Nurture Groups in School: Principles & Practice

Presenting an inside view of nurture groups in action, this book shows how children s skills and concepts develop, and how their self-esteem grows, as well as their disposition to care about others. Essential reading for schools thinking of setting up a nurture group, this book deals with preparation and the issues involved, the organization of the group within the school, and its relationships outside the school. In addition, Marjorie Boxall sets out guiding principles of assessment, selection and monitoring of ... Read More

Presenting an inside view of nurture groups in action, this book shows how children s skills and concepts develop, and how their self-esteem grows, as well as their disposition to care about others. Essential reading for schools thinking of setting up a nurture group, this book deals with preparation and the issues involved, the organization of the group within the school, and its relationships outside the school. In addition, Marjorie Boxall sets out guiding principles of assessment, selection and monitoring of children; as well as practical details of the facilities and equipment needed. This book will be helpful to school managers, SENCOs, educational psychologists and teachers, as well as teachers and therapists working with children with special needs of all kinds. Read Less