6th February 2023 1 minute read
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In this video case study, Alison Wheeler, Headteacher at Palmerston School, in Liverpool, shares how the setting uses Thrive to create positive relationships between staff and pupils. Children are ‘keen and ready to start their lessons’ and feel safe and able to talk to staff. Palmerston School has been rated as Outstanding by Ofsted at its last four inspections, with its wellbeing provision for staff and pupils praised by inspectors.
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