--- title: "Nurture" url: "https://dukestreet-pri.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/nurture" school: "Duke Street Primary School" --- # Nurture ## Nurture Welcome to the Rainbow Room and Sunshine Room our two Nurture classrooms led by Mrs Haddon and Mrs Cheston and supported by Ms O’Neill. ### Nurture Team ![Mrs Haddon](https://files.schudio.com/duke-street-primary-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/people/188.jpg) #### Mrs Haddon ##### Nurture Lead ###### Forest School Lead ![Mrs Gell](https://files.schudio.com/duke-street-primary-school-2/imagecache/360x480c/people/IMG_3173.JPG) #### Mrs Gell ##### Nurture Support We support the social and emotional learning of children from Reception to Year 6 through morning sessions with breakfast, small group activities, 1:1 support and lunch clubs as well as supporting the whole school nurture approach. ### The six principles of Nurture: - Children’s learning is understood developmentally. - The classroom is a safe base. - Developing Self Esteem. - Language is a vital means of communication. - All behaviour is communication. - The importance of transition in children’s lives. ### About Us - [Headteachers' Welcome](https://dukestreet-pri.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/welcome) - [Vision and Values](https://dukestreet-pri.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/visionandvalues) - [Meet Our Staff](https://dukestreet-pri.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/meet-our-staff) - [Governors](https://dukestreet-pri.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/governors) - [SEN & Disability Information](https://dukestreet-pri.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/sen) - [Performance](https://dukestreet-pri.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/performance) - [OFSTED Reports](https://dukestreet-pri.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/ofsted-report) - [Pupil Premium](https://dukestreet-pri.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/pupil-premium) - [Finance Benchmarking](https://dukestreet-pri.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/finance-benchmarking) - [Nurture](https://dukestreet-pri.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/nurture) - [Forest School](https://dukestreet-pri.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/forest-school) - [History](https://dukestreet-pri.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/history) - [School Centenary](https://dukestreet-pri.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/school-centenary) - [Vacancies](https://dukestreet-pri.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies) #### Duke Street Primary School Duke Street Chorley PR7 3DU 01257 239950 #### Useful Links - [Contact Us](https://dukestreet-pri.lancs.sch.uk/contact) - [Ofsted Report](https://dukestreet-pri.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/ofsted-report) - [Governors](https://dukestreet-pri.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/governors) - [Vacancies](https://dukestreet-pri.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies) - [SEND](https://dukestreet-pri.lancs.sch.uk/about-us/sen) #### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/DukeStPrimary/) - [X](https://twitter.com/DukeStPrimary) © Copyright 2025–2026 Duke Street Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://dukestreet-pri.lancs.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)