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Elmvale Primary School

The six principles of nurture

Children’s learning is understood developmentally.
The classroom offers a safe base.
The importance of nurture for the development of self-esteem.
Language is a vital means of communication.
All behaviour is communication.
The importance of transition in children’s lives.

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Turus Room

I understand there are people I can talk to and there are a number of ways in which I can gain access to practical and emotional support to help me and others in a range of circumstances.
Curriculum For Excellence: Health and Wellbeing > Outcomes.
HWB 0-03a/HWB 1-03a/ HWB 2-03a

Elmvale Primary School
712 Hawthorn Street
Glasgow, G22 6ED
0141 558 5238
Glasgow—working towards a nurturing city.
Phone: 0141 558 5238

Parents
Child School

Elmvale Primary a nurturing school within Glasgow a nurturing city.

Why is this happening?
Glasgow City Council is developing through nurturing principles within their educational establishments a way forward to making Glasgow a nurturing city. Learners are supported in developing skills starting in the early years that they will need for learning, life and work.
For some children, being a member of a large class or school can present some difficulties. Research has shown that these children benefit from being part of a smaller group and being involved in varied effective and positive learning experiences.
What do we do?
In Elmvale, we provide uniquely tailored learning experiences to help children on their journey to excellence. We enhance class provision and support individual needs.
The Turus room has elements of both home and classroom environments, Our curriculum features many practical experiences, including educational outings. There is particular emphasis is on the following areas:-
Language development
Learning at own pace
Task completion
Achieving personal targets.

Who is involved?
When and where does it happen?
The children remain a member of their class and there is close liaison between the child’s class teacher and the Turus Room staff. The child will spend part of each day in the Turus Room and return to their own class. The children come into school in their line and leave the school in their class line at the beginning of the morning, playtime, lunchtime and at the end of the day.
The core support group is for children from P1-3. core children attend the Turus Room for a maximum of 4 terms. Support can be for a shorter period of time.
We also have afternoon groups throughout the year when children from P4-7 classes are supported.
The Turus Staff:-
Miss G MacDonald
Miss Davidson and Mrs. McClune.
The core group come to the Turus Room five mornings a week. They are collected from their own class and attend until lunchtime.
Afternoon groups attend over a period of five weeks for two hours each week.
The Turus Staff are also involved in a fabulous food club on a Friday with children from P4-7 at Golden Time.
The Turus Room is situated between the two Primary 1 rooms on the first floor.

Parental Involvement.
As in all areas of the curriculum, parents are involved in the learning experiences of the children.
Parents are invited by the school to come in and discuss possible nurture support for their child and are consulted before the child becomes involved in nurture support. It is up to parents whether their child receives support. Parents are asked to sign permission slips before the child enters theTurus Room.
Parents meet regularly with the Turus staff in both a formal and informal way. Many parents have enjoyed a welcome cup of tea and have been involved in baking sessions with their children and also baking sessions for fund raising events.
Parents are an important part of
Elmvale’s team.
parents
Child school
How do I find out more?
You can speak to the Head Teacher or a member of the Turus staff -
Miss MacDonald, Miss Davidson and Mrs. McClune with regard to nurture support.
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