Step

03/06/2026

We kicked off our summer season of Step Up days with the Year 6 pupils at St Albans and St Stephen’s School this week. It was a really lovely day, the students were engaged and interested and it was great chatting with them about their hopes and fears for when they start secondary school.

The school was very welcoming and we enjoyed a delicious school lunch and even took a peep at their temporary swimming pool they have installed in the car park!!!!

Thank you to Chris, Helena, Geoff, John, Manjit, Claire and our work experience student for all their hard work today! Super stars the lot of you 🌟!
Amy ☺️

01/06/2026

Check out our fab latest news written by our work experience student who was with us just before half term 🎉🎉

Last week I had the opportunity to complete my work experience with Step, where I took part in a wide range of activities and projects. Throughout the week I was made to feel incredibly welcome and was given a great insight into what it is like to work as part of the Step team.The main project I wor...

21/05/2026

Geoff and I had a great time visiting Ashley Church, to let them know about our "Love Your Enemy" campaign. Geoff explored the story of Joseph and helped us ponder how Joseph was able to forgive his brothers for the harm they caused him. We then broke into small groups and discussed the day to day challenges of loving our enemies, which led to some very vulnerable and open conversations. The service closed with a time of personal reflection, where members were encouraged to write the initials of someone they had a challenging relationship with on a piece of paper and bring it to the cross. Thank you Ashley Church for welcoming us and joining in so beautifully. We are so grateful for the prayers, provision and volunteers you bless us with.
Amy 🙂

19/05/2026

We had a brilliant Year 9 Step Day with Nicholas Breakspear exploring the theme of Justice 🔥

Our hope for the day was simple — that students would leave with a real fire in their belly to stand up and positively act when they see injustice around them.

Throughout the day, students rotated around workshops exploring Fairtrade, prejudice, and the experiences of refugees, alongside a Justice reflective mat which helped cement the learning and create space for deeper reflection.

Our day started with great games led by our fantastic Townsend work experience student 👏, and the day finished with thoughtful reflections from Father Fidelis.

A powerful day full of challenge, compassion, and hope.

18/05/2026

Check out Jez's fab latest news 🎉🎉

Last week I had the fun of bringing the Space Mats into Katherine Warington School for the first time as a part of their Diversity Week. I had been asked to run an activity representing Christianity, and it felt like this would be an exciting space to offer a glimpse into various world and societal....

12/05/2026

Check out Chris' fab latest news 🎉🎉

We recently had the privilege of spending two fantastic days with the Year 10 students at Nicholas Breakspear, with around 90 students taking part each day. What unfolded was a rich mix of fun, honesty, and some genuinely meaningful conversations. Throughout the days, students engaged in a range of....

08/05/2026

We had two brilliant days with the Year 10s at Nicholas Breakspear 🙌

From getting creative with pottery, to diving into our Life Auction (where students bid on what mattered most to them… before discovering just how valuable they are to God), it was full of energy, reflection, and some powerful moments.

There was loads of connection through games, and students also got a great taster of the upcoming Haven Hope course happening in school soon.

A huge thank you to our incredible volunteers who made the days run so smoothly, and to three fantastic Loreto girls 🌟 on work experience who stepped up and led key parts of the programme so brilliantly 👏

Two days full of fun, depth, and impact. 🥳

07/05/2026

Check out Amy's fab latest news about the recent ALPS conference we helped to facilitate 🎉🎉

I wonder what the words 'escaping reality' mean to you - lying on the beach on a tropical island? Maybe hiking or rafting in the mountains, admiring stunning views? Perhaps reading a book with a cuppa? Or maybe something completely different?This was the theme that a group of Year 12 students explor...

06/05/2026

We had a fantastic day with Year 8 from Loreto at our iMatter retreat day.

We started with some high energy games and snacks which were super fun.🤩

The students then engaged brilliantly with four different sessions: our iMatter mat, an interactive workshop about body image called “Fearfully and wonderfully”, “ Life is a journey” where they made bracelets and Helena’s new session called “I am loved.” 🥰

At the end of the day we gathered in the chapel and they heard the beautiful message that they are of great worth to God because of who they are and because of what Jesus has done for them on the cross, before being gifted an iMatter journal to take home .

Thank you to all the team for helping make the day so successful, and to God who opened doors for some fantastic conversations.
Amy ☺️

20/04/2026

Check out Geoff's fab latest news about his recent Love Your Enemy reflections 🎉🎉

You may be aware that this year, we have a fundraising campaign this year called ‘Love Your Enemy for Step’. The premise is to be sponsored to wear your rival’s football shirt for a day. It has so far raised over £6,000 and captured the imagination of so many people. It has also sparked numer...