Current government guidance surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic states that: “Schools should avoid large gatherings such as assemblies or collective worship with more than one group.” (DfE, 2020)
So, with whole-school assemblies now no longer possible, many schools are having to look for alternative ways to enrich learning experiences for younger pupils in their school – but could the need to think more creatively about what we do with “assembly time” be another “build back better” element of the pandemic?
School assemblies are part of a very long tradition in this country. Assemblies are an integral part of a school’s individual culture, they form part of the fabric that underpins a school’s character and personality, and they allow children, staff and visitors who are a part of each assembly to feel united and part of something bigger than themselves.
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