In the landscape of modern education, addressing Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs has moved from the periphery to the very centre of school strategy. The recently published Surrey Nurturing Schools Impact Summary (2024-26) highlights a transformative journey across 100 educational settings, powered by a tool that practitioners are calling "the gold in it all": The Boxall Profile®.

What makes the Boxall Profile® "The Gold Standard"?

The Boxall Profile® is an evidence-based assessment tool designed to track the social, emotional, and behavioral development of children and young people. While many programs offer high-level theory, the Boxall Profile® provides the granular data necessary for real change.

The Surrey initiative's impact summary reveals a powerful mandate for evidence-based support: 89% of schools joined specifically to access the Boxall Profile®, with a remarkable 100% satisfaction rate confirming the tool as the 'gold standard' for assessment.

It allows educators to:

  • Identify Hidden Needs: Move beyond "surface" behaviour to understand the underlying developmental gaps.
  • Target Interventions: Create bespoke support plans rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
  • Track Progress: Measure the tangible impact of nurture-based strategies over time.

Impact by the numbers

The rollout, managed by the Schools Alliance for Excellence (SAfE) in partnership with nurtureuk, has yielded remarkable results:

  • Positive Wellbeing Impact: 44% of pupils saw significant improvement, with another 53% showing steady progress.
  • 94% Satisfaction: Educators reported that the training and content met the specific needs of their school environments.
  • Higher Attendance: Schools like Stoughton Infant School saw attendance rise to 95.2% , while Ottershaw Infant & Junior reduced persistent absence by 10%.

Read impact summary.

To learn more about the Boxall Profile® Online and how it’s being used to transform school cultures, visit www.boxallprofile.org or view the full impact report at www.schoolsallianceforexcellence.co.uk.