Nurture Provision - The Sphere

The Nurture Provision which is known as “The Sphere” aims to provide support for pupils primarily from S1 to S3 in the following ways –

• Facilitate and lead the learning of groups of pupils who experience a range of needs and challenges (primarily social, emotional and behavioural)
• Play a lead role in the development of the nurture group, and whole school nurture, in accordance with the nurture principles to ensure that barriers to learning are reduced.
• Work positively in partnership with parents/carers and external agencies as appropriate to support young people’s social, emotional and behavioural challenges
• Provide support for a named group of children through a carefully structured timetable
• Establish secure and trusting relationships with pupils to facilitate their learning and development
• Plan and deliver engaging and motivating experiences relevant to the nurture principles (children’s learning is understood developmentally; the classroom offers a safe base; nurture is important for the development of self-esteem; languages is a vital means of communication; all behaviour is communication; transitions are significant in the lives of children).
• Contribute to the professional development of colleagues through coaching and mentoring, demonstrating effective practice and providing advice and feedback.

Nurture Nonnegotiables - classroom poster

Nurture - Parental Information Letter (Sept 2022)