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Principles for Supporting Inclusive Practice in Schools
10th March 2026 | Blogs | In the news | News
What does inclusive practice look like in everyday school life? This blog introduces the eight Principles for Supporting Inclusive Practice, offering a clear starting point for creating classrooms where every child feels safe, valued and able to learn. Watch the short video overview and download the printable poster to share with your team.
National review of leadership apprenticeships: What schools need to know
25th February 2026 | Blogs | In the news | News
Schools planning levy-funded leadership development may face changes later this year, as a national review on funding is underway. This blog explains what that could mean for Thrive’s Level 5 leadership apprenticeships, why timing matters, and how to secure funded progression while current rules remain in place.
Landmark study: Severe absenteeism cut by more than a third in Thrive schools
23rd February 2026 | Blogs | In the news | News | Impact Reports | Insights
A landmark independent study by ImpactEd Evaluation of more than 2,600 schools in England found that schools using the Thrive Approach reduced severe absenteeism by up to 38%, with overall severe absence 15% lower than national averages. The evaluation also reported lower exclusion rates and improved pupil and staff wellbeing, highlighting the measurable impact of a relational, trauma-sensitive approach.
Understanding Ofsted’s 2025 framework: What it means for wellbeing and inclusion
15th October 2025 | Blogs | In the news | News
From November 2025, schools in England will be inspected under Ofsted's new Education Inspection Framework that puts pupil wellbeing, personal development and inclusion centre stage. Moving away from single-word judgements, the new approach offers a more rounded picture of school life and recognises that wellbeing is central to learning.
How to get the true measure of wellbeing interventions
15th August 2023 | In the news | News | Insights
Read how settings can measure their wellbeing interventions to ensure that they are truly effective
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Thrive saves money on staff costs and improves behaviour and attainment
6th July 2023 | In the news | News | Insights | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Read how Thomas Arnold Primary School, in Dagenham, have seen behaviour and attainment improve - while staff costs have fallen in relation to coping with disrupted lessons and problems with behaviour.
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When children feel the cost of living strain
11th May 2023 | In the news | Insights
Families are having a rough time of it because of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, not least children.
Understanding neuroscience can help children to succeed
4th April 2023 | In the news | Insights
The crisis in children and young people's mental health and wellbeing is finally getting the attention it needs and deserves, writes Thrive's Managing Director Anna Smee
Thrive praise after Ofsted report at Essex primary school
17th January 2023 | In the news
Burrsville Infant Academy headteacher expresses delight at recent ofsted report
The education system needs to change - here's how
13th December 2022 | In the news
Anna Smee, Thrive's Managing Director, sets out why she believes that the education system should have more of an emphasis on mental wellbeing in order to unlock attendance, behaviour and attainment.