Earlier this month saw the first of the Thrive Forging New Connections conferences. Held at Exeter racecourse, we were fortunate to have well-known research scientist Dr Suzanne Zeedyk as our keynote speaker. Based at the University of Dundee, Dr Zeedyk is fascinated by babies’ innate capacity to connect. She has worked tirelessly to help the … Continued
The rising rate of exclusions was the issue the founders of Thrive initially came together to try and address back in 1994, and although the rate is not as high as it was then it has been on an upward trajectory since 2014. The concern today is that it is disadvantaged children and young people … Continued
Understanding how the adolescent sleep cycle works is fundamental to boosting the health and academic success of teenagers. We know that many young people find it difficult to wake up in the morning, arriving at school feeling tired and crucially unable to learn. Neuroscientists tell us that the teenage sleep-wake cycle differs to that of … Continued
The focus of this week’s Children’s Mental Health week is on how to be healthy ‘inside and out’. In Thrive we recognise that how we behave and respond to the world depends on the brain and body working together. The brain and body are inextricably linked, which is why when we experience strong emotions and … Continued
Alongside the integration of smart technology in children and young people’s lives, sits cyberbullying. This form of abuse takes place online or through smartphones and tablets. There are plenty of platforms within which we are spending time, from social media sites like Snapchat and Instagram, to gaming channels such as Xbox Live. Whilst plenty have … Continued
There has been a lot in the media about the rising numbers of children and young people with mental health disorders, and the lack of support and funding to help. While this is obviously very worrying, and given the year-plus long waiting lists needs addressing, shouldn’t we also be focusing on prevention? We know that, … Continued
The ONECPD SEND Conference took place in Salford on Wednesday 14th November. After both exhibiting and running a Thrive seminar, our Relationship Manager for Wales, Joey Bowers, talks to us about his time at the event. We were proud to be the main sponsor of this year’s Special Educational Needs Conference hosted by ONECPD Salford … Continued
We are delighted to announce that tickets for the first three Forging New Connections conferences of 2019 are now available. Dr Suzanne Zeedyk will be taking to the stage in Exeter, Barnsley, and Coventry to deliver her Keynote speech, Making up is more important than messing up. This year, Suzanne gave plenty of delegates and Practitioners … Continued
Get involved in this year’s Anti-Bullying Week, held between the 12th and 16th November. Organised by Anti-Bullying Alliance, the aim of the week is to raise awareness in all schools, settings and organisations of the short and long-term impacts of bullying. Bullying can affect anyone, from young children to adults; it is important for us … Continued
The 10th October is World Mental Health Day and Young Minds are encouraging everyone to say Hello Yellow! We’ll be dressing in yellow at Thrive HQ and we’d love for you to invite everyone in your setting to do the same. We want to show children and young people that they are not alone. Roughly … Continued
