9. Short Debate: Wales’s whole school approach: Supporting all children to flourish, learn and succeed in schools

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 6:38 pm on 25 September 2019.

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Photo of Hefin David Hefin David Labour 6:38, 25 September 2019

With regard to that approach to nurture, I wanted to share an example in my constituency of exactly the same whole-school approach to nurture. Nant-y-Parc primary in the Aber valley involves daily efforts to understand the emotional needs of pupils by teachers, emotional literacy groups and support for staff well-being. The school runs emotional literacy groups throughout the year groups of the school and they also help with difficulties like, for example, bereavement. One staff member—and I want to quote that staff member—told me: 'Placing a high emphasis on well-being allows staff and pupils to feel valued. It's allowed me to form positive working relationships and I feel motivated to give to pupils as I feel appreciated.'