Creating a sense of safety in the transition to secondary school
17th June 2024 | Blogs
Transition to secondary school can be stressful for many children. Jodie Morris of Barwic Parade Community Primary in North Yorkshire describes an approach that’s helping to smooth the way.
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The power of movement and nature in education
15th May 2024 | Blogs
Explore the synergy of movement and nature in nurturing mental wellbeing during Mental Health Awareness Week 2024. Thrive's Head of Product and Innovation, Viv Trask-Hall, delves into practical strategies for incorporating outdoor play and physical activity into education.
Walk, Run, Play: Building mental resilience through movement
13th May 2024 | Blogs
Tom Berry, a seasoned personal trainer and athletics coach, shares his insights on the profound impact of movement on mental health and offers practical suggestions for incorporating more activity into daily life. Join us as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week and explore the theme of 'Movement: Moving more for our mental health'.
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How to build resilience in children
9th May 2024 | Blogs
Children and young people are growing up in an increasingly complex world. From the continuing impact of the pandemic, to the pressures of social media and the cost-of-living crisis. The stress of having to navigate these challenges can weigh heavy on their shoulders and begin to impact behaviour, attendance and learning outcomes. To address these issues effectively, it’s essential for educators to learn how to build resilience in children and young people.
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Over 20,000 children and young people to benefit from Halton Borough Council investment
7th May 2024 | Blogs
Every school in Halton Borough Council will be trained to support the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people after the local authority awarded a £300,000 contract to Thrive. A total of 66 settings and over 20,000 children and young people will benefit, underlining the local authority’s commitment improving ensuring every young person in the community has an equitable chance to engage with learning and succeed.
Senior Mental Health Lead training - quality-assured by the DfE
1st May 2024 | Blogs
Don't miss out on free DfE approved Designated Senior Mental Health Lead Training. Apply for funding by 31st December 2024.
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Senior Mental Health Lead training: Enhanced support for colleagues and parents
23rd April 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies
Jo Simons, Lead Thrive Practitioner at England Lane Academy, identified a gap in mental health and wellbeing support for the staff and parents in the school community. Seizing the opportunity to upskill, Jo was able to access a second grant from the Department for Education to fund Senior Mental Health Lead training.
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Senior Mental Health Lead training: ‘Thrive was the obvious choice’
18th April 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies
Faced with a rising number of children struggling with their mental health, Whyteleafe Primary School's pastoral and Thrive lead, Heather Faulkner, booked a place on Thrive’s DfE-funded Senior Mental Health Lead training.
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.