'Nurturing' in the secondary school

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I have a very difficult class in Y9. Half of the class work hard. Half of the class sreate a lot of problems. On reflection much of their bad behaviour in due to emotionsal immaturity and very low self worth. They are 13 but cannot take turns, wait for attention or interact with each other without becoming offensive, disruptive and somethimes violent.

I have read of the nurturing work od Boxall in 'nurture units' in primary. Does anyone have any experience of this sort of work in the secondary sector?

I only teach them for 2 20 minutes a week, and ideas that I can put into place above and beyond positive dicipline which I try to do with them

My sis was involved in a mentoring thing with the local high school. Don't think it's exactly what you mean, as her role was to get involved with a selected group of kids who, while classed as quite bright, were seriously underperforming, usually for emotional/home reasons. She had to talk to the kids & try & find out what the problems were, and then try & help them find a solution. All was confidential, so she couldn't pass on any info to parents/teachers unless child specifically allowed her to. It did seem to work v. well and she enjoyed it, unfortunately work commitments forced her to give up. I understand that the project she was involved in was a pilot project & it is now to be introduced in all schools. Not sure about current status though.