Why Might a Child Attend Nurture?

A child might attend nurture if:

• They have low self esteem
• They find it hard to listen to others or join in
• There is a family illness or break up
• Due to bereavement
• Due to attachment issues
• They find it hard to share and take turns
• They find it hard to settle into class
• They have friendship difficulties - eg: keeping or making friends
• They find it hard to accept losing
• They are quiet, shy, withdrawn or anxious

Children follow a structure and routine that is clear to both staff and children. The group runs on consistency, positive reinforcement and praise. The 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.

If your child attends Nurture, it does not mean they are 'naughty', the sessions are designed to help children manage situations and increase their skills to become more successful learners.

What will the children gain from Nurture?

• Increased confidence
• Raised self esteem
• More able to express their feelings
• To work on curriculum based activities from their classrooms
• To experience and practice the development of positive relationships 

Updated October 2024