"A highlight of your culture is the support you provide for the children of Forces families who experience unique challenges both socially and educationally. The Ark Nurture base is a star here as it supports children to write letters, facetime and provide care packages for parents when they are deployed." Edith Moorhouse Primary School RLT Safeguarding Review Feedback - Barb Timms, RLT Safeguarding Lead 6.3.24 

The Ark

At Edith Moorhouse we are very proud of our nutrure provision within the Ark. Mrs Parry (Family Links Nurture Practitioner) and Mrs Payne (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) work with children from across the school in a range of activities to support children with Emotional literacy and social skills. Some weekly sessions are 1:1, some are in small groups. 

The Ark is a calm and welcoming space for all children to access should they need to. It is a place for children to have the opportunity to grow in confidence and become engaged, successful learners in their classrooms and the school community. 

The Ark is an environment where adults and children work closely together; where children learn about themselves and their world, at a pace and in a way that suits them.

Our nurture provision is designed to be a bridge between home and school; a place where children can feel safe and secure. There is much evidence that children’s learning is most effective when they have a sense of emotional well-being and positive self-esteem. The Ark provides children with this opportunity and so helps to develop their maturity and resilience.

The Ark is a place of learning. As well as weekly 1:1 and small group sessions, The Ark is also open and available to access at lunchtimes. All children are able to come and spend time with their friends, play games and have the opportunity to talk to a trusted adult in a safe
and warm environment.

Currently available:

Strengths and Needs family support

1:1 targeted nurture or ELSA support 

Skills group

Friendly forces

Military children's club

Lunchtime club