In every school, there are pupils whose potential remains locked behind a door of anxiety, trauma, or unmet developmental needs. As educators, we often find ourselves asking, "Why isn’t this student engaging?" But as we look toward creating truly inclusive environments, the more transformative question is: "Does this student feel safe enough to learn?"

The Nurture School Foundations: The Relational Practice Award is more than just a certificate. It is a 12-month professional journey designed to help your setting look inward, shifting your school’s DNA from reactive management to proactive, relational practice.

A flexible, online journey

We understand that school life is busy, and finding time for intensive professional development can be a hurdle. That’s why the Nurture School Foundations: The Relational Practice Award is designed to fit into the rhythm of your school year. It is a fully online, self-paced experience that combines access to the Boxall Profile® Online and access to a 12 month Relational Practice Award training content.

When you join this 12-month journey, your setting gains access to a comprehensive package:

  • Boxall Profile® Online: A full 12-month subscription with all the power of our standard platform to track and monitor pupil progress.
  • The Foundations Course: Access to the Nurture School Foundations: The Relational Practice Award online course, with content split into three key sections to guide your rollout.
  • Expert Training: The Pro Subscription also includes a seat on The Boxall Profile®: An Educator’s Guide, a deep-dive one-day course for your Boxall Profile® lead.

The Nurture School Foundations subscription provides a comprehensive toolkit designed to streamline professional development. Schools gain access to a subscription to the Boxall Profile® Online, a suite of online course modules and guidance videos that offer step-by-step support. 

To facilitate practical application, the package includes PDF downloads, workbooks, and fully editable presentations, allowing school leaders to easily adapt and share content with their staff.

The Power of Three: Turning Theory into Practice

Behind every "challenging" behaviour is a child seeking connection. This integrated 12 months subscription gives your staff the confidence to meet those needs through a unified approach, including:

1. Relational Practice (The Foundation) Neuroscience tells us that the "thinking brain" shuts down when a child feels disconnected. Through our online modules, we help your staff become the external "regulators" students need to move from a state of survival to a state of learning.

2. The Six Principles of Nurture (The Framework) Consistency is key to a felt sense of safety. These principles, such as the vital understanding that all behaviour is communication, provide a consistent, shared language for every adult in your building, from the classroom to the playground.

3. The Boxall Profile® (The Tool) No more guesswork or "gut feelings." This tool creates a clear visual map of a student’s social and emotional needs. It turns complex data into targeted, manageable goals, allowing you to see the "missing bricks" in a child’s development at a glance.

Moving from reaction to connection

The true impact of nurture-led practice isn't just in the strategies we use; it’s in the shift in mindset it creates among staff. In a landscape where high-stakes outcomes and complex behaviours can lead to "firefighting," the Foundation Award provides a framework for empathy and understanding. It moves us toward a culture of genuine inclusion, where every child, regardless of their starting point, is given the equity of support they need to thrive.

By embarking on this journey, schools move beyond simply managing behaviour to identifying those "missing bricks" in a child’s development. It allows staff to pause, think, and connect around a child’s story, rather than reacting to their symptoms. This shift is the cornerstone of fostering a true sense of belonging; when a pupil feels understood rather than simply "managed," the classroom becomes a safe base where they can finally engage with learning.

Are you ready to lead the change?

Achieving the Nurture School Foundations: The Relational Practice Award is a powerful statement of intent and is the first step on a relational and nurturing journey. 

Log in or sign up here to purchase and get started on your journey toward the Foundation Nurture School Award today.