Nurture in Scotland: Survey questions

Section 1: Data processing

I consent to my data being used for the purposes explained above?

I understand any information I give will be treated confidentially and securely, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018?

I understand I can withdraw from this survey at any time and that my data will not then be used or processed?

Section 2: Nurturing approaches

For this survey the definition of nurturing approaches is as follows:

"A nurturing approach recognises that positive relationships are central to both learning and wellbeing. A key aspect of a nurturing approach is an understanding of attachment theory and how early experiences can have a significant impact on development. It recognises that all school/Early Learning Centre settings staff have a role to play in establishing the positive relationships that are required to promote healthy social and emotional development and that these relationships should be reliable, predictable and consistent where possible…the school environment…incorporates attunement, warmth and connection alongside structure, high expectations and a focus on achievement and attainment" Applying Nurture as a Whole School Approach  (2017)

Are nurturing approaches part of your Local Authority improvement plan? If yes, what are your current priorities?

Has the impact of the pandemic or child poverty influenced the content or implementation of your Local Authority nurturing approaches? If yes, please provide an example of how this is the case.

What professional learning can Early Learning and Childcare practitioners and school staff access in your Local Authority in terms of nurturing approaches/Nurture Groups?

Who delivers this professional learning (more than one option can be chosen)?

  • External Providers

  • Psychological Service

  • Local Authority Officers

  • School staff

  • Other

 10. Have the following settings in your Local Authority been trained in nurturing approaches?

  • Early Learning and Childcare      

  • Primary

  • Secondary

Are there any other particular approaches/developments that you are linking to nurturing approaches? Are these included in your nurture training?

Are you linking with other services/agencies outwith schools to deliver nurturing approaches? If yes, please give examples.

How does your Local Authority find out whether nurturing approaches are being embedded in your settings?

  • Quality improvement visits

  • Applying Nurture Framework

  • Accreditation process

  • Psychological Service feedback

  • Surveys

  • Other

Section 3: Nurture groups

The definition of Nurture Groups in this survey is:

"A nurture group is a school-based intervention run by two members of staff with up to twelve pupils. The aim is to replace missing early experiences by developing positive pupil relationships with both teachers and peers in a supportive environment. Effective nurture group practice follows the Six Principles of Nurture. Our assessment tool the Boxall Profile determines which pupils would require to be in the nurture group based on their social, emotional, and mental health needs." Nurture UK

Do you have nurture groups in your Local Authority?

  • No

  • In a minority of settings    

  • In most settings

  • Early Learning and Childcare      

  • Primary              

  • Secondary

If you have nurture groups, how are these currently funded?

How are your nurture groups evaluated?

Please share any developments/aspects of practice that you feel may be of interest to other Local Authorities.

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