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
Thrive are offering a new, lower priced version of the Thrive Childhood Licensed Practitioner course which includes a first CPD and the benefit of fewer days away from the school setting. We are delighted to announce that we are now offering a new version of the Thrive Childhood Licensed Practitioner® course that comes at a … 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
When Thrive heard about Help Me, I’m Fine, a charity set up by Helen Cousin after tragically losing her teenage daughter, Maisie, to suicide in June 2017, it decided to nominate them as the Thrive charity of the year and fundraise for a sensory garden at Misterton Primary School. The sensory garden is part of … Continued
Navigating the exam period can be extremely difficult for everybody involved. When levels of stress are increased by examination deadlines, we need to support our young people, teachers, parents and carers in order to safeguard wellbeing. It is important to remember that our stress response, at a healthy level, helps us to perform under pressure, … Continued
What a busy week Group 2a have had. Our favourite time of the week is Thrive. The Thrive approach uses neuroscience, attachment theory and child development to create a powerful way of working with children that supports their social and emotional development. At Joseph Norton in KS2, we spend our afternoons participating in Thrive activities … Continued
For a limited time only*, take advantage of our Licensed Practitioner training offers by starting a course with us this academic year. * FREE with any Early Years, Childhood or Adolescent Licensed Practitioner course: – the first two modules in the brand new Thrive e-induction package. Please click here to find 10-day Practitioner Thrive training … 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
To celebrate World Book Day 2019, we’re giving you the chance to win a selection of best-selling children’s books. To enter, ask the children in your setting or home to think about their favourite storybook character. Then, using our template, invite them to draw, paint, collage or use anything they’d like to bring their character … 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
