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Anthony Magee on AI, wellbeing and understanding the benefits and risks
23rd December 2025 | Blogs | Insights
As AI becomes part of everyday life for children and young people, its influence extends beyond the classroom. Anthony Magee, Head of Data and Insight at Supporting Education Group, explores what this means for wellbeing, attention and development. Drawing on data, behavioural psychology and cognitive science, he considers how AI can support curiosity and inclusion, and where it may disrupt emotional regulation, relationships and healthy boundaries. The focus is on helping educators respond with intention, ethics and a grounded understanding of how children think, learn and relate.
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PSED in early years, what a relational, evidence-based approach looks like
How to tackle persistent absenteeism in schools
Reduced behavioural incidents and staff who feel well-supported and equipped to handle challenges
16th November 2023 | News | Case Studies | Insights
Read how Thrive has given senior leaders at Holy Trinity and St John’s CoE Primary School an understanding of behaviour as communication of unmet need. This has resulted in calmer, less disruptive classrooms and staff who feel supported and equipped to handle behaviour challenges.
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Simple strategies that can help MATs to prioritise attendance
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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Building relationships and gaining insights from data – the impact of Thrive at Feltham YOI
6th July 2023 | News | Case Studies | Insights
Read how Feltham Young Offenders Institute adapted the Thrive Approach to work in the youth justice system.
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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