Our Model

‘Excellent’ school chaplaincy since 2014.

 
 

In 2014, Boost created a chaplaincy partnership with Felixstowe School. It’s been an amazing journey!

We have offered a chaplain as an unconditional gift to the students and staff at Felixstowe School, and have been privileged to support the school community in a variety of different ways. Our chaplain is based in the school’s ‘Reflection Room’, and available throughout the school day. Students can also be referred to the chaplain though the school’s Student Support Team to access a range of pastoral early help interventions and programmes to support students with specific challenges and needs.

From January 2024, we began a chaplaincy partnership with the Federation of Fairfield and Colneis, bringing chaplaincy support to the many children and young people in their care, and enhancing support for their transition into high school.

Chaplaincy is a varied ministry, with no two days the same. From assemblies and bereavement support, to extra-curricular clubs and reflection spaces, chaplaincy really does enrich and transform the life of a school. We view chaplaincy as a partnership, something done ‘with’ the school.

We’ve grouped our activities and programmes into ‘three threads’ which run throughout our work. These are outlined below- click or tap to find out more on each one.

If you’d like to find out more, get in touch for a conversation, a coffee or a visit!

We aim to nurture and inspire more moments of
Awe & Wonder in school.

“Enabling young people to be inspired and amazed at themselves, each other, the world and God.”

We do this through:

  • Leading high-quality, reflective Assemblies

  • Supporting Trips and Visits

  • Developing the Reflection Room

  • Running Soul Space Club

We aim to nurture and inspire students to seek
Justice & Activism in and beyond school.

“Empowering young people to take action and create a better future.”

We do this through:

  • Supporting Student Voice and Student Parliament

  • Empowering Young People

  • Enabling projects such as Breakfast Club

  • Running the Garden Project

We aim to nurture and inspire people to find
Wholeness & Inclusion in life & education.

“Encouraging young people to become the person they were created to be.”

We do this through:

  • Providing Bereavement Support

  • Supporting the Transition to High School

  • Offering Pastoral Mentoring

  • Facilitating Behavioural Interventions

Great Impact

Our work and support is regularly reviewed with feedback sought from staff and students.

The Garden Project is part of the RHS Campaign for School Gardening, and has reached the highest stage of their awards - Level Five.

Our Bereavement Support is registered with the Childhood Bereavement Network and feedback shows that students report significant improvements in their ability to communicate grief, manage grief and move forwards, following our support.

Our Pastoral Care works in partnership with the school’s safeguarding teams, following school policies.