The pioneering educational psychologist Marjorie Boxall died earlier this month at the age of 81. She was ahead of her time in developing a strategy for helping children with emotional and behavioural difficulties to prepare for mainstream schooling. Known then and now as 'nurture groups', such strategies have flourished and there are more than 300 across Britain today.
The pioneering educational psychologist Marjorie Boxall died earlier this month at the age of 81. She was ahead of her time in developing a strategy for helping children with emotional and behavioural difficulties to prepare for mainstream schooling. Known then and now as 'nurture groups', such strategies have flourished and there are more than 300 across Britain today.
