The Nurturing Programme
The Nurturing Programme provides simple, effective tools to help adults and children
- understand and manage feelings and behaviour
- improve relationships at home and in school
- improve emotional health and wellbeing
- develop self-confidence and self-esteem; crucial ingredients for effective parenting and learning
Adults are given tips on how to
- build on pre-existing parenting skills
- use positive behaviour management, communication and relationship strategies
- look after their own emotional needs, so they can parent more effectively
The Nurturing Programme is a Universal Programme that
- increases the well-being of all families
- is an effective vehicle for change in vulnerable ones
- uses ideas and products developed specifically for the UK
What the 10-week Nurturing Programme covers
Schools & Early Years Nurturing Programme
For children aged 3-13
10 week Programme repeated termly
Delivered in Circle Time as part of Personal Social Health and Citizenship Education
Nurturing Programme underpins school ethos
Parents Nurturing Programme
For children aged 0-18
10 week Programme
2 Hours once a week
Matches Children’s Topics
What Children and Parents Cover
Family/Classroom Rules
Praise & Criticism
Time out… to calm down
Personal Power, Choices & Consequences
Feelings & What We Do With Them
Anger & How To Deal With It
Kinds of Touch & Nurturing Ourselves
Ages & Stages in Children’s Development
Issues Around Sex – Helping Children Stay Safe
Behaviour to Ignore
Problem-Solving & Negotiation
Continuing the Nurturing Programme Beyond the 10 Weeks
View research and evaluation on the Nurturing Programme
History of the Nurturing Programme
