Dates:

18 November 2026, 9am-3pm (Inspire, Tweedbank)

or

24 March 2027, 9am-3pm (Inspire, Tweedbank)

 

This course will cover:

• the development of nurturing approaches
• attachment theory
• the 6 nurture principles
• the impact of trauma and adversity on brain development
• creating a nurturing environment
• setting up a targeted nurture group provision.

 

Aims of the course

• Develop understanding of how to take forward a whole school nurturing approach
• Gain knowledge on the theories which underpin a nurturing approach
• Learn about how the use of a nurturing approach can reduce the impact of adverse childhood experience
• Use understanding to put the nurturing principles into practice
• Reflect on their own current practice and share good practice with colleagues
• Develop strategies to use in an establishment to support children and young people using a nurturing approach
• Learn how to work within a nurture group

Target Audience:

Staff looking to set up a targeted nurture group, or with an interest in whole school nurturing approaches.

 

Bookings can be made via Business World.