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3rd June 2026 | Blogs
How a Pastoral Manager strengthened whole-school wellbeing through a leadership apprenticeship
Discover how a Thrive leadership apprenticeship helped Deb, a Pastoral Manager and Thrive Licensed Practitioner, strengthen her leadership skills, influence whole-school decision-making and drive improvements in wellbeing and inclusion. Read how her professional development created a ripple effect across the school, building staff confidence, supporting strategic planning and helping improve outcomes for children and young people.
1st June 2026 | Blogs
Develop emotionally informed leadership with Thrive's Early Years Level 5 Apprenticeship
Thrive's Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 5 combines leadership development with Thrive Licensed Practitioner training, giving early years settings a funded route to strengthen inclusive practice, emotional wellbeing and in-house expertise. Designed for experienced practitioners and aspiring leaders, the programme supports settings to build confident, emotionally informed practice across their provision.
28th May 2026 | Blogs
Inclusive Practice in the Early Years: Why Support Should Start Before Diagnosis
Inclusive practice in the early years begins long before a child receives a formal diagnosis. As levels of SEND, communication needs and emotional dysregulation continue to rise, early years practitioners are increasingly focused on creating environments where every child feels safe, supported and able to participate. This blog explores why regulation, emotional safety and responsive relationships sit at the heart of inclusive practice, alongside practical approaches that help settings build more inclusive environments where children can thrive.