Nurture at St Nicks

One of the key values here at St Nicks is nurture. We place huge importance on the emotional wellbeing of children, staff and parents and want to work together in order to offer support to all.

We want to ensure that we care and nurture each individual in a safe and happy environment to allow them to become confident and independent learners. Our aim is to nurture success and offer support in order for everyone to reach their full potential.

We have two very important people in school who help children on a daily basis with their wellbeing and mental health. They are Miss Hamlyn our Nurture Manager and Mrs Galbraith our Nurture TA. We have two dedicated spaces where they work – The Ark and The Den. As well as these two people all staff are always happy to lend a listening ear and help children in any way possible. Every afternoon a number of children access our nurture provision where their needs are fully supported by bespoke activities and high staff to pupil ratios.

On a Friday morning Miss Hamlyn runs parent coffee mornings at which anyone is welcome. These are a great opportunity to meet new people and to ask any questions you may have in a safe and welcoming environment. If at any time you feel that your child would benefit from a little extra wellbeing support then please let us know and we will do our best to help them.

  • For further information please contact:

  • Miss Hamlyn – Nurture Manager

  • Mrs Galbraith – Nurture TA

We work closely with the East Riding Mental Health Support Team and with our Family Help Link Practitioner Jessie Fothergill to support our families.

This year Ms Turton and Mr Horsley are taking part in the Nurturing Schools Programme which is also having a really positive impact on our school community.

“Staff are approachable, caring and friendly. I’m confident my child is receiving a good education at this school.”

Parent comments

“My son has come on leaps and bounds since starting in September. He comes home and has been taught something new every day which he can’t wait to share with us.”

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“The teachers are very approachable and regularly take the time to inform me if they have concerns about either of my children- I trust them to take care of them both and notice if they need any extra attention.”

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“The school is accessible and involves parents – The teachers are passionate about their work – Our children and their friends enjoy attending the school .”

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“I love that the Headteacher is very present and visible at the school. She knows all the children by name and connects with them. The school has a nurturing feel.”

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“The staff from my experience are friendly and helpful. I have grown with confidence since my children started here. It is an amazing school and the teaching is amazing too.”

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“Our son excitable and positive about school and I love the fact that he has settled so well. It’s always a worry for a parent but I was at ease from my sons first ever day. Thank you St Nicholas School.”

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“My children both have great relationships with their teachers and it’s really lovely to see.”

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“Also I love The Ark on Friday morning you get to meet parents and guardians of different children and chat and drink tea or coffee and Miss Hamlyn is such a lovely lady.”

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“As soon as you walk into the school you notice how much time the staff put in to make it as comfortable a learning environment as possible for the children. Thank you..we really appreciate it.”

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“My children both have great relationships with their teachers and it’s really lovely to see.”

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“EYSF staff are absolutely fantastic! Cannot praise them enough!! My older child has a new teacher this year who has also been brilliant with her encouragement, my child has come on so much since her return in September. I just love that the staff are all so approachable and friendly.”

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“Support from teachers has been fantastic and without a doubt has been key to my child’s success. I have always felt confident in approaching school and have always had your full co-operation.”

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“We also think the work the teaching and support staff put into activities out of school hours is fantastic. They keep our girls active and driven to do better.”

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“I like the atmosphere of the school. It is a positive and happy place. I am extremely grateful for the quality of nurture in school, my child benefits greatly from its care and understanding.”

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“The staff have a really good caring relationship with the children and they get lots of opportunities for different learning.”

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“We think the stay and play mornings are brilliant as it gives us an insight to how our daughter’s are taught and what kind of environment they learn in.”

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“Since joining our children have been happy and made to feel as though they weren’t the new kids buy had always been at this school. They have improved with so much.”

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