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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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4th November 2022 | Blogs
Your quick wins for improving attendance this term
One in four children were persistently absent from school in autumn 2021 compared to one in nine pre-pandemic. Join us in conversation with Education...
4th November 2022 | Blogs
Working with parents and carers to tackle school avoidance
In this Thrive webinar produced in partnership with Tes, Ellie Costello, Olivia Hennessey and Alison Winsborough sit down with Tes Senior Editor,...
31st October 2022 | Blogs
The impact of bullying on attendance
"We know that bullying goes hand in hand with school absence." Lauren Seager-Smith. CEO, Kidscape. Listen in to her top tips for dealing with bullying...
30th October 2022 | Blogs
Emotional Based School Avoidance: How to spot the signs
In this 18-minute podcast, Thrive's Relationship Manager, Dom Sagar, highlights the early signs of emotional based school avoidance and explains ways...
30th October 2022 | Blogs
How embedding Thrive boosts primary school attendance: the pupils' voice
In these 2 short videos, primary school pupils Markaine and Lewis provide insight into how Thrive has supported them to be (and stay) at Hagley...
30th October 2022 | Blogs
How embedding Thrive boosts secondary school attendance: the pupils' voice
In these 2 short videos, pupils DJ and Annie provide insight into how Thrive has supported them to be (and stay) at The Elland Academy - an...
13th October 2022 | News | Thrive Ambassador Schools | In the news
#ThriveImpact - 'Relationships are key to resilience'
Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy has been recognised as an Ambassador School by Thrive for its support of pupils' emotional health and wellbeing.
11th October 2022 | News | Thrive Ambassador Schools | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Praise from Ofsted for Thrive School of Excellence
Voyage Learning Campus has been named as a School of Excellence and praised by Ofsted for the role it plays in supporting the wellbeing of its pupils...
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7th October 2022 | Blogs
"School behaviour policies ineffective in creating change"
A survey by the Children and Young People's Mental Health Coalition has found that children and parents are unhappy with how behaviour is being...
7th October 2022 | Blogs
The undisputed connection between behaviour and mental health in schools
A proud member of the Children and Young People's Mental Health Coalition, Thrive's Anna Smee talks punitive measures and mental health with Coalition...
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4th October 2022 | Blogs
REAch2 Academy Trust's Associate Leader for SEND talks life as a busy SENDCO
From the qualities of a good SENDCO to the challenges and rewards of the role. Alistair Dewar, Associate School Leader for SEND at REAch2 Academy...
3rd October 2022 | Blogs
Why Kids Miss School (and the support you need to get them through the gates)
Panorama's 'Why Kids Miss School' was an insightful watch that shone a light on something that Thrive is passionate about - improving attendance and...