Home Our School Curriculum Office Parents Who's Who Contact Us Pupil Activities Blog Cascade MAT Nurture Unit Butterfly Room Nurture Group Curriculum Nurture Group Principles Nurture Group Blog Nurture Group Curriculum Our immersive curriculum provides carefully planned bespoke activities that engage and motivate children, which develops their confidence and self-esteem. Steps of progress, no matter how small are valued and celebrated. An integral part of our day is teaching the important skills of sharing, turn taking, resilience and co-operation. We provide short, exciting bursts of learning that motivates children to participate, build concentration and develop their listening skills. We provide a careful balance of structured and informal opportunities for children to learn new vocabulary, build on existing knowledge and practise language throughout the day. Empowering children to be able to express their thoughts and feelings helps them to feel valued. Through our creative curriculum, we aim to develop vital skills such as listening, concentrating and resilience alongside teaching the key skills of reading, writing and maths. As children begin to transition back into their mainstream class, the important skills that the children have acquired through our personalised curriculum enables them to more confidently interact with their peers in a larger group setting and become an active member of the school community. Outdoor Learning We have our own outside area where we can learn and play together. Children have opportunities to practice the important social skills such as sharing, working together and teamwork. Our garden troughs are a new addition to our garden and we look forward to growing fruit, vegetables and flowers throughout the year. PSHE As the children make trusting relationships within the nurture group, they begin to explore and understand their feelings and emotions. Through providing a safe and secure base children learn to label feelings and build the language that they need to express themselves appropriately. Using a non-punitive approach, children are taught strategies to regulate their own behaviour. This raises their self-esteem and gives them the confidence to feel a valued member of the school community. How to manage feelings - coming soon Toast Time Every day we share breakfast together. Whilst sharing food children are: Developing good manners Trying new foods Building relationships Taking turns and sharing Building routines Preparing food Learning and using social language in an informal, home–like setting. © Whiteways Primary School 2020 - 2021 Back to top Contact Us Whiteways Road, Sheffield, S4 8EX Telephone: 0114 2423169 Email: enquiries@whitewaysprimary.co.uk Whiteways Primary School is part of Cascade Multi Academy Trust, an exempt charity regulated by the Secretary of State for Education. Cascade MAT is a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (company number 9913676), whose registered office is at The Lodge, Hucklow Primary School, 17 Hucklow Rd, Sheffield, S5 6TB. Cascade Multi Academy Trust has the following member schools: Beck Primary School, Hucklow Primary School, Owler Brook Primary School and Whiteways Primary School.