Nurture Class
In St Clare's we are fortunate to have a fully funded Nurture Room. The Sunshine Room is staffed with Mrs Corey and Miss Sheridan both of whom are accredited by Nurture UK. The staff are committed to continuous professional development and to providing a safe and nurturing environment for the pupils in our school. Pupils from P1-7 have access to the wide variety of supportive programmes we offer. We also welcome parents and carers to partake in various activities.
Our ‘Sunshine Room’ was awarded the prestigious Marjorie Boxall Quality Mark Award in November 2016. It is staffed by an accredited teacher and assistant.
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The’ Sunshine Room’ provides a safe, secure environment. It has a kitchen and living area, a work area and a well- resourced play area.
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We aim to provide a ‘Home from Home’ experience, working closely with parents and carers and supported by Outside Agencies.
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As a Nurturing School, we aim to embed a nurturing culture which enhances the teaching and learning for our children, and helps children to learn to behave appropriately, to use their curiosity constructively, to improve their self-esteem and develop confidence, through forming close and trusting relationships with adults.
We address the emotional needs and development as well as academic learning.
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Nurture UK define the six principles of Nurture as:
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Children’s learning is understood developmentally.
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The classroom offers a safe base.
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The importance of nurture for the development of self-esteem.
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Language is a vital means of communication.
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All behaviour is communication.
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The importance of transition in children’s lives
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