Nurture, or using a nurturing approach is about providing opportunities for children and young people to develop their social and emotional skills and understanding, in order to prepare them for with the foundations that will help them build positive healthy relationships as they grow up. It can help to increase their skills, coping strategies and their overall resilience and well-being. These foundations will provide our young people with the basics to tackle their learning and improve their attainment chances in the long term.
Hillpark embraces Nurture across the whole school. Everyone is aware of and adopts the 6 key principles of Nurture. These principles not only benefit young people most in need, but are principles that, when applied effectively, can support the social and emotional wellbeing of everyone:
1. Children’s learning is understood developmentally.
2. The classroom offers a safe base.
3. The Importance of nurture for the development of well-being.
4. Language is a vital means of communication.
5. All behaviour is communication.
6. The importance of transitions in children’s lives.
Nurture interventions help to model a range of skills for young people including:
· Appropriate interactions and problem-solving approaches
· Social confidence
· Competence
· Resilience
The Hub
At Hillpark we are very fortunate to have a fantastic nurture room called The Hub – used every day. It is a room like no other in the school. It is well resourced, welcoming and homely to allow young people feel relaxed and at ease.
