Nurture at St John's

The school have been following with Nurture UK programme. We would like our school to be recognised for providing pupils with a higher level of nurturing support, and we hope to apply for The National Nurturing School Award, which is assessed and awarded by nurtureuk against the NNSP Standards.

This award from nurtureuk demonstrates that we have achieved our standards and are able to support your children in school to achieve their full potential.

What is Nurture UK?

Nurtureuk is dedicated to improving the life chances of every child and young person by promoting nurture across the whole education system and beyond.

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. 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.

St John's 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 support helps to model a range of skills for young people including:

· Appropriate interactions and problem-solving approaches

· Social confidence

· Competence

· Resilience