Prayer Points
ACT Prayer Points
Week Commencing 1st March
“A father to the fatherless… God sets the lonely in families.” (Psalm 68:4–6 NIV)
1. SEND “Experts at Hand” Service
The government is calling for experienced SEND professionals to return to classrooms under the new £1.8bn “experts at hand” initiative, with a promise to prioritise direct intervention over paperwork.
Please pray:
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That experienced SEND staff would return — and current staff would be strengthened to remain.
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That administrative burdens would genuinely reduce, freeing professionals to support children directly.
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That SEND pupils would feel valued, included and deeply loved, knowing they are made in God’s image.
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For parents of SEND children — that they would not grow weary but know God’s sustaining grace.
2. Rising Numbers of Young People Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET)
Almost one million 16–24 year-olds in the UK are now classified as NEET (12.8%), with rising concerns around mental health, long-term sickness and disengagement.
Please pray:
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For young people who feel stuck, isolated or without direction — that they would find hope, purpose and opportunity.
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For those struggling with mental health or neurodivergence — that they would receive the right support.
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For schools, colleges and churches — that they would help young people transition well into adulthood.
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For wise policy decisions that genuinely open doors rather than entrench dependency.