Nurture UK

The National Nurturing Schools Programme has been commissioned by Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council as part of their 'Delivering Better Value in SEND' initiative. The aim of the programme is to improve whole-school approaches to social, emotional, and mental health needs, with a specific focus on improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.
Triple Crown Centre is now one year into this 18-month programme, and we are working towards becoming a Nurture Accredited School.

What is Nurture?

Nurture is a well-established approach to supporting children and young people that helps them develop vital social skills, confidence, and self-esteem, enabling them to become ready to learn. Research shows that a nurturing approach promotes positive relationships, which are central to both learning and wellbeing.

The approach is built on high-quality teaching and is most effective when used as a whole-school approach. By embedding nurture within our ethos, we help pupils develop the social skills they need to thrive, along with the confidence and resilience to cope with challenges both in school and beyond.

What are the Principles of Nurture?

How we promote the 6 Principles of Nurture at the Triple Crown Centre

At the Triple Crown Centre, we promote the six principles of nurture by providing a safe, supportive, and structured environment where all students feel valued and ready to learn.

We promote emotional wellbeing through the Zones of Regulation, a growth mindset approach, and an enrichment timetable that supports relationship building, teamwork, and personal development. We also provide a wellbeing room where students can go when they feel dysregulated and need a calm, safe space before returning to learning. Students are also able to access support from our school counsellor and therapy dogs to help with emotional regulation, confidence, and wellbeing.

Positive relationships are central to our approach. Staff work closely with students, parents, and carers to provide support with social skills, friendships, anxiety, and wellbeing, and we work with external agencies where needed.

We recognise that the language we use matters, that behaviour is a form of communication, and that students learn in different ways and at different rates. Teaching is adapted to meet individual needs, and transitions are carefully supported to help students feel confident and secure.

The six principles of nurture are reinforced through daily practice, pastoral support, and whole-school activities, helping students develop the confidence, resilience, and social skills they need to succeed.

For more information around Nurture, you can access their website using the link https://www.nurtureuk.org/