<p><em>“A worthwhile book full of useful ideas and resources for nurture group practitioners. Simon Bishop is a skilled practitioner, and he links his contemporary, practical experience to the wider range of ideas and thinking that inform and underpin nurture group work in a helpful and accessible style.”<br /></em>-Jim Rose, Director<br />The Nurture Group Network </p><p>Setting up and running a nurture group in your school is an effective way to improve the quality of educational services for every child, not just those with special educational needs. This practical book offers a clear structure for making a nurture group work and provides tried-and-tested reproducible resources to support the whole process. The author explains how and why nurture groups work and:</p><ul><li>Demonstrates how nurture groups benefit young children's social, emotional, and educational development</li><li>Gives practical advice on setting up and running a nurture group</li><li>Explains how to assess and monitor student progress</li><li>Provides materials for leading staff development sessions</li><li>Offers photocopiable resources on an accompanying CD-ROM</li></ul><p>An inspirational read for all teachers and support staff, <strong><em>Running a Nurture Group </em></strong>will appeal to anyone working with young children who have emotional and behavioral difficulties.</p>