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Unauthorised Absence: Listening to families, supporting schools, challenging the system
Drawing on her experience as a headteacher, foster carer and parent, Viv Trask-Hall reflects on Unauthorised Absence and the families struggling to be heard. She explores what children experiencing school distress need, the pressures facing educators and why wider change is needed.
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13th November 2026 | Blogs | News
Unauthorised Absence: Listening to families, supporting schools, challenging the system
Drawing on her experience as a headteacher, foster carer and parent, Viv Trask-Hall reflects on Unauthorised Absence and the families struggling to be...
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13th November 2026 | Blogs
Professional development that fits around you: Introducing Thrive's new on-demand courses
Discover Thrive's new range of on-demand short courses, designed to make professional learning more flexible and accessible for busy educators....
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30th October 2026 | Blogs | News
Thrive Launches New Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship
A new funded pathway for teaching assistants in the earlier stages of their career, looking to gain a nationally recognised qualification while...
29th October 2026 | Blogs | News
Thrive Launches New Inclusion and Wellbeing Project Lead Level 4 Apprenticeship
Thrive has launched the new Inclusion and Wellbeing Project Lead Level 4 Apprenticeship, combining Thrive Licensed Practitioner training with the...
28th October 2026 | Blogs | In the news | News
Thrive joins national panel helping shape future anti-bullying and behaviour guidance
Thrive's Head of Theory and Practice and Principal Trainer, Viv Trask-Hall, has joined the Department for Education's Anti-bullying and Behaviour...
15th October 2026 | Blogs
Talking to parents about a child’s needs: practical prompts for nursery teams
How can nursery teams talk to parents about a child’s needs when their experiences differ? Explore practical prompts for sharing observations,...
9th October 2026 | Blogs
How Thrive Schools are improving behaviour through earlier recognition and consistent support
Schools are increasingly asking how they can reduce repeated behaviour incidents without placing additional pressure on staff. This blog explores how...
7th October 2026 | Blogs
Victoria's Story: Leading positive change through a Thrive apprenticeship
Discover how a Thrive apprenticeship helped Victoria Thompson build expertise, lead positive change and create a lasting impact for children and...
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7th October 2026 | Blogs
Beyond Managing Behaviour: 5 Ways to Bridge the Gap Between Leadership and Classroom Experience
Why can behaviour data show improvement while classroom staff still feel exhausted? This article explores the perception gap that can emerge between...
28th September 2026 | Blogs
Consistency Without Sameness: What Does a Whole-School Approach to Behaviour Really Look Like?
How do you create consistency without losing sight of individual need? This blog explores how shared understanding, clear expectations and a common...
25th September 2026 | Blogs
Recognising Need Early: I've Noticed Something. What Happens Next?
You've noticed something, but what happens next? As expectations around early identification continue to grow, early years practitioners are...
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21st September 2026 | Blogs | News
Why shared understanding matters across your whole school or setting
Discover why shared understanding is key to building more consistent practice across schools and settings, and how whole-staff development can help...