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Take our nurture school checklist

How relational and inclusive is your school? It’s a question many school leaders may be…

Preparing your school for the Inclusive Mainstream Fund in 2026

Boosting inclusion in mainstream schools is a key priority for The Department for Education (DfE),…

Understanding the Inclusive Mainstream Fund (IMF) and what it means for schools

Schools across England are facing increasing pressure to meet a wide range of needs within…

Building community in your classroom

Creating a strong classroom community is essential for fostering a supportive, collaborative, and emotionally nurturing…

Nurture group practice: A strategic lever for school improvement

In today’s schools, the challenge is no longer solely about raising attainment, it is about…

Planning your nurture group (primary and secondary)

In an increasingly complex educational landscape, schools are required to meet not only academic targets…

How relational classrooms improve exam readiness

What is emotional readiness? Dealing with exam anxiety Using the nurture principles Free resource The…

Nurture groups: the original inclusion base

At nurtureuk, we have spent over 50 years championing nurture groups – the UK’s original…

What happens when behaviour sanctions stop working?

Isolation rooms. No play time. Detentions. Suspensions.  Sometimes these behavioural sanctions work. Sometimes they don’t.…