Our Services
As co-founders of The Nurture Place, Kelly McGowan and Cathie Slade bring a wealth of experience and knowledge about the significance of play and the pivotal role it has in your child's development.
Their primary school teaching and counselling background have enabled them to adopt a holistic approach to the careful design of their workshops, underpinned by the latest psychological theories and educational initiatives.
Workshops
The workshops will provide nannies with strategies and skills to facilitate a nurturing environment for your child at home, focusing on the following aspects of play.
Support for your family
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We also provide personalised support for your family at your home. Please contact admin@thenurtureplace.info or fill out a form, for further details.​
Emotional Regulation
Play nurtures emotional regulation, enhancing relationships, mental health, and academic performance.
Outdoor Play, Utilising Natural Resources
Enhances a child’s respect for the environment and instills a lifelong, sustainable outlook.
Instilling Independence During Play
Instilling independence in play prepares children for school and teaches self-reliance later in life
Supporting Developmental Milestones
Play aids children in reaching developmental milestones, fostering skill acquisition.
Imaginative Play
Imaginative play fosters expression, boosts confidence, and strengthens caregiver-child connections.
Movement
Movement improves skills, strength, coordination, and confidence, fostering risk-taking in children.
Age Groups
During their formative years, children undergo great change and with this in mind, The Nurture Place offers workshops to adults to support them with the following age groups:
If you have children of multiple ages, The Nurture Place also offers workshops for adults which provide a more generic overview of play, encompassing the following age groups:
Birth to
3-years-old
