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Publication Date: 2016
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A Systemic Evaluation of a Nurture Group in Scotland
Jenny Fraser-Smith; Kirsty Henry
International Journal of Nurture in Education, v2 n1 p37-44 2016
Nurture groups are seen in a variety of school establishments and are considered an effective provision for children with additional social, emotional and behavioural needs. According to an HMIE report (2009) that reviewed the impact of nurture groups in primary schools in Scotland, providing a nurture group environment within a school allows children to integrate more effectively into the mainstream curriculum with reduced or no support in future years. Previous research in this area has considered the benefits and challenges pupils face when a school adopts the nurture group intervention. Embedded within these studies are aspects of school systemic processes that also impact on the success of a nurture group. This study takes a uniquely systemic perspective to evaluate a nurture group in a primary school in Scotland. Furthermore, a systemic evaluation will assist the best course of implementation for schools that may be considering the nurture group intervention. A solution-focused meeting was adopted to gather qualitative data and content analysis revealed 15 categories. Each category was discussed and during this process of analysis four key internal systems emerged: parental involvement, communication, selection process and training. This study highlights a number of systems that need to be in place for both the longevity and effective running of a nurture group.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Teachers, Educational Environment, Well Being, Caring, Helping Relationship, Psychological Needs, Need Gratification, Mainstreaming, Parent Participation, Communication (Thought Transfer), Selection Criteria, Stakeholders, Systems Analysis, School Personnel, Pupil Personnel Workers, Team Training, Change Strategies, Group Dynamics
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Scotland)
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