Nurture at St Boswells Primary
At St Boswells Primary School, Nurture is at the heart of our approach to Inclusion and Wellbeing. We strive to promote an inclusive, respectful and caring environment. A nurturing approach recognises that positive relationships are central to both learning and wellbeing.
A key aspect of a nurturing approach is the understanding of attachment theory and how early experiences can have a significant impact on development. All School staff have a role to play in establishing the positive relationships that are required to promote healthy social and emotional development and that these relationships should be reliable, predictable and consistent where possible. A nurturing approach has a key focus on the school environment and emphasises the balance between care and challenge which incorporates attunement, warmth and connection alongside structure, high expectations and a focus on achievement and attainment. It is based on the understanding of 6 nurturing principles which have been adapted and outlined below:
The 6 Principles of Nurture
1. Children’s learning is understood developmentally (NP 1)
2. The environment offers a safe base (NP 2)
3. The importance of nurture for the development of wellbeing (NP 3)
4. Language is a vital means of communication (NP 4)
5. All behaviour is communication (NP 5)
6. Transitions are important in children’s and young people’s lives (NP 6)
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