A Framework to support the Self-evaluation

Applying Nurture as a Whole School Approach

A Framework to support the Self-evaluation of Nurturing Approaches in Schools and Early

Learning and Childcare (ELC) Settings

Acknowledgements

We would like to thank the following local authorities who made a key contribution to the development of this framework:

East Dunbartonshire Glasgow City Council Inverclyde North Ayrshire Renfrewshire South Ayrshire South Lanarkshire Stirling

We would also like to thank Kennedy, H; Landor, M and Todd, E (2011) `Video Interaction Guidance: A relationship-based intervention to promote attunement, empathy and wellbeing', Jessica Kingsley for their contribution to the material contained in this publication.

Contents

1. Rationale

1

2. A nurturing approach and the Scottish education context

2

3. Aims

10

4. Development of the Resource

11

5. A Definition of a nurturing approach

12

6. The Self-evaluation process

15

7. The Self-evaluation Quality Indicators

19

Appendix 1 (a): Whole school Readiness Checklist

62

Appendix 1 (b): Individual Readiness Checklist

64

Appendix 2: Attunement Profile

66

Appendix 3 (a): Observation Profile ? the classroom

73

Appendix 3 (b): Observation Profile ? the playroom

84

Appendix 3 (c): Observation Profile for the school environment

95

Appendix 4 (a): Teacher and Early Years Practitioner Questionnaire

106

Appendix 4 (b): Non-Teaching Staff Questionnaire

115

Appendix 5 (a): Children and Young People Focus Group discussion prompts 126

Appendix 5 (b): Early Years Focus Group discussion prompts

129

Appendix 6: Parent Questionnaire

130

At the heart of nurture is a focus on wellbeing and relationships and a drive to support the growth and development of children and young people...

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