Inclusion Support Advisory Service, Nurture team, Positive Play support team and Outdoor learning information.
The service aims to actively promote the nurture, participation and achievement of all children and young people by proactively responding to their unique characteristics, strengths, needs, choices, and aspirations by:
- Championing all children and young people so they achieve, thrive, and fulfil their potential regardless of background, identity, ability, or circumstance.
- Actively removing barriers to children and young people’s participation, to ensure a high quality, meaningful learning experience and a sense of belonging that will prepare them well for their next stage in life or adulthood.
- Working together to promote high levels of equity, equality of access, opportunity and excellence whilst recognising and celebrating diversity
- Working in co-production with children, young people, and their parents / carers, so they can participate in decision-making.
- Responding to individual need and valuing the contribution of all.
For more information and referral forms please see Derbyshire Local Offer.
The Nurture Team
The Nurture team consists of a highly skilled, experienced team of teachers and specialist learning teaching assistants (SLTAs) who have all undertaken the national Nurture training. We have worked in Derbyshire schools since 1999 to set up and run nurture groups, train staff, and offer ongoing support to the most vulnerable learners.
We also offer a range of training to help schools set up and run nurture groups of their own. For more information please see Derbyshire Local Offer.
Positive Play Team
The Positive Play Team offer a unique early intervention programme designed to raise the self-esteem and emotional wellbeing of shy, timid, disaffected, and challenging children and young people. Their family programme provides support for families, encouraging positive parent/child interactions through the medium of play.
For more information please see Derbyshire Local Offer.
Outdoor Learning
The Outdoor Education team comprises highly qualified and experienced Outdoor Education instructors. Instructors will work with groups of young people or individuals on school site as well as off-site. The instructors will incorporate a blend of experiential learning, physical activity, and activities to promote greater connection with the natural world. These activities and tasks can strengthen bonds between peers and enhance teamworking abilities.
For more information please see Derbyshire Local Offer.