Nurture and Wellbeing

Cheswick Green Primary School is currently undertaking the National Nurturing Schools Programme with NurtureUK. 

Some of the things happening at Cheswick Green Primary School: 

• Nurture groups run by school staff and Ordinary Magic to help children to regulate
• Zones of Regulation used throughout the school to develop children's emotional literacy
• Jigsaw PSHE curriculum that focuses on qualities that underpin emotional wellbeing
• Development of nurturing spaces throughout the school such as The Nest and cosy calming areas in classrooms 
• Emotion Coaching used as a way of naming and validating children's feelings, then problem solving how to regulate 

Ways you can work with us to support your child:

• Attend parent meetings and keep us up to date with any changes that could affect their behaviour in school 
• Join us for school events such as coffee mornings and assemblies as out children feel happy and proud when their parents are in school 
• Talk with your child about their feelings 

We nurture children:

• The development of social and emotional skills is at the heart of our curriculum
• We use positive reinforcement and nurturing opportunities to recognise and manage their emotions
• We act on pupil voice through questionnaires, circle time and school council meetings
• Transitions are carefully planned
• Children feel safe and are supported to develop their emotional literacy
• We understand the children learn and develop at different ages and stages and this is reflected in our curriculum and approaches. 

We nurture parents:

• We make visitors feel welcome in our school
• We involve parents in a range of activities such as Booknics and Parent Shares
• We work with parents and carers and other agencies to support the family around the child
• We keep you regularly updated on your child's progress and development
• We involve parents and the community in our plans
• We help to get the right support
• We offer a pantry in our foyer with food and household items. 

We nurture staff:

• Staff are able to access relevant and current training linked to nurture and wellbeing
• Staff feel respected, valued and supported
• Staff are included in decision making and planning
• Staff are actively involved in the National Nurturing Schools Programme.