Nurture Hub
Welcome
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The Nurture group is part of the school’s inclusion and PSHE (Personal, social and health education) provision. The purpose is to offer children different opportunities to re-visit early learning skills and promote and support their social and emotional development. There is much research evidence that children’s learning is most effective when they have a sense of emotional well-being, good self-esteem and a feeling of belonging to their school community. The Den provides children with this opportunity and so helps develop their maturity and resilience. The Den is a place of learning.
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The Nurture Group principles:
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Children’s learning is understood developmentally.
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The room offers a safe base.
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All behaviour is communication.
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The importance of transition in children’s lives.
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The Nurture room has an adult / child ratio of 1:4 and provides lots ofopportunities for speaking and listening activities.
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Builds a child’s self-esteem and confidence.
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Builds skills for classroom learning.
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Has daily crafts, activities, games, a snack and more. ï‚· Language is a vital means of communication.
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Before children attend Nurture provision, parents are informed by letter and requested to sign a permission slip.
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Which children attend Nurture group?
Children may attend Nurture group for specific reasons, for example:
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Friendship difficulties, keeping/making friends.
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Quiet, shy, withdrawn.
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Find it hard to listen to others or join in.
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Disruptive towards others.
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Find it hard to share, take turns or to accept losing a game.
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Find it difficult to settle in class.
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Low self-esteem and confidence.
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Poor relationships with adults or peers in school.
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