Welcome to Nicola Nurtures,
A warm and specialist service offering personalised support for children, young people, families, educators, and education provisions.
I combine SEND expertise, SEMH and trauma‑informed practice, and practical behaviour understanding to nurture learners holistically — so they feel safe, connected, confident, and ready to learn.
Whether you are a school seeking additional specialist support, a parent looking for tailored tuition, or a student needing structured academic guidance, I offer thoughtful, relational services that meet learners exactly where they are.
I provide a calm, supportive, and responsive approach rooted in understanding the whole child — not just the presenting behaviour.
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What I can offer
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1. SEND Tuition
Personalised, nurturing tuition for children and young people with SEND and additional needs.
I provide tailored tuition designed around each child or young person’s individual needs, strengths, interests and goals. Sessions can be delivered at home, within the community, in Alternative Provision (AP) settings or online, depending on what works best for them.
Tuition can support a range of learning and development, including:
Arts AwardAQA Unit AwardsJohn Muir AwardIndividualised learning programmesRe-engagement with education and learningSupport around specific areas of need
My approach is relational, flexible and trauma-informed, creating a safe and supportive environment where young people can develop at their own pace.
2. Behaviour Consultation (SEND, ASD, SEMH, Trauma‑Informed)
Support for schools, APs, provisions, and families to understand behaviour through a holistic lens.
Includes:
Observations (in person or remote)
Needs‑mapping
Trauma‑informed analysis
Collaborative strategies
Practical support for teams and families
I help shift from “What’s wrong?” to “What’s needed?”.
3. Social, Emotional & Mental Health Focused Sessions (Home / Community)
1:1 SEMH interventions to build:
Emotional regulation
Social skills
Resilience
Identity & confidence
Relationships & communication
Delivered gently and collaboratively with the learner at the centre.
4. Team Teach‑Aligned Behaviour Support
Practical guidance for educators supporting children with distressed or challenging behaviour but aligned in ethos and grounded in relational practice, de‑escalation, and safety.
About me
Hello, I’m Nicola — and I nurture learning.
With over 15 years of experience in SEND, SEMH, alternative provision, education support, and behaviour consultancy, I founded Nicola Nurtures to offer something more human, personalised, and relational than mainstream pathways often allow.
I specialise in:
SEND tuition and personalised learning
Holistic, trauma‑informed behaviour understanding
Supporting readiness to learn
Helping educators feel confident, equipped, and supported
Social, emotional, and mental health development
My work is rooted in the belief that behaviour communicates — and that with safety, connection, co‑regulation and the right support, every learner can grow, thrive, and re‑engage.
My Approach
Calm
Heart‑led
Evidence‑informed
Trauma‑aware
Relational
Always grounded in dignity and respect
I work collaboratively with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams, bringing practical strategies and a warm, non‑judgmental presence.
Nicola Nurtures continues to grow — always with the same core mission:
to nurture learning through connection, understanding, and compassion.
