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Last week the Education Authority’s Nurture Advisory & Support Service hosted the ‘Stronger Together’ Regional Cluster with the 62 Department of Education funded Nurture Groups focusing on relationships, support, and interventions. A huge thank you to all school staff who attended, EA Psychology, and Regional Integrated Support for Education in Northern Ireland (RISE NI) for their input. @Education_NI | #RISENI

Education Minister @paulgivan was greeted by Principal, Catherine McHugh and the Student Leadership Team during his visit to @StPatsCollege, Dungannon. The Minister was showcased fantastic digital collaborations created by the students and was updated by the Principal on the school recently receiving two awards. The Gold Cyber Award, one of only three awarded in Northern Ireland, and the National Nurturing Schools Award.

Education Minister @paulgivan has officially opened a new Nurture Unit called The Sunshine Room during his visit to @stbrigidstweet, Ballymena. The Sunshine Room was the name that the children who attend the unit selected for their new classroom.

What a great afternoon, acknowledging and celebrating the work of nurture in our wonderful school 😀

🖐️ Welcome back to High Five. Our theme in this issue is to Be Nurturing. You’ll find that there are a lot of things we can nurture and look after, even our talents! Click here: ow.ly/pFQi50S3T5T

Education Minister @paulgivan visited Hart Memorial Primary School, Portadown where he was welcomed by the Principal Andrew Frizzell, members of staff, representatives from the EA and the Vice-chairman of the BoG’s Rev William Adair. He opened the newly refurbished Nurture Room where he heard from teacher Heather Handy on how the space was used to help support the needs of children with particular social, behavioural, emotional and wellbeing needs.

EA EOTAS service welcomed @nichildcom to 3 centres in Belfast. Beechcroft Education Centre, Newstart EOTAS and Willow EOTAS. These centres provide specialist support for children and young people with additional needs related to their social, behavioural & emotional wellbeing.

Education Minister @paulgivan visited @NettlefieldPs to officially open their new Nurture Unit this morning. The Minister met the Principal Simon McLean, Board of Governors, Nurture teacher Heather Clifford and political representatives. The Minister also toured the school, meeting pupils and staff. There was a discussion about school accommodation.

Thanks to @NettlefieldPs Principal Simon McClean for his invite to officially open their new Nurture Unit. This provision is a key element in supporting our children to have the best start in life and improve their educational outcomes. @Ed_Authority @paulgivan

Face massages in Year 7! Thank you to Janine for delivering the Nurture 5 programme today! @StOPPSBelfast @Education_NI

Promoting nurturing & showcasing the Arts is a key priority for the whole school #Community @HardyMemorialPS P6/7 pupils auditioned & performed Annie Jr. The Musical theatre club is an extra curricular provision at key stage 2.🎭👏⭐️ #CelebratingControlledSchools | #OpenToAll

More Nurture in 5 training across SOP today @Education_NI .

💆🏼‍♀️💆🏼‍♀️Nurture in 5 - Our whole school Nurture in 5 training continues this week. Year 4 enjoyed some face massage. 💆🏼‍♀️💆🏼‍♀️ @Education_NI

Today EA has launched the Addressing Bullying Behaviour page on our website to support children, young people, parents, carers and schools. For guidance and resources to address bullying-type behaviour during Anti Bullying Week 2023 and beyond go to ow.ly/UsFz50Q7p5Z

It’s #AntiBullyingWeek. The @Ed_Authority has developed resources to address bullying behaviour in schools. They are for children and young people, parents/carers and all those working in our schools. Let’s come together and #MakeANoise to stop bullying.

🧙‍♀️🎃When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, ‘Tis near Halloween.' Our nurture pupils had an fantastic Wednesday participating in art & crafts and completing the spooky trail at our Nursery. 🎃🧙‍♀️ #APathwaytoSuccess @amuineill @IrvSean

💓💗We enjoyed a wonderful morning of Theraplay with the children and their parents in the Butterfly Room today. This joyful play with caregivers was a wonderful start to the children's day.💗💓 #APathwaytoSuccess

@RemoveTheRoom Not an award

@IrvSean Whole School nurturing level 3

We have established the definitions are not clear. "Appropriately trained" what does this mean? "Last resort" concerns. No mention of a de-brief.

@RemoveTheRoom Do you know what exactly the Award was for?

@IrvSean How can a school that was proven to not have due regard for a disabled child's rights in regards autonomy, respect and dignity be awarded a nurture award by the EA whilst the EA themselves where also under investigation for how they handled that same case?

@RemoveTheRoom What are your questions re Nurture Awards?

"Nurture training"- I have serious questions in regards the awarding and regulation of Nurture awards provided by the EA. "Bespoke staff training..." - Lack of transparency as to what this consists off. Can't access training materials as a parent, therefore can't ask questions.