Nurture Groups in Schools
Principles and Practice
2nd Edition
Published on 30. May 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-84920-419-4 (ISBN)
Description
Unique in its field, the second edition of this respected book continues to underpin teaching in a positive, structured, and proactive manner. Sylvia Lucas revises and expands on the original work of Marjorie Boxall. It includes:
- A new chapter on nurture groups and pedagogy, child development theories and brain research.
- Updated examples such as the Every Child Matters agenda, an inclusive curriculum and schools' responses, 'and a practitioner's physical contact with the child
- A Case study from an international Nurture Group
Written in an accessible style this book will be useful to school managers, SENCOs, educational psychologists and teachers and therapists in specialist settings.
Marjorie Boxall originated the concept of nurture groups and was a founding member of the Nurture Group Network. The NGN runs accredited courses at Cambridge University, Leicester University and London University.
Sylvia Lucas is a founding member of the Nurture Group Network and now coordinates the work of the University CPD Group. She undertakes a range of consultancy in primary practice and school leadership both in the UK and abroad.
- A new chapter on nurture groups and pedagogy, child development theories and brain research.
- Updated examples such as the Every Child Matters agenda, an inclusive curriculum and schools' responses, 'and a practitioner's physical contact with the child
- A Case study from an international Nurture Group
Written in an accessible style this book will be useful to school managers, SENCOs, educational psychologists and teachers and therapists in specialist settings.
Marjorie Boxall originated the concept of nurture groups and was a founding member of the Nurture Group Network. The NGN runs accredited courses at Cambridge University, Leicester University and London University.
Sylvia Lucas is a founding member of the Nurture Group Network and now coordinates the work of the University CPD Group. She undertakes a range of consultancy in primary practice and school leadership both in the UK and abroad.
Reviews / Votes
'The use of Nurture Groups is central to an intelligent and effective behaviour strategy. Where they have been used in schools the results have been very encouraging and in my recent behaviour review for the Secretary of State I was keen to support their further development. Children learn how to behave and bad habits are rarely fixed. It is the responsibility of us all to do our best to help our children acquire the skills and attitudes that will enable them to become happy members of society. Inevitably problems will arise. When they do, effective early intervention is essential. This book should be read by all those who work with children and who believe in their potential for success' - Sir Alan SteerAuthor of Learning Behaviour - Lessons Learned, D.C.S.F. Behaviour Adviser
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
448 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84920-419-4 (9781849204194)
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Marjorie Boxall originated nurture groups and is a founder member of the Nurture Group Network, which runs accredited courses in Cambridge, Leicester and London universities. She is the author, with Marion Bennathan, of Effective Intervention in Primary Schools and The Boxall Profile: Handbook for Teachers.
Content
Preface to the Second Edition - Tony Cline
PART ONE: INTRODUCTION TO NURTURE GROUPS
Overview
School Expectations
Children's Difficulties: Their Nature and Origin
The Basis of Nurture Work: The Teacher's Primary Task
Earliest Learning: A Summary Chart
Growth, Not Pathology: The Central Tenet
The Classic Nurture Group and Some Variants
40 Years on: New Research and Nurture Groups
The Context
Pedagogy
Developmental Psychology
Developments in Neuroscience
Intuition
The Nurture Group Network
PART TWO: NURTURE GROUPS IN ACTION
The Organization of Experience
The Boxall Profile
Attachment and Support
Structuring the Way Ahead
Experiencing Achievement
The Internalization of Controls
Structure and Organization
Learning Behaviour: General Guidelines
Disruptive Behaviour: Nature and Management
Temper Tantrums
Fights
Earliest Learning Experiences
Earliest Needs and Interests: The Nurture Curriculum
Play
Food
Becoming Independent Learners
An Inclusive Curriculum
The National Curriculum
Growth Towards Personal and Social Autonomy
PART THREE: SETTING UP A NURTURE GROUP
School and Community Cohesion
Gaining Informed Support
The Nurture Group's Professional Profile
Responsibilities and Relationships
Relationships beyond the School
Positive Attitudes and Ethos: A Rewarding Experience
School Improvement: Planning for a Nurture Group
The Appropriate Model
Preparing an Action Plan
The Nurture Group Room
Organizing and Equipping the Room
Assessment, Record-Keeping and Evaluation
Selection: General Considerations
Referral, Assessment, Admission and Monitoring Procedures
Return to the Mainstream Class
Evaluation
PART ONE: INTRODUCTION TO NURTURE GROUPS
Overview
School Expectations
Children's Difficulties: Their Nature and Origin
The Basis of Nurture Work: The Teacher's Primary Task
Earliest Learning: A Summary Chart
Growth, Not Pathology: The Central Tenet
The Classic Nurture Group and Some Variants
40 Years on: New Research and Nurture Groups
The Context
Pedagogy
Developmental Psychology
Developments in Neuroscience
Intuition
The Nurture Group Network
PART TWO: NURTURE GROUPS IN ACTION
The Organization of Experience
The Boxall Profile
Attachment and Support
Structuring the Way Ahead
Experiencing Achievement
The Internalization of Controls
Structure and Organization
Learning Behaviour: General Guidelines
Disruptive Behaviour: Nature and Management
Temper Tantrums
Fights
Earliest Learning Experiences
Earliest Needs and Interests: The Nurture Curriculum
Play
Food
Becoming Independent Learners
An Inclusive Curriculum
The National Curriculum
Growth Towards Personal and Social Autonomy
PART THREE: SETTING UP A NURTURE GROUP
School and Community Cohesion
Gaining Informed Support
The Nurture Group's Professional Profile
Responsibilities and Relationships
Relationships beyond the School
Positive Attitudes and Ethos: A Rewarding Experience
School Improvement: Planning for a Nurture Group
The Appropriate Model
Preparing an Action Plan
The Nurture Group Room
Organizing and Equipping the Room
Assessment, Record-Keeping and Evaluation
Selection: General Considerations
Referral, Assessment, Admission and Monitoring Procedures
Return to the Mainstream Class
Evaluation