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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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17th October 2025 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Life Skills Manor: Creating hope, healing and opportunity
Faced with an increasing number of pupils struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, attachment difficulties and trauma-related behaviours, the team at...
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4th July 2025 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Drapers' Maylands: A school founded on Thrive
Discover how Drapers' Maylands Primary School placed emotional wellbeing at the heart of its culture from day one. Serving a community with high...
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25th February 2025 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Barnham CEVC Primary School: Embedding a consistent approach to behaviour and wellbeing
Faced with challenges in ensuring a consistent approach to supporting emotional wellbeing, Barnham CEVC Primary School introduced Thrive. Now a School...
11th February 2025 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Woodend Farm School: An inclusive approach to wellbeing and learning
Woodend Farm School is an independent special school in Essex. In just over a year, the school has been recognised as a Thrive School of Excellence...
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21st January 2025 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Churchward School: “Academic achievement and emotional wellbeing go hand in handâ€
Churchward School, part of Brunel Academies Trust, is a unique special free school in Swindon supporting young people aged 11-19 years with autism and...
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15th January 2025 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
West Lancashire Community High School: How Thrive's consistent approach boosts wellbeing and attendance
Discover how West Lancashire Community High School improved wellbeing, attendance, and emotional resilience with Thrive's consistent approach.
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4th November 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Bentley New Village Primary School: How a new approach reduced suspensions by 80%
Since introducing Thrive, Bentley New Village has seen an 80% reduction in fixed-term suspensions, children are happier and more engaged, and...
18th September 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Red Oak Primary School: Thriving in the face of adversity
Now a Thrive School of Excellence, Red Oak Primary School has seen attendance rates consistently rise above the national average, a significant...
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22nd July 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Dovecote School: 'Outstanding' from Ofsted and Thrive School of Excellence in just two years
Dovecote School, in Somerset, opened its doors in September 2022. In just two years, the school has been rated as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, and...
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11th July 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
On Track Barnstaple: “Thrive underpins the success of our schoolâ€
Many of the young people at On Track Barnstaple have experienced unsuccessful school placements and struggle to see a future for themselves. However,...
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19th June 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Sutton Park Primary School: A ‘totally different place' thanks to Thrive
Looking for a solution to tackle disruptive classroom behaviour, Sutton Park started using Thrive in 2016. Since introducing the Approach, staff have...
16th April 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Sheep Dip Lane Academy: From firefighting behaviour to calm classrooms
Sheep Dip introduced Thrive in 2014 after noticing that a number of children were struggling to manage their emotions. This was preventing some...