SEARCh Nurture Hub

At St Paul’s, we are committed to Learning in God’s Love, and our SEARCh Nurture Hub is one of the ways we live out that vision. Rooted in our values of Courage, Compassion and Community, the Hub provides extra support for children who may benefit from more focused help with their learning, emotions, social skills or confidence.

Working Together for the Best Outcomes

Every child at St Paul’s is nurtured and supported within their class. The SEARCh Nurture Hub does not replace this, but works alongside classroom teaching to give children what they need to succeed. The aim is always to increase each child’s confidence, progress and the amount of time they are able to be learning happily in their mainstream classroom. For many children, the Hub is a short-term, targeted support that provides them with some of the skills they need to manage more successfully in class and beyond, helping them return to class more confident, resilient and ready to learn.

What the Hub offers

The SEARCh Nurture Hub provides a wide range of targeted support, including:

• 1:1 and small group specialist teaching, led by a qualified teacher and supported by a skilled teaching assistant.

• Nurture group sessions to develop social, emotional and communication skills.

• 1:1 ELSA sessions, offering emotional literacy support to build resilience and self-esteem.

• Lego Therapy, helping children develop problem solving, teamwork and communication.

• Sensory Circuits, offering movement and sensory breaks to prepare for learning.

• Zones of Regulation coaching, giving children practical tools to manage and express their emotions.

• Animal Assisted Interventions, encouraging positive wellbeing through interactions with animals.

• Transition support, helping children move confidently between year groups and key stages.

• Breakfast provision, making sure children have the nutrition they need to start their day well and are ready to learn.

• A quiet lunchtime space, giving children the option of eating away from the noise of the hall if needed.

A Place to Grow in Confidence

The SEARCh Nurture Hub offers a calm, supportive environment where children can build the skills and confidence they need to thrive. By working closely with classroom staff, the Hub helps children strengthen relationships, grow in resilience and take positive steps in their learning journey.