![Dovecote School: ‘Outstanding’ from Ofsted and Thrive School of Excellence in just two years](/img_cms/blog/Dovecote School SoE(3)_680.jpg)
Dovecote School: ‘Outstanding’ from Ofsted and Thrive School of Excellence in just two years
22nd July 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Dovecote School, in Somerset, opened its doors in September 2022. In just two years, the school has been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, and recognised as a Thrive School of Excellence for its commitment to young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
![On Track Barnstaple: “Thrive underpins the success of our school”](/img_cms/blog/Thrive On Track Barnstaple(2)_680.jpg)
On Track Barnstaple: “Thrive underpins the success of our school”
11th July 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Many of the young people at On Track Barnstaple have experienced unsuccessful school placements and struggle to see a future for themselves. However, On Track’s mission is to ensure every pupil has the opportunity to succeed and gain the skills they need to progress to the next phase of their lives. With the help of Thrive, On Track has grown into a calm, caring school where all pupils feel safe, valued and empowered to be themselves.
![Sutton Park Primary School: A ‘totally different place’ thanks to Thrive](/img_cms/blog/Image (1)(2)_680.jpg)
Sutton Park Primary School: A ‘totally different place’ thanks to Thrive
19th June 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Looking for a solution to tackle disruptive classroom behaviour, Sutton Park started using Thrive in 2016. Since introducing the Approach, staff have been able to identify and support pupils struggling socially and emotionally, resulting in a significant reduction in behavioural incidents. Not only has the school been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, Sutton Park has also been recognised for its positive impact on pupils, and on the wider community, by being named a Thrive School of Excellence.
![Sheep Dip Lane Academy: From firefighting behaviour, to calm classrooms](/img_cms/blog/Sheep Dip Lane Academy - School of Excellence_680.jpg)
Sheep Dip Lane Academy: From firefighting behaviour, to calm classrooms
16th April 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Sheep Dip introduced Thrive in 2014 after noticing that a number of children were struggling to manage their emotions. This was preventing some children from accessing learning and staff were constantly having to firefight behaviour, with little lasting impact.
![On Track Wisbech: The ‘extraordinary’ independent school re-engaging young people with learning](/img_cms/blog/On Track Wisbech_680.jpeg)
On Track Wisbech: The ‘extraordinary’ independent school re-engaging young people with learning
2nd April 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
On Track Wisbech is an independent school providing specialist education for pupils aged 11-16. As each learner has different and sometimes complex needs, On Track introduced Thrive to help staff better understand pupils’ behaviour and how best to support them so they can flourish in life and learning.
![Masefield Primary School: From attainment struggles, to top 3% in the country](/img_cms/blog/Masefield Primary School - School of Excellence Award_680.jpg)
Masefield Primary School: From attainment struggles, to top 3% in the country
12th March 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Masefield introduced Thrive in 2021 after grappling with academic achievement, low-level disruptive behaviour, and an increasing number of children struggling socially and emotionally. Faced with long waiting lists for external services and a lack of knowledge around emotional wellbeing among staff, Head of School, Andy Done, decided to explore the benefits of Thrive.
![Barking and Dagenham primary is named a School of Excellence for mental health](/img_cms/blog/Rose Lane SoE award pic 3_680.jpg)
Barking and Dagenham primary is named a School of Excellence for mental health
7th November 2023 | News | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Rose Lane Primary School has held a celebration of mental health which was attended by pupils, staff, governors and senior local authority staff to mark its achievement in becoming a Thrive School of Excellence.
![Essex education service that is the 'last hope' for many children is named a School of Excellence](/img_cms/blog/Reach Essex photo _1_680.jpg)
Essex education service that is the 'last hope' for many children is named a School of Excellence
7th September 2023 | News | Thrive Schools of Excellence
A specialist education service which works with the most vulnerable children and young people in Essex and Suffolk has been named a School of Excellence for the role it plays in supporting the mental health of its pupils.
![Life-changing setting is named a School of Excellence](/img_cms/blog/St Wilfrids_680.jpg)
Life-changing setting is named a School of Excellence
25th July 2023 | News | Thrive Schools of Excellence
St Wilfrid’s Academy, part of Delta Academies Trust, has held a celebration of mental wellbeing which was attended by pupils, teachers and local councillors to mark its achievement in becoming a Thrive School of Excellence.
![Attainment has improved and behavioural incidents have halved at award-winning Welsh special school](/img_cms/blog/PenyBryn_680.jpg)
Attainment has improved and behavioural incidents have halved at award-winning Welsh special school
11th July 2023 | News | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Ysgol Pen-y-Bryn has held a celebration of mental health which was attended by the Lord Mayor of Swansea Cllr Graham Thomas, Mike Hedges MS for Swansea East and senior local authority members to mark its achievement in becoming a Thrive School of Excellence.