Learning is understood developmentally
- Our Lady of Peace Primary School and ELCC were awarded their Gold level RNRA accreditation in June 2024. Their submission for this level centred around the work they did on the nurture principle ‘Learning is understood developmentally’. This was an excellent example of a child and community centred nurturing approach developed and implemented with sustainability in mind. Their action plan can be found here: RNRA Action Plan OLOP 23-24
- A video of the children from Our Lady of Peace Primary’s ‘Friendship Makers’ group can be found here.
- Videos of the P5 & 6 children who worked with a member of the community (community representative on the school’s RNRA core group) to develop the school’s food pantry can be found here and here.
- Here is a summary of some of the impact statements evidenced by the school’s RNRA Gold submission:
Renfrewshire’s Nurture Conference 2024
The RNRA Steering Group hosted our second Nurture Conference on 17th May 2024. The focus for this year’s conference was to gain insight into and share good practice for supporting children and young people with distressed behaviour in a nurturing context. This event was attended by almost 200 delegates from across Renfrewshire Council, Renfrewshire’s Health and Social Care Partnership and representatives from a number of other local authorities.
- Presentations from the conference can be accessed here:
- Keynote: Dr Vicky Baker, Lecturer in Gender-based Violence, Manchester Metropolitan University
- NVR in Renfrewshire: Fiona Williams, Depute Principal Psychologist
- VERP in Foxlea ELCC: Ashleigh Carson, Caitlin Gibson, Emma McClure & Catherine O’Brien-Temple
- NVR in Todholm: Aileen Cochrane & Claire Hall
- NVR in Woodlands: Jennifer Gibney & Donna Watt
- NVR in Linwood HS: Linda Shaw & Laura McKee
Renfrewshire’s Nurture Conference 2023
On 19th May 2023, the RNRA Steering Group hosted our first Nurture Conference, celebrating and sharing the excellent nurturing relationships practice within our establishments. This event was attended by almost 200 delegates from across Renfrewshire Council and Renfrewshire’s Health and Social Care Partnership.
- Presentations from the conference can be accessed here:
- Pupil Voice Presentation (Tracy Burke & Phoebe Greene)
- Renfrew High School
- development and impact of RNRA (Charlotte Murray & Sandra Menary)
- Glencoats Primary School: Supporting Inclusion; Our RNRA journey
- Linwood High
- Videos included in the conference are linked below:
- Good Practice in Our Establishments (Glenburn ELCC, Glendee ELCC & Flexible Learning Resources)
- Barsail Primary – Relationships Policy & Effective use of Safe Spaces
RNRA through the COVID-19 pandemic
- Michelle Goodwin from Hillview ELCC tells us how their approach to RNRA adapted to meet the needs of the children, families and staff as they changed with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
All Behaviour is Communication
- Jennifer Gibney, Principal Teacher Barsail Primary, talks about implementing the nurture principle ‘all behaviour is communication’.
- Barsail Primary have also produced this great video which explores their relationships policy:
Transitions are Important in Young People’s Lives
- Lynsey O’Neill, Principal Teacher Renfrew High School, talks about implementing the nurture principle ‘transitions are important in young people’s lives’ (video in 3 parts).
Language is a Vital means of Communication
- Victoria (acting senior) from Glendee ElCC, talks about how they have implemented the nurture principle ‘language is a vital means of communication’
- Jillian McPherson, Depute Head from Houtson Primary, tells us about some of the changes they have implemented through a number of nurture principles including ‘Language is a vital means of communication’.
