The National Nurturing Schools Programme

Get the proven tools, training, and support you need to help children thrive. Our whole-school package can improve attainment, attendance, behaviour and engagement right across your school.

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The National Nurturing Schools Programme helps you tackle the challenges you face every day, with expert support tailored to your school. 

  • Improve attendance and behaviour – Use a proven whole-school approach to tackle social, emotional, and mental health challenges, leading to better engagement
  • Boost outcomes for every child – Create a nurturing environment that enhances learning, strengthens resilience, and helps pupils achieve their full potential
  • Target support using the Boxall Profile® Online – Get unlimited use of our unique assessment tool (worth up to £1300)

You’ll get 18 months of support, accredited training, one-to-one help and two years’ unlimited use of the Boxall Profile® Online to get you ready to apply for the prestigious National Nurturing Schools Award.

Our experts will guide your team every step of the way, using a framework that adapts to your school’s values, and addresses the unique needs of your pupils. 

Sessions start every term, so you can join other school leaders on your journey whenever you're ready.

The programme comes highly recommended by other heads and school leaders, with an outstanding Net Promoter Score of over 70. 

To get started, sign up now for our next starting dates.

Or if you already have the National Nurturing Schools Award, you can renew your award at a special rate after three years.