Nurturing your school with the Boxall Profile® Online: A guide for trained educators
Nurturing your school with the Boxall Profile® Online: A guide for trained educators
Being an experienced user or having completed your Theory and Practice of the Boxall Profile® training, you’re now equipped to bring this insightful approach to life across your school and introduce and embed the Boxall Profile® Online. Let’s explore how you can gently weave this valuable tool into the fabric of your everyday school practice.
Introducing the Boxall Profile® Online
Think back to what resonated with you during your training. That “aha!” moment, that deeper understanding – that’s the spark you can share. When introducing the approach and tool, share how it can help to truly see each child, understand their unique journey, and tailor support to meet their individual needs. It’s about creating a school where every child feels safe, understood, and ready to learn. Perhaps share a story that highlights the power of understanding a child’s social, emotional and developmental needs.
Sharing the introductory online course
We know that feeling confident with a new tool is key. That’s why the “Introduction to the Boxall Profile® Online” course is such a valuable starting point.
- Spread the word: Let your colleagues know about this online, self-paced introductory course that will equip users with the foundational knowledge to confidently navigate the Boxall Profile® Online, understand its features, and ultimately gain deeper insights into their students’ needs for more effective support. Share our handy guide.
- Easy access for all: If your school has access to this course, you’ll find the details under My courses in the Resources Menu of your organisation’s account and on your Subscriptions and payments page. Highlight how it’s designed to be flexible, allowing everyone to learn at their own pace, fitting it into their busy schedules. You can purchase additional access here.
Share the benefits
Talk about the real difference the Boxall Profile® Online can make in your school community:
- Seeing beneath the surface: The tool helps us look beyond behaviours and gain a deeper understanding of the underlying social, emotional, and developmental needs of our children. It’s about truly seeing them.
- Tailoring our support: By identifying specific strengths and areas for growth, we can create more focused and nurturing support plans that truly meet each child where they are.
- Speaking the same language: The tool provides a shared framework and language, fostering clearer communication and stronger collaboration amongst all adults who support the child – educators, teaching assistants, SENCO’s & ALNCo’s, parents, and beyond.
- Catching needs early: It allows us to identify emerging needs sooner, enabling us to offer early support and prevent bigger challenges from taking root.
- Watching growth bloom: We can use the tool to track progress over time, celebrating the small steps and ensuring our interventions are truly making a difference.
- A whole-school approach: Embracing the Boxall Profile® Online across the school creates a consistent and nurturing approach for all our children, fostering a sense of belonging and security.
The impact on our school family
Think about and share the positive changes we’ll see unfold:
- More confident and connected staff: You’ll see colleagues feeling more empowered and knowledgeable in understanding and responding to the diverse needs in their classrooms.
- Happier, more secure children: When children feel truly understood and supported, they are more likely to thrive, engage with their learning, and feel a strong sense of belonging.
- Classrooms as a safe base: A deeper understanding of needs fosters more positive and supportive learning environments where everyone feels valued.
- Fewer stormy moments: By addressing underlying needs, we can often see a reduction in challenging behaviours, creating a calmer and more focused classroom environment.
- Stronger links with home: The framework can enrich our conversations with parents and carers, creating a more united approach to supporting their child.
- A school where everyone can flourish: By nurturing the social and emotional well-being of our children, we create the foundation for academic success and a truly thriving school community.
Your nurturing role continues:
Remember, embedding the Boxall Profile® Online is a journey, not a race. Be there to:
- Listen and learn: Be open to questions and offer your support as colleagues begin to use the tool.
- Share the good: Celebrate successes, big and small, and share examples of how the tool is making a positive impact.
- Connect and collaborate: Create opportunities for colleagues to share their experiences and learn from one another in staff meetings for example.
- Champion the cause: Continue to advocate for the time and resources needed to fully embrace this nurturing approach.
By sharing your knowledge, and nurturing your colleagues, you’ll help the Boxall Profile® Online become an invaluable tool in your school, creating a truly nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
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