The benefits of Family Thrive – for pupils, schools and families
12th February 2025 | Blogs | News
Family Thrive is a short course that schools run for parents and carers to help them understand the Thrive Approach and how it makes a difference to the wellbeing of children – and therefore the whole family. Read more to find out the benefits of Family Thrive to children, schools, families and the wider community.
Woodend Farm School: An inclusive approach to wellbeing and learning
11th February 2025 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Woodend Farm School is an independent special school in Essex. In just over a year, the school has been recognised as a Thrive School of Excellence for its commitment to supporting pupils’ social and emotional development and for creating an inclusive environment where young people feel safe, supported and ready to learn.
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Exploring my emotions: Free resources for children and young people
3rd February 2025 | Blogs
This Children’s Mental Health Week, we’re excited to share a series of bitesize videos designed to support children and young people to understand and manage their emotions. In keeping with this year’s theme, ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’, the videos empower children and young people to explore their feelings, build self-awareness and develop strategies to help them navigate different emotions.
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New Thrive resources launched to mark Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week
3rd February 2025 | Blogs
Advice on spotting the early warning signs of poor mental health in children and young people has been launched by Thrive in celebration of Children’s Mental Health Week.
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How to become a Thrive Licensed Practitioner through an apprenticeship
30th January 2025 | Blogs
Thrive Licensed Practitioners play a crucial role in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. This blog delves into what the role entails, the personal and professional benefits, the positive impact on pupils, and how a Thrive apprenticeship could be the perfect route to gaining your qualification.
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Empowering growth: Thrive’s new triple award Advanced Practitioner Apprenticeships
22nd January 2025 | Blogs
Thrive is delighted to announce the launch of two new levy-funded, triple award apprenticeships. The ideal pathway for people who have previously trained as Licensed Practitioners, the Thrive Advanced Practitioner Apprenticeship and the Thrive Advanced Practitioner Leadership Apprenticeship offer advanced and unique opportunities to upskill staff, empower professional growth, and impact the lives of children and young people.
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Churchward School: “Academic achievement and emotional wellbeing go hand in hand”
21st January 2025 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Churchward School, part of Brunel Academies Trust, is a unique special free school in Swindon supporting young people aged 11-19 years with autism and associated social communication difficulties. Now a Thrive School of Excellence, Churchward School has seen significant improvements in students’ emotional wellbeing and social development, creating firm foundations for academic success.
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West Lancashire Community High School: How Thrive’s consistent approach boosts wellbeing and attendance
15th January 2025 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Discover how West Lancashire Community High School improved wellbeing, attendance, and emotional resilience with Thrive’s consistent approach.
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Thrive advocates for Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in critical conversation at House of Commons event
10th January 2025 | Blogs
At the start of the year, Thrive had the pleasure of addressing Members of Parliament at an exclusive reception at the House of Commons. The event highlighted the critical importance of social and emotional skills for our children and young people as well as the impact on school attendance, attainment, behaviour and wellbeing.
Thrive joins national DfE initiative to tackle school absenteeism
6th January 2025 | Blogs
Thrive is playing a pivotal role in the Attendance Mentoring Pilot Expansion (AMPE) project, a major Department for Education initiative aimed at testing the impact of mentoring on reducing persistent absenteeism in schools across England.