Inclusive and Nurturing Schools Programme

School kids sit on a bench chatting to each other calmly.

The importance of mindfulness for children in schools

5 June 2025

Mindfulness for children is an excellent way to confront school anxiety, trauma, or stress, and…

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Two teachers are in a classroom or nurture room. They are addressing the class and smiling.

Why you should become a nurture group trained practitioner

27 May 2025

There are numerous books, research journals, and media about nurture group practices, and many schools…

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A young pupil is pictured in a school playground. She appears to be happily preoccupied with an activity; a teacher looks on in the background, supervising. The playground is colourful and welcoming and could be a nurture intervention for the child.

How I created a nurturing playground in my infant school

21 May 2025

I was introduced to nurture groups in the early 2000s in an article in a…

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A teacher crouches down by a desk, using his hands to explain something - we assume to a pupil off screen. He looks kind and understanding, promoting safety in school.

Helping children and young people to feel safe in school

12 May 2025

Skip to our free lesson plan! 1 in 10 pupils have missed school because they…

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Young school aged boy looking at a laptop computer disinterested in remote learning virtual school class during COVID-19 quarantine.

Navigating the move to “big” school: Transition from Primary to Secondary School

21 April 2025

As a mother of three, all of whom have now made the transition from primary…

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Netflix’s Adolescence and the Six Principles of Nurture

11 April 2025

Adolescence is everywhere. The new Netflix series has sparked a much-needed national conversation around misogyny,…

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A teacher in a nurture room is painting on the wall. She is likely using it as an aid to teach the Six Principles of Nurture in the classroom to children.

The Princi-PALS: Introducing the Six Principles of Nurture to children

10 April 2025

Download free resource From Deepi Dhaliwal | Deputy Headteacher at Lorne Street Primary School in…

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NEW DATA: Severe school absences are linked to rising unemployment in young people

2 April 2025

Recent data from the Department of Education (DfE) reveals that a staggering 1.49 million pupils…

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Little girl in colourful school room - or nurture room - full of crafts. She is looking at the camera and holding a tiara on her head.

The Lost Einsteins: Why nurture in education is the key to unlocking human potential

27 March 2025

Arti Sharma Chief Executive Officer | nurtureuk Arti is a seasoned leader with a career…

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