whole School Termly Provision 2026/27 – Summer 1

Whole School Termly Provision 2026/27 – Summer 2

Inclusive Practice

At Cottesmore St Mary’s, we ensure that all children participate in the planning and delivery of prayer and liturgy. To support all our students, we ensure that there are adaptive measures in place.

• Season: Giving distinct feelings to different seasons of the year will ensure everyone feels safe and included. Physical spaces will integrate seasonal elements into our everyday experiences in the classroom and will allow all pupils, including those with SEND, to make connections between their familiar experiences and times of prayer and liturgy. For example, RE corners and focus areas will show liturgical colours and seasonal vocabulary and/or pictures. Content in RE and/or prayer and liturgy will be considered to allow any pre-teaching or discussions to take place when there may be topics that some pupils could find challenging.
• Scripture: Using suitable translations, alongside accompanying simpler texts, pictorial resources, videos, music, and visual aids (e.g. Widgits) allows us to remove any barriers to accessing the written word. Displaying text clearly, with dyslexia friendly fonts and background colours allows for improved readability and accessibility. Careful consideration will be given to scaffolding instruction for pupils in prayer and liturgy.
• Senses: Being mindful of the sensory and physical needs of our pupils will allow us to make adaptations where necessary. This will be discussed with pupils so that they have the relevant support and aids, so they can always feel comfortable and participate fully.
• Structure: Using the adapted planning sheet will allow a scaffolded approach to planning the structure of celebrations of the word. Using a ‘now and next’ approach to prayer and liturgy by adding graphics to PowerPoints or booklets will allow pupils to feel more secure and prepare them for the next stage of prayer or liturgy.

Other Faiths Provision

At Cottesmore St Mary’s, we welcome everyone equally into our community; we ensure that our provision respects the diversity of our community.

• Respectful Dialogue and Consultation: When addressing the needs of students and staff from other faith traditions, the sources stress the importance of open and respectful dialogue with families and, where possible, local religious leaders. This allows the school to understand the perspectives and sensitivities of those involved and make informed decisions about appropriate levels of participation.
• Prioritising Sensitivity and Integrity: It is considered inappropriate to ask individuals from other faith traditions to participate in liturgical actions or pronouncements that contradict their beliefs. This includes asking them to recite prayers that are Trinitarian in nature, make the sign of the cross, or read from Christian scriptures during formal prayer or liturgy.
• Creating Opportunities for Shared Reflection: While respecting the boundaries of liturgical participation, the sources encourage schools to create opportunities for shared reflection and prayer that acknowledge the common humanity and spiritual journeys of all individuals.