Nurture Room Primary School
My teaching colleagues have seen an increased love of school, confidence, attainment and self-esteem. They talk of pupils' excitement and desire to work in the nurture room. In addition, several parents have approached me asking whether their child might benefit from nurture provision, such is the need for this kind of support.
Our Nurture room is designed to be a bridge between home and school; a place where children can feel safe and secure and therefore develop their individual needs further. We worked with Allendale Primary School in Northumberland to create a calming, safe, nurture room. Here's why Alison decided to work with us to transform her nurture room.
These easy craft ideas will not only help to decorate a room in your school, but also allow children and young people to contribute to their nurture group, giving them a sense of ownership and pride. In this blog post, we'll guide you through five fun and creative craft ideas for children to complete in nurture groups, and transform the nurture room into a cosy, welcoming space. But first.
The Nurture Room offers our pupils the opportunity to experience early nurture experiences, giving them the skills to do well at school, to make friends and to deal more confidently and calmly with the demands of school life. Pupils access support in the Nurture Room for between one and four school terms. Nurture support is not limited to the nurture room- All Saints Primary School is making great progress towards embedding the six Nurture Principles and practice at a whole school level, providing appropriate support for all pupils attending the school.
The Principles of Nurture: Children's learning is understood developmentally. The nurture room offers a safe base - there is structure which is predictable, adults who are reliable and firm and can set boundaries without being punitive. Children see two adults working together and supporting each other.
This provides security and reassurance. Nurture Room What is the nurture room? Our nurture groups are a school. The Nurture Nest The Nurture Nest is a small sensory room that is available for all children during the day who need additional support with their emotional and mental health.
The Nurture Nest benefits: Sensory Stimulation: The Nest provides children with opportunities for sensory exploration and stimulation, helping them to regulate their sensory experiences and improve their ability to focus. The Nurture Room On 6th November last year, following a whirlwind of preparations the previous few weeks, the Nurture Room at St Mary's Primary School was ready to welcome its first children. The room is designed to be bright, cosy and not like a classroom.
A bridge between school and home.