We have had a large increase in enquiries recently for schools wanting to have independent rooms or outdoor classrooms for their nurture groups. As these nurture groups are typically classes of between 6 and 12 children (run by 2 members of staff) to assess learning and to address the learning, social and emotional needs of the children, an independent and tranquil environment is often required. These groups are both in mainstream and SEN schools and in early years, primary and secondary settings.

And this is where the problem lies as there simply is not enough space within a lot of  schools to cater for these groups. Every square inch is currently used!

But we have the solution as we offer a whole range of outdoor classrooms or school classroom buildings which can cater for the needs of these nurture groups. As they do not need to accommodate a typical class of 30 children, these buildings or outdoor classrooms can be a lot smaller as a result. Some schools opt for a simple 4m or 5m octagonal building which is enclosed by glass panels and French doors so can be used all year round in all weathers due to the insulation option. Or we can offer larger rooms which also include WCs, kitchen areas, storage etc

There is some very good information on this subject matter from the Nurture Group Network which you can access by clicking onto school nurture groups or the ofsted report on supporting children with challenging behaviour through a nurture group

We can sometimes help schools in sourcing funding for these type of buildings especially if they can be opened up for the benefit of the wider community as well.

For further details please

Contact us on 01865 858982 or email: info@hideouthouse.com

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