![We’ve just become an Ambassador School with Excellence in Environment – here’s how we made our school a nurturing, calm space](/img_cms/blog/Sophie Watson_680.jpeg)
We’ve just become an Ambassador School with Excellence in Environment – here’s how we made our school a nurturing, calm space
16th November 2023 | Blogs | News | Thrive Ambassador Schools
When Heartwood CE VC Primary and Nursery School became a Thrive Ambassador School with Excellence in Environment, assessors commented that the school had wowed them with their approach to creating a nurturing, calming place for children to learn. Read on to find out Heartwood's top tips.
![How I introduced Thrive at a new setting – which went on to be rated Outstanding in its first year](/img_cms/blog/Leah Roberts_680.jpg)
How I introduced Thrive at a new setting – which went on to be rated Outstanding in its first year
19th September 2023 | Blogs | News | Thrive Ambassador Schools
Leah Roberts, Family, Inclusion and Wellbeing Coordinator at Dovecote School, in Somerset, explains the steps they took to effectively embed Thrive into a brand new setting.
![New Somerset special school wins a hat trick of accolades](/img_cms/blog/Dovecote_ (002)_680.jpg)
New Somerset special school wins a hat trick of accolades
24th July 2023 | News | Thrive Ambassador Schools
Dovecote School, based at Shapwick, near Bridgwater, which has been open for less than a year, has been judged as Outstanding by Ofsted and won two awards for its focus on mental wellbeing.
![‘Our children say how they feel so we can resolve problems before they occur’](/img_cms/blog/Kaizen Primary School saved_680.jpg)
‘Our children say how they feel so we can resolve problems before they occur’
2nd March 2023 | Case Studies | Thrive Ambassador Schools
Read how the Thrive Approach has helped this London school to occupy a unique place at the heart of its community
![Bedfordshire nursery is the first in the UK to become an Ambassador School for mental health](/img_cms/blog/Rothesay Nursery Rohini, Helen, Yvonne and Liz_(1)_680.jpg)
Bedfordshire nursery is the first in the UK to become an Ambassador School for mental health
3rd January 2023 | News | Thrive Ambassador Schools | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Rothesay Nursery School, in Bedfordshire, has become the first in the UK to be named an Ambassador School for mental health and wellbeing.
![Training that unpicked the neuroscience behind behaviour – how Thrive has made a difference to this nursery school](/img_cms/blog/Rothesay - Rohini, Helen, Yvonne, Liz(1)_680.jpg)
Training that unpicked the neuroscience behind behaviour – how Thrive has made a difference to this nursery school
15th December 2022 | Case Studies | Thrive Ambassador Schools
Read how the Thrive Approach has helped this nursery to be praised by Ofsted for its calm environment
![How emotional regulation helped to unlock our students' attainment](/img_cms/blog/ruth_680.jpg)
How emotional regulation helped to unlock our students' attainment
12th December 2022 | News | Case Studies | Thrive Ambassador Schools
In this 2 minute video case study, Ruth Minhall, Executive Head of Tuition Extra, explains how embedding Thrive has helped it to remove barriers to students' learning, resulting in a 95% pass rate for GCSEs
![Why a whole school approach to mental health is needed](/img_cms/blog/thrive_hero_image_example-min_680.jpg)
Why a whole school approach to mental health is needed
15th November 2022 | In the news | News | Impact Reports | Thrive Ambassador Schools
A Thrive Licensed Practitioner explains how a whole school approach to mental health is helping pupils to manage the impact of the pandemic at her London primary school
![Worcestershire school praised by Ofsted for its use of the Thrive Approach](/img_cms/blog/Hagley Kerry Baggott - Thrive Lead, Tillie Flack and Finley Hill - Thrive Ambassadors(1)(1)_680.jpg)
Worcestershire school praised by Ofsted for its use of the Thrive Approach
10th November 2022 | News | Thrive Ambassador Schools | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Hagley Primary School has been named as a School of Excellence and praised by Ofsted for the role it plays in supporting the wellbeing of its pupils.
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#ThriveImpact - 'Relationships are key to resilience'
13th October 2022 | News | Thrive Ambassador Schools | In the news
Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy has been recognised as an Ambassador School by Thrive for its support of pupils' emotional health and wellbeing.