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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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Apprenticeship reforms in 2026: Levy changes and what education leaders need to know
From April 2026, confirmed changes to Apprenticeship Levy funding will shorten expiry periods, increase employer contributions and remove the...
24th March 2026 | Blogs | News
Thrive and Yipiyap announce partnership
Thrive is proud to be partnering with peer learning specialist Yipiyap to bring innovative, short-form video content into its training solutions. From...
19th March 2026 | Blogs | Events | In the news | News
Level 5 Operations Manager apprenticeship is being defunded - secure one of the final funded places
The government has confirmed the Level 5 Operations Manager apprenticeship is being defunded, removing a key funded route into leadership development....
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10th March 2026 | Blogs | In the news | News
Principles for Supporting Inclusive Practice in Schools
What does inclusive practice look like in everyday school life? This blog introduces the eight Principles for Supporting Inclusive Practice, offering...
Responding to High‑Profile Exploitative News in Schools: Why boundaries matter more than answers
Often, young people encounter high‑profile exploitative news stories first through social media in a form that is fragmented, emotionally...
25th February 2026 | Blogs | In the news | News
National review of leadership apprenticeships: What schools need to know
Schools planning levy-funded leadership development will face challenges as funded leadership development is being removed. This blog explains what...
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23rd February 2026 | Blogs | Events | News
When truth feels unstable: deepfakes, distressing content and the safeguarding challenge
Schools and trusts are already managing safeguarding incidents involving AI-generated images, video and audio. This blog explores how manipulated and...
23rd February 2026 | Blogs | In the news | News | Impact Reports | Insights
Landmark study: Severe absenteeism cut by more than a third in Thrive schools
A landmark independent study by ImpactEd Evaluation of more than 2,600 schools in England found that schools using the Thrive Approach reduced severe...
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27th January 2026 | Blogs | News
Children's Mental Health Week 2026: Free resources to support belonging
Planning for Children's Mental Health Week 2026? Explore Thrive's free resources to support belonging, emotional safety, and wellbeing across early...
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26th January 2026 | News | Blogs
Thrive and Best Practice Network International forge global strategic partnership with IFIP
Thrive and Best Practice Network International's commitment to inclusive education has been recognised through a strategic partnership with the...
22nd January 2026 | Blogs | News
Screens in early childhood: Understanding the impact on development
Screens are part of many young children's lives from an early age. This blog explores how changing screen use is shaping early childhood development,...
20th January 2026 | Blogs | News
Screens and constant connectivity, understanding behaviour in schools
Constant connectivity is changing how children regulate emotions, relate to others and engage with learning, and schools are increasingly seeing the...