Our impact

We have been championing inclusion for over 50 years and our work has made a positive difference in thousands of schools across the UK.

Our education system is facing huge pressure but there is a proven way to address these challenges.

Nurture is helping...

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In a pilot programme across five North Somerset schools, nurture group membership correlated with an average 5% increase in attendance across the five schools.

Our Nurturing Kent programme saw a 4.6% improvement in attendance for SEND pupils.

“I was previously told that he could not learn in a school environment and certainly not work unsupported, this has been proven to be untrue."

- Parent of North Somerset pupil

The Evidence Pack for Nurture

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In our pilot programme across five North Somerset schools, there was a 94% reduction in days missed due to suspension in one secondary school.

"It changed my behaviour; I can get help; I focus more in lessons."

- Nurture group student

The Evidence Pack for Nurture

The Boxall Childhood Project was conducted across four terms in 25 primary schools across England. 1 in 4 children (26%) had moderate social and emotional developmental needs that could be identified by the Boxall Profile® but that otherwise were largely hidden.

“We were able to act early rather than have children need more serious interventions in year 5 or 6 when issues like really disruptive behaviour might emerge.”

- Nurture Lead at participating school

The Evidence Pack for Nurture

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In our Nurturing Kent programme, which ran in 300 mainstream primary and secondary schools across the county, most teachers (81%) agreed that there were improvements in the engagement and learning of pupils with identified SEND, including better attainment and progress.

"We have a child in year six who is very deregulated emotionally [...] The small change in approach has enabled staff to have a deeper understanding and respect for the challenges he faces on a daily basis."

- Teacher in participating school

The Evidence Pack for Nurture

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Nurture in action

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Nurtureuk was commissioned by Kent County Council to deliver the three-year Nurturing Kent Programme, which ran in 300 mainstream primary and secondary schools across the county. An independent evaluation found that...

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Source: The Evidence for Nurture

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Educators say...

“Our attendance is where it’s never been before and our exclusions are lower than they’ve ever been. I feel we’re much richer and stronger as a school as a consequence of nurture.”

Neil Hutchins, Assistant Headteacher

Heathcote School & Science College, London

“I truly believe that nurture has been instrumental in our success here at Norbury Manor Primary School. By creating a safe and welcoming environment for all of our students, we are able to foster a culture of learning and growth that will serve them well throughout their lives.”

Sonia Potter, Headteacher

Norbury Manor Primary School

“I have witnessed first-hand the transformative power of the nurturing approach in our schools.”

James Roach, CEO

Inclusive Multi Academy Trust

“Our whole school was [Boxall Profile®] assessed during Term 3 and is due to be assessed again this term. It has helped to highlight children that may have otherwise slipped under the radar regarding SEMH, and has allowed us to even more precisely track the interventions and support strategies that are being put in place for our more vulnerable pupils and to track the progress that they are making in regards to their SEMH needs”

Anonymous Teacher

Nurturing Kent

“I genuinely think, if we hadn’t done this when we did it [implemented nurture], at least two of my [year 10/11] boys would be in prison now.”

Holly Woollcott, Designated Safeguarding Lead

Fulston Manor School, Kent

“Nurture is going nowhere; this is what we do, and we are all reaping the rewards from that.”

Tony Doran, Headteacher

Virtual School Kent

“A child who has experienced previous trauma and had no preschool experience is now accessing school full time…They are now engaging with their class and their social and emotional skills have developed well. They have built strong relationships with key adults”

Anonymous Teacher

Nurturing Kent

During the last year, we reached over...

359,000

practitioners

13,345

pupils

5,000

schools

With over...

800

training sessions

7,900

settings using the Boxall Profile®

The Evidence for Nurture Practice

Our education system is facing huge pressure. The proven way to address these challenges is nurture.

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