![Dovecote School: ‘Outstanding’ from Ofsted and Thrive School of Excellence in just two years](/img_cms/blog/Dovecote School SoE(3)_680.jpg)
Dovecote School: ‘Outstanding’ from Ofsted and Thrive School of Excellence in just two years
22nd July 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Dovecote School, in Somerset, opened its doors in September 2022. In just two years, the school has been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, and recognised as a Thrive School of Excellence for its commitment to young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
![On Track Barnstaple: “Thrive underpins the success of our school”](/img_cms/blog/Thrive On Track Barnstaple(2)_680.jpg)
On Track Barnstaple: “Thrive underpins the success of our school”
11th July 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Many of the young people at On Track Barnstaple have experienced unsuccessful school placements and struggle to see a future for themselves. However, On Track’s mission is to ensure every pupil has the opportunity to succeed and gain the skills they need to progress to the next phase of their lives. With the help of Thrive, On Track has grown into a calm, caring school where all pupils feel safe, valued and empowered to be themselves.
![Sutton Park Primary School: A ‘totally different place’ thanks to Thrive](/img_cms/blog/Image (1)(2)_680.jpg)
Sutton Park Primary School: A ‘totally different place’ thanks to Thrive
19th June 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Looking for a solution to tackle disruptive classroom behaviour, Sutton Park started using Thrive in 2016. Since introducing the Approach, staff have been able to identify and support pupils struggling socially and emotionally, resulting in a significant reduction in behavioural incidents. Not only has the school been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, Sutton Park has also been recognised for its positive impact on pupils, and on the wider community, by being named a Thrive School of Excellence.
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Senior Mental Health Lead training: Enhanced support for colleagues and parents
23rd April 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies
Jo Simons, Lead Thrive Practitioner at England Lane Academy, identified a gap in mental health and wellbeing support for the staff and parents in the school community. Seizing the opportunity to upskill, Jo was able to access a second grant from the Department for Education to fund Senior Mental Health Lead training.
![Senior Mental Health Lead training: ‘Thrive was the obvious choice’](/img_cms/blog/shutterstock_284502632(5)_680.jpg)
Senior Mental Health Lead training: ‘Thrive was the obvious choice’
18th April 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies
Faced with a rising number of children struggling with their mental health, Whyteleafe Primary School's pastoral and Thrive lead, Heather Faulkner, booked a place on Thrive’s DfE-funded Senior Mental Health Lead training.
![Sheep Dip Lane Academy: From firefighting behaviour, to calm classrooms](/img_cms/blog/Sheep Dip Lane Academy - School of Excellence_680.jpg)
Sheep Dip Lane Academy: From firefighting behaviour, to calm classrooms
16th April 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Sheep Dip introduced Thrive in 2014 after noticing that a number of children were struggling to manage their emotions. This was preventing some children from accessing learning and staff were constantly having to firefight behaviour, with little lasting impact.
![Senior Mental Health Lead training: Improved support for pupils and staff](/img_cms/blog/shutterstock_1194252496 (1)_680.jpg)
Senior Mental Health Lead training: Improved support for pupils and staff
12th April 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies
Faced with an increasing number of pupils struggling with their mental health, and limited services available through the local authority, Zoe Newton, headteacher at Shirley Warren Primary and Nursery School, booked a place on Thrive’s DfE-funded Senior Mental Health Lead training.
![On Track Wisbech: The ‘extraordinary’ independent school re-engaging young people with learning](/img_cms/blog/On Track Wisbech_680.jpeg)
On Track Wisbech: The ‘extraordinary’ independent school re-engaging young people with learning
2nd April 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
On Track Wisbech is an independent school providing specialist education for pupils aged 11-16. As each learner has different and sometimes complex needs, On Track introduced Thrive to help staff better understand pupils’ behaviour and how best to support them so they can flourish in life and learning.
![Masefield Primary School: From attainment struggles, to top 3% in the country](/img_cms/blog/Masefield Primary School - School of Excellence Award_680.jpg)
Masefield Primary School: From attainment struggles, to top 3% in the country
12th March 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Masefield introduced Thrive in 2021 after grappling with academic achievement, low-level disruptive behaviour, and an increasing number of children struggling socially and emotionally. Faced with long waiting lists for external services and a lack of knowledge around emotional wellbeing among staff, Head of School, Andy Done, decided to explore the benefits of Thrive.
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Transforming lives: A case study of Heath Farm School's Thrive journey
9th January 2024 | Case Studies
The children love their Thrive sessions and it’s something that definitely works. Thrive has helped the wellbeing of our school grow, we have seen amazing effects on our children and nothing gives us greater joy than knowing how we have turned some of our pupils’ lives around with the Thrive Approach.