Putting relationships at the heart of everything we do and promoting children's wellbeing, participation and enjoyment of learning through nurturing approaches.

Joined October 2020
Couldn't have put it better @DrMarieJHill 😁
Working with children and young people is a privilege. Never forget that. They will never forget you and each act of kindness you do. Be the ripple. Be the wave. Emotionally regulate before you educate.
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Two-thirds of children in Scotland have experienced trauma before the age of eight. How do we introduce trauma-informed practice into everything we do? chscotland.gov.uk/about-us/l…📰
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You don’t need to be a therapist - but you can be part of a therapeutic web of relationships in the child’s life. We shouldn’t underestimate the power of being someone who is accepting, empathetic, patient, kind, reliable, calm, curious, and fun. – at Castlereagh, Northern Ireland
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Our parent group have came up with lots of examples, even just being able to drink a warm cup of coffee ☕️ #northayrshirebuildingonpositiverelationships
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Had lots of fun at spy headquarters today! @BridgetPrimary 🕵️‍♀️👀 Great ideas for increased engagement and focused learning. #nacnurture
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Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍 And it’s time for action. Take that first step to getting help. Or share this post and help us reach someone who really needs to see it 💙
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There are many things that children can do at #school to overcome negative emotions so that they can feel happier and more focused. 😀 WholeHearted School Counseling has created this infographic that includes 50 self-regulation tools that children can use at school. 💭✨
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Fantastic discussions identifying good practice already in place throughout the establishment and many thanks for the cuppa and cake 😊 @stpeterspsna @nac_eps
Thank you to Sue @nac_eps and Stacey @NaNurturing for delivering professional learning on Trauma Informed Practice to all staff @stpeterspsna It was great to share and discuss all the things we do @stpeterspsna to support our children.
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Enjoying the second session on our Nurture Bricks intervention @NAC_Education @nac_eps #alwayslearning #buildingbetterfutures
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Enjoying the second session on our Nurture Bricks intervention @NAC_Education @nac_eps #alwayslearning #buildingbetterfutures
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Putting Microsoft Educator training to good use. Instead of multiple teams for nurture staff we have moved to one team with different channels 💻@RosJLee #lifegotsomucheasier #microsofteducator #nurture @NAC_Education @HealthNac
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We've updated our @BDPerry Three R's resource! Download for free here: beaconhouse.org.uk/wp-conten…
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The Invisible String is a lovely story about enduring connections. There are several narrated versions of the story on YouTube: youtu.be/2rZNTFf35Aw?feature… – at Castlereagh, Northern Ireland
A lovely book about transitional objects, The Invisible String by Patrice Karst is a beautiful book to read with children about the unbreakable connection between loved ones... ow.ly/YxUt50PCvy0 #ReturntoSchool #TraumaInformedSchools #TISUK #ChildMentalHealth
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Introducing our lovely Garnock Community Campus nurture staff 💖 We’re lucky to have you both in the team! #nurture #teamwork @NAC_Education @nac_eps @HealthNac
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Five new videos from our partners @ThinkTV TY for the opportunity. Insights for Educators: Supporting Mental Wellness with Bruce D. Perry, ... youtube.com/playlist?list=PL… via @YouTube
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Playworks has a great game library with hundreds of ideas for games to do with groups of kids; you can filter by group size, space, equipment, age and skill- there's something for everyone. A brilliant resource for anyone working with kids… ow.ly/X3Vf50P3Zmg #Play #TISUK
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A wee reminder that information about and an invite to the Safer Schools App launch on 11th September in Saltcoats Town Hall has been sent to Head Teachers. There are three different sessions you can sign up for depending on your role in school.
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Such a buzz at our first nurture meeting of the new term! Over 60 practitioners reflecting on feedback from last year and planning together for the best year yet!! #dedicated #welcomeback #nurture @NAC_Education We even had a group with new T-shirts 💖#weallwantmatchingtshirts
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🌈🚀🏗️Here is our back to school STEM & LfS update. 🩻📡🌋 Look out for.... A FREE Outdoor Learning residential for NAC staff, Climate Action for P6s and LOTS of CLPL opportunities. sway.office.com/0J6n1wkRHKas… @CassellsAngela @NAC_Education @EdScotSciences @RaiseScotland
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