Attachment-Informed, Trauma Sensitive Approaches

Accreditation Audit

Action Plan

QI 1. The environment within the establishment provides a secure base and safe haven for pupils and staff where individuals are encouraged to grow and develop and given emotional support when needed.

Nursery Kindness Cards

• Our nursery pupils have been exploring the meaning of positive relationships. Our pupils know they have key adults that can offer comfort and reassurance when needed. Our children wanted to show appreciation for all of our adults who help them on a daily basis to say thank you for being there, helping them and showing kindness.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nursery UNCRC- Exploring rights linked to family and friends

• We =greatly value our regular links with parents and carers. Maintaining strong home–school partnerships allows us to share children’s successes, support their needs consistently, and celebrate the relationships they are building both in and out with school. Hearing about friendships, family experiences and achievements beyond the classroom helps us to better understand each child as a whole.

Nursery ‘Family Christmas Party’

• Our Family Christmas Party was a wonderful celebration of togetherness and community. It was heart warming to see children, families and staff coming together in such a relaxed and joyful environment, strengthening the connections that are so important to our nurturing ethos. Events like this go far beyond festive fun, they provide valuable opportunities to build and sustain positive relationships. When families feel welcomed and included, it reinforces children’s sense of security and belonging.

 

 

QI 2. Attachment-Informed, Trauma Sensitive language is used consistently throughout the establishment in verbal and written communication and is reflected in vision and values.

 

QI 3. Pupils and their families are actively encouraged to understand and apply Attachment-Informed, Trauma Sensitive approaches in their interactions.

Nursery Friendships

• Our nursery pupils exploring the meaning of friendship and learning what it means to build positive, caring relationships. Through play, stories, and shared experiences, they are beginning to understand key ideas around kindness, empathy, turn-taking, and how to resolve small conflicts- foundations that are so closely linked to nurture and secure attachment.