Knowing and understanding the needs of our pupils’ is at the heart of all that we do at Compass.
Our ‘Nurture provision’ forms part of our Academy’s commitment to support children with a range of complex needs including; social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties and/or Communication and Interaction difficulties.
Pupils identified to access the Academy’s Nurture provision are carefully selected by the Academy’s leadership team, in addition to communications with the ‘Nurture team’.
Nurture principles
The Nurture principles are based around the 6 core principles of Nurture, attachment theory and utilises a
trauma-informed approach:
- All behaviour is a form of communication
- Transitions are significant in the lives of our children
- Language is understood as a vital means of communication
- Nurture is important for the emotional development of our pupils
- The classroom offers a safe environment to ensure that each child thrives
- Children’s learning is understood developmentally
