Information for ParentsIf you are a parent of a child in a nurture group, or there is a nurture group at your child's school, you may have particular questions you would like to ask. Parents want the best for their child and having a child who has difficulties at school can be worrying and upsetting. Many parents have reported on the remarkable changes they have seen in their child during their time in a nurture group and not just at school but also at home. Staff at schools with nurture groups are always very willing to talk to parents and make sure they are regularly informed about their child's progress. Questions parents often ask 'How can I find out about the nurture group in my child's school?' If a school has a nurture group then it is likely to be included in the school brochure and the headteacher or nurture group staff will be pleased to talk to you about the group and how it works. A lot of schools also have a separate brochure about their nurture group and this will contain useful information for parents. Consulting with parents is part of the admission process for placement in a nurture group, as is the continuing reporting on a child's progress. 'Why my child?' Nurture groups were set up over thirty years ago to help children who were having difficulty settling into school and in responding to the new demands of daily life in a classroom with other children. There are many reasons why some children find these things difficult and nurture group staff are always ready to talk about individual children and how to best meet their needs. Having a child excluded from school or recommended for special placement is a great worry for parents. Nurture groups are an effective way of helping children to remain in the mainstream school and to make the best possible progress. 'Does having a child in a nurture group mean I have done something wrong?' A core principle of nurture groups is that they are non-judgemental about children and their difficulties. It is also nurture group practice not to be judgemental about parents but to offer friendship and support, so that co-operation for the good of the child grows. Nurture group staff understand that parents want what is best for their child and by staff and parents working together the best interests of the child are served.
LinksAddisAn information service re. ADD Advisory Centre for EducationFree, independent telephone advice about state education in England & Wales BBC Parenting
HomestartA charity offering support, friendship and[pactical help My Family CareAllows parents to search for and book local holiday clubs and camps online Parent CentreA website developed by the DfES
Parentline PlusNational charity working with parents. Has a free confidential helpline Young MindsThe children's mental health charity
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Information for SchoolsA background to nurture groups and how to get started plus Useful Links
Information for ParentsHelp for parents
Frequently Asked Questions
FundingA critical issue for nurture groups
Government PolicyNGN - influencing and reflecting government policy
OfstedOfsted reports are invariably positive
ResearchMessages from Research
DownloadsIncludes Individual and School membership forms (pdf)
Useful Links
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