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In this episode Jordan and Faria @agentsenco discuss Nurture Groups in Mainstream Schools, including how she has effectively run hers, what an average day looks like, how to make it successful.... and so much more.

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Nurture Groups are such a powerful intervention for supporting children’s social, emotional and mental health needs. Research consistently shows positive outcomes for pupils. For example, the Nurture Group Network highlights evidence that pupils in nurture provision show significant improvements in social skills, emotional wellbeing and academic attainment compared to their peers. The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) also recognises nurture-based approaches as effective for improving behaviour and relationships in school. See below specific research reading:

1. Academic Attainment and Progress

• Sloan et al. (2016): Found that pupils attending Nurture Groups made greater progress in reading and maths compared to peers not attending.
• Cooper & Tiknaz (2005): Showed improved engagement and attainment across the curriculum for nurture group pupils.

2. Social and Emotional Development

• Boxall (2002): Highlighted significant improvements in social skills, emotional regulation, and relationships with adults and peers.
• NurtureUK (2020): Reported that 85% of children in Nurture Groups showed improved social, emotional, and behavioural functioning.

3. Behaviour and Exclusion

• Education Endowment Foundation (EEF, 2019): Nurture-based approaches are effective in improving behaviour, reducing exclusions, and supporting reintegration into mainstream classes.
• Cooper & Whitebread (2007): Schools with Nurture Groups reported lower rates of fixed-term exclusions.

4. Long-term Impact

• Sanders (2007): Follow-up studies indicate that improvements in behaviour and emotional wellbeing are sustained over time.

PS: Anybody interested in getting intouch or needing support in setting up nurture groups please share my email: [email protected]