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This report presents findings from an action-based investigation into faith support and chaplaincy in further education (FE) colleges and schools. The research findings are presented using three case studies. The first case study examines the first six months of setting up a faith support team at Oxford and Cherwell Valley College (OCVC). There are useful lessons to learn and practical suggestions for other FE colleges embarking on setting up a multi-faith team. The second case study demonstrates the importance of leadership in a faith school; how the strength of leadership permeates throughout the school and through its pupils; the impact of leadership on chaplaincy arrangements and outcomes. The third case study demonstrates arrangements for faith support in a college in the North West, a college in some ways similar to OCVC. Again the commitment of senior leadership is paramount to the success of the work around values, beliefs and faiths. Integrated into the research findings are leader, pupil, student and chaplain voices including a wider range of schools and colleges. A concern is highlighted for school leavers and how they could find a vacuum around faith support in some FE colleges. The report concludes by summarising the positive impact faith support can have in a college. A set of recommendations is provided for colleges about to embark on setting up a multi-faith support team at the end of the report.