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
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
With Ofsted now proposing to look at both the personal development and behaviour of students as separate judgements during inspection, the impact of the Thrive Approach could not be more relevant. Drawing on established neuroscience and attachment theory, Thrive offers a powerful way of working with children and young people to support their social and … Continued
There has been much debate on how we should manage our use of screen time following guidance published by The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health earlier this month. Rather than clamping down on phones, tablets and laptops, it is recommended that parents and carers concentrate on ensuring their children get enough sleep, exercise and … Continued
Suzanne Zeedyk, the renowned childhood development research scientist, took to the stage at the University of South Wales to deliver an empowering keynote speech at a conference promoting children’s wellbeing. The conference for the 15 schools in the Thrive Aberdare cluster earlier this month was designed to explore best practice for building the social and emotional … 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
Certain classroom behaviours are compromising the learning potential of many at Mangotsfield School in Bristol. Last night BBC Two aired their documentary ‘School’, a film exploring how Thrive is used to support the Ready to Learn scheme. Chief executive Will Roberts and his team at the school decided to introduce Ready to Learn: a strict … Continued
Donna Ellison became the Head Teacher of Whitnash Primary School in Leamington Spa in 2016. She arrived to a school in chaos but firmly believes that exclusions are not the answer. Taking a more understanding approach, Donna uses her Thrive practice to nurture supportive and sustainable relationships with the children, parents and staff. Upon her … Continued
