We use well-established Nurture Group principles in our AP to create predictable routines within groups that provide security for young people who have experienced chaotic lives. We understand that children develop at different paces and may not have the words to communicate their needs. We recognise the importance of explicitly naming and talking about emotions to help our young people navigate them. We carefully manage transitions in daily routines as required. We use the McSherry-Doyle reintegration scale to assess progress towards reintegrating back into mainstream classrooms.
