Level 5 Operations Manager apprenticeship is being defunded - secure one of the final funded places
19th March 2026 | Blogs | Events | In the news | News
The government has confirmed the Level 5 Operations Manager apprenticeship is being defunded, removing a key funded route into leadership development. With limited places remaining, this guide explains what’s changing, what you gain from the qualification, and why acting now could secure one of the final funded opportunities.
What inclusive practice in schools really looks like: Insights from Daniel Sobel and Viv Trask-Hall
Spotlight on Daniel Sobel, Founder of Inclusion Expert and Chair of the International Forums of Inclusion Practitioners (IFIP), shaping inclusion worldwide
3rd March 2026 | Blogs | Events
In this spotlight blog, we introduce Daniel Sobel, founder of Inclusion Expert and Chair of the International Forums of Inclusion Practitioners. With growing pressure on schools to demonstrate strong inclusive practice, Daniel’s Inclusion 2.0 perspective offers a clear shift in thinking: inclusion is not about paperwork, placement or labels, but about children’s daily experience of belonging, participation and support. The blog explores why behaviour, attendance and wellbeing must be understood as connected, and invites leaders to join our upcoming webinar to gain practical insight into what meaningful inclusion looks like in action.
When truth feels unstable: deepfakes, distressing content and the safeguarding challenge
23rd February 2026 | Blogs | Events | News
Schools and trusts are already managing safeguarding incidents involving AI-generated images, video and audio. This blog explores how manipulated and distressing online content is affecting school communities and examines how high-profile stories and viral content are shaping the emotional landscape in education settings, and why calm, informed responses matter more than ever.
Our next book club read: My Life After Trauma Handbook
Thrive’s new book club – meet the author session
