Is the Boxall Profile good?
The Boxall is an excellent assessment tool used for the purposes it was designed for: identifying the social/emotional needs, planning to better meet those needs and tracking progress over time.
What does a Boxall Profile assess?
The Boxall Profile provides a framework for the precise assessment of children and young people’s social and emotional aptitudes. It provides staff with insights and suggests points of entry into the child’s world, allowing teachers to think about what lies behind their student’s behaviour, and how to plan accordingly.
Is the Boxall profile free?
Once you’ve registered, we’ll send you a token for a free assessment. The Boxall Profile® is easy to use, but we recommend training at least one member of your staff in using the tool, to make sure your school is getting the most benefit from it.
What are the six principles of nurture?
There are six principles that explain how nurture can help you and others.
- Our learning is understood developmentally.
- The classroom offers a safe base.
- The importance of nurture for the development of wellbeing.
- Language is a vital means of communication.
- All behaviour is communication.
When was the Boxall Profile created?
The Boxall Profile was developed in the 1970s in the United Kingdom by Marjorie Boxall to identify children who had come into school unprepared to meet the demands of classroom life and needed support in a nurture group.
How often should a Boxall profile be completed?
twice a year
We recommend that a Boxall Profile® Online assessment is completed at least twice a year, but no more than three times a year.
What are the 6 principles of nurture?
What is a nurture curriculum?
Nurture groups are small, structured teaching groups for pupils showing signs of behavioural, social or emotional difficulties, particularly those who are experiencing disruption or distress outside of school.
What is the nurture approach?
A nurturing approach recognises that positive relationships are central to both learning and wellbeing. A key aspect of a nurturing approach is an understanding of attachment theory and how a child’s early experiences can have a significant impact on their development.
What does a nurture teacher do?
Nurture groups assess learning and social and emotional needs and give help that is needed to remove the barriers to learning. The relationship between the two nurture staff is always nurturing and supportive, providing a role model for children.
What does nurture classroom look like?
A nurturing approach has a key focus on the school environment and emphasises the balance between care and challenge which incorporates attunement, warmth and connection alongside structure, high expectations and a focus on achievement and attainment.