Perth & Kinross EPS

Thanks to the amazing P&K staff for their wonderful presentations summarising their Self Regulation Practitioner Enquiry. Wide ranging impact- school attendance, quality of writing, sleep,transitions ,healthy choices,readiness,connectedness, friendship,emotional regulation etc.

Yesterday we caught up with our Phase 4 schools, to share information and start planning for the upcoming practice sharing event in May. @PKCnurture team are so looking forward to getting together & sharing the excellent practice from our hardworking & dedicated nurture leads🌟💙

Looking forward to attending the PKC conference on Promoting Positive Masculinity in May. Some great guest speakers and workshops by local agencies. This is a free event and sign up is through ecslearninghub.org.uk/Inclusive-Prac…… Click the image for more details ⬇️

Yesterday we met with our Phase 1-3 schools, who updated the network on current developments in school. Following the session were shining the Nurture spotlight on Microsoft Reflect- a theme of the session, we heard how the tool is used to support & review wellbeing in classrooms

Have You Filled Your Bucket today? Spotted this super display @Riverside_Perth this afternoon! Learners in all classes have have been working on building self-esteem as part of their work on Nurture Principle 3 #kindness #FillYourBucket

"Attachment is pivotal to all we do" An uplifting reflective practice session tonight with our partner ELC practitioners involved in the our newest nurture programme. So many wonderful insights into the role attachment & attunement plays in how we care for our youngest learners🩷

Welcome to the 15 new schools signed up for Phase 5!🌟 This afternoon we met with staff embarking on their role of Nurturing Relationships Leads within their schools. Looking forward to working together on their #NurturingRelationshipsJourney

Congrats @MoncreiffePS for achieving Level 1 Accreditation for their work on Nurture Principle 2, this involved developing the environment, sensory kits, consistent routines, scripts & more! Pictured are house captains who shared that their school is "calm and understanding"🌟

Congratulations @oakbank_ps for achieving Level 1 Accreditation for their nurture focus on Attunement & nursery wellbeing groups🌟Pictured are HT, Ms Morrison with ECP Ms Antoniewicz who has taken a lead role on Nurturing Relationships in partnership with DHT Ms Forbes 👏

Congratulations Murthly Primary School for achieving Level 3 Accreditation for their work on Nurture Principle 4 & 5 which involved embedding consistent emotional literacy approaches and developing a relationships policy which reflect their core nurturing values at its heart 🌟

Exciting start to the year with a new group of schools signed up to Phase 5 of Nurturing Relationships. This week, we have had the pleasure of meeting with school representatives for introductory readiness discussions ahead of the upcoming programme leadership training.

Sleep - Regulation For Bedtime We’re resharing this valuable #resource because many children struggle with bedtime. Our free guide has practical strategies to help calm their bodies, minds, and nervous systems for a smoother transition to #sleep. bit.ly/40H0xwo

As we settle into the a new year (and term!) a wee reminder to to take time to nurture ourselves. It can be tempting to jump into setting goals for the future. While this can be helpful & motivating, don't forget to pace yourself & make time for what matters to you #selfcare

🌟📣Final call for applications📣🌟 Applications for Phase 5 of the Nurturing Relationships programme close this Friday (20th December) 📅 More info available below ⬇️ #PKCNurturingRelationships @EcsLearning @PerthEPS @PKCEducation @PKCTeach

Amazing Interim Self Regulation Plenary presentations from wonderful hardworking & reflective P&K practitioners. Further confirmation of the wide applicability of evidenced based language approach- Staff from preschool, primary, ISP, secondary,Community link & Shine. Thank you😊

During the festive period, there will inevitably changes to our usual routines. While this can be exciting, it can also cause feelings of worry. Social stories help present info in a literal way & explain what to expect. Now & next boards help break routines into tolerable chunks

Fantastic reflective practice session with ELC Partner Providers last week! Discussed Attunement & Two Pillars of Nurture within our roles. Participants also shared what they will do more/less of following training on attachment,trauma & resilience. Received lovely feedback too⬇️

🎄Nurturing Wellbeing at Christmas🎄 @BeaconHouseTeam have created some great festive resources to support regulation, connection & rest during December. Take a look at their website for a range of resources ➡️ beaconhouse.org.uk/resources/

🎅🎄Nurturing wellbeing at Christmas🎄🎅 As the Christmas count-down begins, @BarnardosEduCom have created an advent calendar of fun & interactive ideas to support children in building emotional literacy skills, resilience, &positive coping strategies. educators-barnardos.org.uk/resources/b-we…

📢We are delighted to share applications are now open for Phase 5 of the Nurturing Relationships programme📢 📽️More info on the programme is available in this short video youtu.be/52D9EDrV2PQ?si… 📩Sign up via @EcsLearning Hub Re-tweets from PKC colleagues welcome 🙏 @PerthEPS