Pastoral Care

 

Nurture Group at Newton Westpark

What is the purpose of a Nurture Group?

Our Nurture Group is a small class of pupils. The Nurture Group continues the ethos of an already nurturing environment within Newton Westpark and provides inclusion for all children promoting Personal, Social & Health Education.

Children are supported to improve their emotional well-being, self-esteem and have a sense of belonging to the school community.

We provide a structured routine with clear boundaries so the children feel safe and secure.

 

We have Nurture groups throughout the day.

 

 

We follow the six principles of the Nurture Network.

 

The Nurture Group Principles:

1. Children’s learning is understood developmentally (stage not age)

2. The classroom/school offers a safe base

3. Nurture is important for the development of self-esteem

4. Language is understood as a vital means of communication

5. All behaviour is communication

6. Transitions are significant in the lives of children

 

Reasons children might attend a Nurture Group

• Low self-esteem

• They find it hard to listen to others or join in

• Family illness or break up

• Bereavement

• They find it hard to share and take turns

• They find it hard to settle into class

• Friendship difficulties - keeping/making friends

• They find it hard to accept losing a game

• They may be quiet, shy and withdrawn

A teacher might identify a child with any of the above needs. A discussion would then take place with the Headteacher, SENCO and Nurture staff. A Boxall Profile will be completed to identify possible areas of which a child might need support.

 

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