At New River College Primary, we have a selection of embedded routines and activities that all children benefit from. Our approach is underpinned by Trauma Informed Practice and the 6 Principles of Nurture.
Every morning begins with an opportunity for our pupils to enter school and be supported to manage the transition from home into learning. We offer a variety of sensory grounding activities including tactile experiences and organising tasks. During these activities staff attune with pupils to check-in and gauge how emotionally regulated pupils are and to support their emotional literacy development. Staff adapt and amend the activities to provide pupils with what they need to be ready for learning.
At New River College Primary, we believe that all children learn best when they start their day having an additional nutritious breakfast – either sitting together as a whole school or in class with their peers. We offer this to all pupils every day. On Fridays, we have a special community cooked breakfast when all staff and pupils can enjoy a freshly prepared hot meal.
Our pupils have access to a selection of therapeutic offers, including: music therapy, art therapy and systemic family therapy. In collaboration with parent(s)/carer(s) and the team around our school, we discuss and decide which of these offers would be best suited for the pupil. Some pupils access therapy through central CMAHs or external providers depending on their needs.
We offer a variety of lessons and activities to support pupils to build skills that they can use for life. Swimming lessons are offered to all pupils throughout the
NRC Primary is proud to be a Healthy Relationships Champion Setting. We’ve partnered up with Tender Education and Arts (www.tender.org.uk) to complete
RE:SET; an online toolkit and whole school campaign to award our school for promoting a culture of healthy, equal and respectful relationships. Click here to find out more!