Why Choose Us

Learn more about Our Experience & Our Impact

Our Experience

Schools and local authorities choose Nurture Nova because we don’t just say the right things — we follow through. Our approach is grounded in over a decade of specialist leadership in exclusion prevention and alternative provision, and shaped by real, sustained outcomes for pupils who were previously disengaged and at significant risk of permanent exclusion. Everything we do is rooted in trauma informed practice, not promises.

Proven Integration Expertise —
backed by 13+ years leadership

Many providers talk about reintegration; we’ve built our entire career on it. With extensive experience leading citywide exclusion‑prevention services, managing PRU sites, and supporting permanently excluded pupils, we understand the reintegration process inside out. Our model is shaped by years of successfully returning pupils to mainstream settings by designing, leading, and improving environments for pupils who struggled to access mainstream. 

Trauma‑Informed Practice —
lived expertise, not a buzzword

“Trauma‑informed” is often used loosely. For us, it’s the foundation of our work. Our practice is informed by years of supporting pupils with complex SEMH needs, EBSA, and significant behavioural challenges. We have deep experience interpreting behaviour as communication, building relational safety, and supporting emotional regulation. This isn’t a label — it’s a skillset developed through thousands of hours of frontline work with vulnerable learners.

Time-Limited & Purposeful - reintegration built in from day 1

Some APs offer open‑ended placements that drift. Ours never do. Our model is intentionally time‑limited, structured, and focused on stabilisation, confidence‑building, and readiness to return. Reintegration goals are embedded from the start, with clear planning, regular reviews, and transparent communication. Schools know exactly what progress looks like and what the pathway back to mainstream will be.

Enduring, Solid Partnerships — anchored in deep, local experience

We understand the pressures schools and councils face because we’ve worked within those systems at a senior level. Our background includes coordinating citywide AP operations, leading multi‑agency meetings, and supporting complex cases requiring joint planning. This means our communication is proactive, our reporting is clear, and our collaboration is purposeful. Schools don’t have to chase us — we’re already there.

Our Impact

At Nurture Nova, impact isn’t an add‑on — it’s the core of our work.

Through directly leading KS1, KS2, KS3 and English as an Additional Language (EAL) sites, our Head of Provision honed and crafted consistently effective strategies over 10 years for the most vulnerable and hard to reach pupils. 

Jade's approach consistently achieved over a 90% reintegration success rate for learners returning to school and 100% academic
progress for learners making academic gains.

Why it works:

  • Therapeutic, relationship‑centred practice
  • Trauma‑informed approaches
  • Consistent routines and emotional safety
  • Clear communication with schools and families
  • Strong multi‑agency partnership working
  • Tailored reintegration planning

Impact Snapshot

KS3 Hive Impact, 2022-2024

The Hive was a targeted KS3 intervention site for vulnerable pupils previously managed by the Head of AP.  All pupils were referred through the council-managed Secondary Inclusion Panel (SIP)

  • 64 pupils supported
  • 97% remained in mainstream
  • 90% reduction in suspensions
  • 85% reintegrated on increased hours
  • 90% reduction in aggressive incidents
  • 90% reduction in time‑out passes

 
Commissioner feedback:

“This service had a significant impact on preventing exclusions, with approximately 90% of pupils remaining in school.”

"Can I take my books home? This is the most work I’ve ever done in any school. It actually makes me feel proud.”

Callum*- Y8 pupil

"I couldn’t read or count past 30, but I felt safe telling Jade. Now I go into lessons and can understand the work"

Damian* - Y7 pupil

"Mia is calmer, more settled, and managing her emotions so much better. School has noticed a real change, and she now believes she can stay in mainstream and succeed."

Parent of Y9 pupil

Contact

Let's talk about how we could help

jade.nurturenova@hotmail.com

07356003784

Nurture Nova Ltd
Longley Crescent,
Sheffield, 
S5 7NZ