The event was attended by school staff, pupils, parents and representatives from Herefordshire Council and marked the official opening of Herefordshire’s new dedicated provision for primary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Funded by Herefordshire Council, The NEST (Nurture and Emotional Support at Trinity) is designed to support up to sixteen children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The new base offers a nurturing and structured environment that promotes emotional wellbeing and academic engagement with the aim of helping pupils build the confidence and skills needed to reintegrate into mainstream education.

Pupils will benefit from:
•    Two purpose-built classrooms
•    A high adult-to-child ratio providing personalised support
•    Daily activities focused on social and emotional regulation
•    A broad and balanced curriculum delivered through engaging, hands-on learning
•    Enrichment Fridays, featuring creative projects and local exploration

Lyndsey Manning, Trinity Primary School Headteacher, shared her pride in the new initiative and said: “The NEST reflects our commitment to meeting every child's individual needs and ensuring they feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. We're incredibly proud to see this vision come to life.”

Councillor Ivan Powell, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, added: “It’s wonderful to see The NEST officially opened. This new SEMH base will be a huge benefit to primary age students and help them reach their full potential and have the best start in life.”

Kim Goddard, Assistant Headteacher and SENCo at Trinity Primary School emphasized the school’s inclusive ethos and shared: “Inclusion is at the heart of all we do at Trinity. We are committed to ensuring every child has the tools they need to access an education that is suitable for them.”