Nurturing Approaches
Welcome
This site has resources which will support implementing nurturing approaches in schools and Early Years settings across Stirling Council. If you would like support or advice to implement nurturing approaches in your setting, please contact your link Educational Psychologist in the first instance.
Any slides containing videos may require you to click play on the video before you can proceed on to the other slides. In order to edit any of the slides, please open with Google Slides and make a copy.
The materials are now widely accessible on the proviso that the Stirling Council identifiers remain on all material, and Stirling Council is credited when they are used.
CLPL Materials
These materials can be used to facilitate staff CLPL sessions within your establishment.
Family Workshops
These workshops can be used to support family engagement and understanding around nurture.
Lesson Plans
The lesson plans can be used to explore each nurture principle with young people at Early, First & Second Level.
Assemblies
Primary and Secondary Assemblies to support the explanation of Nurture Principles for pupils.
Posters
Posters which explain the Nurture Principles for learners in nursery and school settings.
Professional Learning
Recommended reading, websites, videos and podcasts to support your understanding of Nurture.
E-Learning Modules
Three E-Learning Modules exploring Attachment, Nurture & Transitions, and Managing Stress.
Education Scotland
Applying Nurture as a Whole School Approach.
Sharing Practice
Looking outwards - hints, tips and handy resources shared by colleagues.
Data Gathering Tools
A range of questionnaires and surveys to support capturing data on Nurture and HWB.
Ambassador Material
The material in this section is intended to be used by Stirling Nurture Ambassadors who have been through the Ambassador training pathway. Please speak to your link Educational Psychologist if you would like more information about this.
Acknowledgements & Contact Details
All of the Stirling Council branded material on this page has been created by Lynsey Campbell and Sarah Lamont (Nurture Development Project Leads, Stirling Council 2021-2023). Both Sarah and Lynsey are Principal Teachers in Stirling schools and are contactable via email:
Lynsey: campbelll41s@glow.sch.uk
Sarah: lamonts30s@glow.sch.uk