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Information for Schools

Knowing about the origins of nurture groups and the theory that underpins them is essential in setting up a group. Practice can be illuminated by an understanding of research findings, historical context and the reasons why nurture groups are so effective.

 

 

Links

Behaviour Improvement

Government site about the Behaviour Improvement Programme

http://www.dfes.gov.uk/behaviourimprovement


Behaviour UK

Useful articles on behaviour

http://www.behaviouruk.com


BEST

Behaviour & Education Support Team Website

http://www.dfes.gov.uk/best


Caspari Foundation

Therapeutic work with children in schools

http://www.caspari.org.uk


Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

National website for CAMHS

http://www.camhs.org.uk


Review of Primary Education in England

Website of Primary Review

http://www.primaryreview.org.uk


SEBDA - Social Emotional Behavioural Difficulties Association

For all professionals working with children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties

http://www.sebda.org/


Teachernet

Professional development for teachers

http://www.teachernet.gov.uk


Young Minds

The national charity for children's mental health

http://www.youngminds.org.uk


 

Downloads

A day in a nurture group

Basic information for schools

A day in a nurture group


Naughty by nature

TES article 16 February 2007

An article showing the value and effectiveness of nurture groups


 

Information for Schools

A background to nurture groups and how to get started plus Useful Links
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    Nurture Groups in Secondary Schools

    Nurture work with older children
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Information for Parents

Help for parents
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Funding

A critical issue for nurture groups
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Government Policy

NGN - influencing and reflecting government policy
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Ofsted

Ofsted reports are invariably positive
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Research

Messages from Research
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Downloads

Includes Individual and School membership forms (pdf)
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Useful Links

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