Welcome to the Step Website. Step is a group of volunteer Christian schools workers who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people through work in schools in the St Albans and Harpenden areas.

The volunteers are from local churches keen to be involved in the holistic education of teenagers and specifically blowing the dust off Christianity. Step specialises in training teenagers as leaders.

To find out more click on who is Step above or speak to one of our members at the churches or if you'd like to get involved with Step, click on one of the buttons below.

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Step seeks to present a relevant example of Christianity to young people in schools. Through this example we hope to demonstrate a lively form of Christianity that affects all aspects of our lives.

Step achieves its vision by involving local churches in schools. Step provides opportunities for Christian young people to talk about and demonstrate their faith through engagement in social action, community work, projects and school missions. In so doing, formal education is reinforced by providing excellent informal educational opportunities.

Training Material

Hi team, log into the private area to view the new training material. Enjoy

Check out what teachers think about Step

Visit our video wall and find out what a few teachers think Step has to contribute to the schools.

Check out the clips on the Young Peoples page

Recently we have been using these clips in schools and people have been asking about them. Take a look for yourself.

Older news articles

Townsend Diocesan Church Schools inspection report - April 2008
"A major positive factor in the success of worship in the schools is the involvement of a group of Christian youth workers, Step, who regularly contribute to worship, to RE and the Christian Union activities"

Townsend Diocesan Church Schools inspection report - April 2008
"The best teaching during the inspection was seen in the examination groups where the expertise of specialist staff had the greatest impact on learning. The subject benefits from the support of the Step team of Christian youth workers"

Watford Grammar School for Boys - Mrs Carlton
"Thank you to Step for the excellent lessons you have done at Watford Grammar this week. I hope we will be able to do the same thing again next year."

Urban Saints
"Step is a well-run charity that delivers a great service to secondary schools in the Harpenden and St Albans area"

Rev Tony Hurle - St Paul's
"As always your work is inspiring and strategic"

Rev Dawn Brown - Markyate Baptist
"Creates connections with credible Christians with a presence that bridges the gap between church and school"

Step is a registered charity funded and managed by local churches. Each year we approach other agencies, individuals and trusts to raise enough money to cover our operational costs. Schools are very welcome to contribute or invest in Step or individual workers.

Schools Involved and our material

Step works in a wide variety of local secondary schools including mainstream schools, church schools and special schools (both EBD and MLD). We are asked to work outside St Albans and Harpenden, but aim to focus on our local area. Our material is widely used across England but is custom-written to requests from teachers in St Albans and Harpenden schools.