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Inclusive Mainstream Fund: A Guide for Schools and SEND Leaders
Learn what the Inclusive Mainstream Fund (IMF) means for schools and post-16 settings, how funding can be used, and how leaders can build evidence-informed inclusion strategies aligned with SEND reform.
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16th July 2026 | Blogs
What are Inclusion Bases in schools? DfE guidance explained
Understand what Inclusion Bases are, who they support, how they link to DfE guidance and what schools should consider when developing or reviewing...
16th July 2026 | Blogs
Secondary school Inclusion Bases: what the government expectation means for leaders
Explore what secondary school Inclusion Bases mean for leaders, including how to review targeted provision, connect support to classroom practice and...
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16th July 2026 | Blogs
Kellie’s story: Building confidence and leadership through a Thrive apprenticeship
Discover how Student Support Lead, Kellie Brick, completed her Thrive apprenticeship with distinction, growing in confidence and bringing new...
9th July 2026 | Blogs
Already a Thrive Licensed Practitioner? Here's why many practitioners take the next step
Explore how Thrive Advanced Practitioner builds on the foundations of Thrive Licensed Practitioner training, the advanced skills you'll develop and...
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2nd July 2026 | Blogs
Package or apprenticeship? Choosing the right route to becoming a Thrive School
Compare the different routes to becoming a Thrive School, including packages, apprenticeships, eligibility and funding options. Download our free...
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2nd July 2026 | Blogs
Package or apprenticeship? Choosing the right route to becoming a Thrive Early Years Setting
Compare Thrive PSED provision and the Level 5 apprenticeship. Download our free guide to choosing the right route to becoming a Thrive Early Years...
26th June 2026 | Blogs
Dual-Award Apprenticeships: Strengthening Staff Development and Pupil Wellbeing
Explore how Thrive’s dual-award apprenticeships help staff gain recognised qualifications, become Thrive Licensed Practitioners and strengthen...
18th June 2026 | Blogs
Rising Needs Need More Than a Quick Fix: Planning for the 2026/27 Academic Year
As leaders prepare for the 2026/27 academic year, many are facing the same question: how do we create environments that are equipped to meet rising...
11th 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,...
9th June 2026 | Blogs
How Thrive Advanced Practitioners Help Schools Strengthen Inclusion and Family Partnerships
Why are Thrive Advanced Practitioners becoming increasingly important in schools? Explore how the role of the Thrive practitioner is evolving, the...
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...
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...