Use of nursery nurses and classroom assistants
A feature of the initial early intervention projects was the introduction of nursery nurses into Primary 1. The proven success of this initiative meant that a significant amount of the finance available was expended on putting nursery nurses or support assistants into the classrooms.
The national evaluation report indicated that this move undoubtedly contributed to the success of the project and was extremely successful in contributing to the raising of the children's levels of achievement.
The Prestonpans Project
In this video clip from the Prestonpans Project, produced by East Lothian Council, we can see how the teacher appreciated the presence of the nursery nurse in the class. It also indicates how the two adults cooperated and planned together.
Roles and responsibilities
Nursery Nurses
Extract from North Lanarkshire giving a summary of the duties of the 26.5 f.t.e. nursery nurses employed in some classrooms.
Stepping Stones project: Support Assistants
Extract from Fife Council pack for, and developed with, support assistants. It contains advice and materials concerned with all the areas of intervention that might be appropriate for Primary 1.