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New independent review strengthens the evidence base for the Boxall Profile®
A new independent review, published in the peer-reviewed journal Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, brings together more than 20 years of research into the Boxall Profile®. Reviewing 37 studies, it concludes that the Boxall Profile has a well-established role in helping schools identify social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, plan targeted support and monitor pupil progress.
The review also highlights growing evidence for the reliability and validity of the Boxall Profile as an assessment tool, reinforcing its value in supporting inclusive practice and evidence-informed decision making.
Key findings
- More than 20 years of research reviewed.
- Evidence from 37 studies across the UK and internationally.
- Supports early identification of SEMH needs.
- Helps schools plan interventions and measure progress.
- Highlights the Boxall Profile’s role in supporting whole-school inclusion.
The Time to Nurture is now
Responding to the social-emotional development crisis in our schools
A growing number of pupils in England lack the social and emotional skills they need to succeed in education and beyond. But schools using nurtureuk’s tools and interventions are reporting measurable improvements in children’s wellbeing, behaviour, and ability to engage with learning – it’s time to scale what works.
Find out more about the scale of the problem, and what can be done to help.
Evidence Pack
We know the impact that nurture has on the lives of children and young people. Our training, products and services are evidence-based and practice-led, ensuring education professionals are equipped with the tools they need to meet the social, emotional and mental health needs of their pupils.
Nurture enables teachers to identify, understand, and address pupils’ needs with the right support. It helps schools to improve attendance, behaviour and attainment, and reduce exclusions.
Through our own research reports and projects, we gather and promote research on the impact of nurture principles, provision and the Boxall Profile® Online, so that every child is ready and able to learn.
The International Journal of Nurture in Education
The International Journal of Nurture in Education (IJNE) presents the latest research on how nurture principles and practice improve pupils’ socio-emotional functioning and academic achievement.
Research demonstrating the effectiveness of nurture practice tends to be spread over publications in different academic fields. The IJNE is therefore designed as a central hub for all relevant nurture research and findings.
The journal is aimed at researchers in the field, practising psychologists, special needs practitioners, school leaders, nurture practitioners, consultants, local authority officers, and any other professionals who are concerned with improving the social, emotional, mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.
Research Reports
Through our own research reports and projects, we gather and promote research on the impact of nurture principles, provision and the Boxall Profile® Online, so that every child is ready and able to learn.