Introduction
SHS Nurture room and programme was set up in September 2023-and is known as Turas. This translates to ‘journey’ and students who attend follows a Turas programme.
Turas is a Boxall Nurture Group and is part of the whole school approach to inclusion to provide support for pupils with Social and Emotional needs.
It is a flexible, 6 week programme as a planned intervention which is responsive to the needs of the pupils.
Purpose and Aims of the Nurture Group
To provide a safe and secure small class setting where students can learn from the Nurture teacher trained in the principles of Nurture.
To help students learn to behave appropriately, with given routines and to use their curiosity constructively, improve self-esteem and develop confidence through trusting relationships with adults and their peers.
To work in partnership with class teachers and parents to enable consistency of approach both at home and at school.
The six Nurture Group principles underpin the Turas Group practice.
- Children’s learning is understood developmentally
- The classroom offers a safe base
- The importance of nurture for the development of self-esteem.
- Language as a vital means of communication.
- All behaviour is communication.
- The importance of transition in children’s lives.
Referrals
Referrals are made by any staff member to (SST) Student support team
All referrals are discussed with the SST and the Turas Group team.