Building relationships is key. Creating a safe environment which allows connections and compassion.

I have a 'calm down kit' which is accessible to all children to help them regulate their emotions if required. This includes visual strategies, fidgets, puzzles, sensory toys

Journaling has been really effective in my P6 class. Pupils have said that 'writing it down makes their worries seem less big' and allows them to think about strategies to help them.

We have emotional regulation toolkits in our ELC setting that the children make and use. I hope to make a relationships policy soon to help support the team and provide more continuity.

Relational practice within a secondary setting has been vital to improving outcomes for our most disadvantaged learners. This needs to be supported to reduce the negative behaviors we see when pupils can not access learning within the classroom.

I love being reminded that we never stop learning- I love learning about my amazing young people and feel privileged to do so. The advice of being #curious' emphasises we care and want the best for our young people.

Nurture bases or ways of working
Calm and curious
Some staff lag behind
Training to be compulsory for all?
Less punitive to be promoted

Need other in school to value education research and discuss learning openly and not in a competitive subject scenario many face in secondary. Bums on seats seen as important and not wanting students that damage results. Need to foster learning and curiosity for learning's sake and not just skills to get jobs.

Develop routines based on respect.