At a time when many churches face diminished congregations, interest in a spiritual dimension to life has strengthened in recent years. As the moral doctrines set down by organised religion appear to have less impact on people, many are struggling to find new meanings and guidance to ways in which they can conduct their lives.
Despite this, there have been very few studies of young children's spiritual development, few insights as to what it comprises and little guidance on how it should be fostered. Although there is a reference to spiritual development in the section on health and well-being in the Early Years Foundation Stage, there is no guidance about how to promote it.
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