How can playtime be better structured to suit children with autism? In her latest article, Lynn McCann explores the issues that may arise for children with autism during playtime and presents possible strategies to overcome them. Each child’s experience can be completely different to the next and it is therefore highly important to work with each … Continued
Get creative in your setting this September for National Poetry Day! To celebrate National Poetry Day this year we’re running a competition for all settings, whether you’re a Thrive school or simply interested in our Approach. From teachers and parents to carers and healthcare workers, if you’re working with children then we’d love for you to … Continued
The Good Childhood Report, conducted by The Children’s Society, concluded that children and young people may be prevented from reflecting favourably on their upbringing as a result of disadvantages. The Good Childhood Report 2017 presents the extent of these disadvantages, such as exposure to crime and abuse, and the occurrence of multiple disadvantage which can cause … Continued
After a busy three months as our brand new Central Region Coordinator, Lesley Ravenscroft unpacks her first 2,683 miles with the Thrive Approach. You can never have too much glitter. I am coming up to three months in my role as Coordinator for the Central Region for Thrive. So far, that is 2683 miles and … Continued
The cultivation of secondary classrooms suitable for young people with autistic or other SEND needs is fundamental to both personal and academic success. Secondary schools offer up plenty of challenges for children and young people with autism. From classroom navigation to the successful completion of homework, teachers must remember to create inclusive environments suitable for … Continued
Research from the National Literacy Trust suggests that more could be done to engage children with reading at secondary school level. How can we help young people to foster a love of books? Dame Jacqueline Wilson is a popular name in most classrooms, with over 40 million copies of her books sold in the UK … Continued
Increase in permanent school exclusions indicate our education system is failing SEN pupils According to government figures released last Thursday, the number of permanent exclusions from schools in England has gone up, with the equivalent of 35 children being expelled every school day. Children with special education and disability needs (SEND) are grossly over-represented in … Continued
With fidget spinners and JoJo Bows dominating classrooms, Simon Creasey explores the psychology behind some of the biggest school crazes. Trends have always swept through schools, from marbles to Pokémon, they come from nowhere and don’t seem to stick around for a particularly long time. Creasey explains that to understand this we must first understand … Continued
Research suggests that an improved integration of emotional intelligence within schools could have a significant impact on mental health, academic progress, and social skills for children. Reporting for the Metro, Emily Reynolds calls upon a new study from the University of Illinois at Chicago, UBC and Loyola University, which states that lessons in emotional intelligence could provide young … Continued
Rising mental health issues are causing almost half of schools in England to see a rise in depression and self-harm amongst children. Incidents of self-harm among children and young people are affecting more than 10,000 schools, as research issued today shows a 45% increase across schools in England. The Key – an organisation providing leadership … Continued
