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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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The education system needs to change - here's how

13th December 2022 | In the news

The education system needs to change - here's how

Anna Smee, Thrive's Managing Director, sets out why she believes that the education system should have more of an emphasis on mental wellbeing in...

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School staff now 'lean in with curiosity' to help pupils meet their emotional needs

14th November 2022 | Blogs | Case Studies

School staff now 'lean in with curiosity' to help pupils meet their emotional needs

Easterside Academy share how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted their school absence rate and how Thrive supported a change by opening communication...

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The impact of the Thrive Approach on secondary school attendance

10th November 2022 | Blogs

The impact of the Thrive Approach on secondary school attendance

For the staff and pupils at over 2,600 settings, the Thrive Approach is reducing exclusions, boosting attendance and ultimately, transforming lives....

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The impact of the Thrive Approach on primary school attendance

10th November 2022 | Blogs

The impact of the Thrive Approach on primary school attendance

For the staff and pupils at over 2,600 settings, the Thrive Approach is reducing exclusions, boosting attendance and ultimately, transforming lives....

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The impact of the Thrive Approach on Attendance

10th November 2022 | Blogs

The impact of the Thrive Approach on Attendance

For the staff and pupils at over 2,800 settings, the Thrive Approach is reducing exclusions, boosting attendance and ultimately, transforming lives....

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Your quick wins for improving attendance this term

4th November 2022 | Blogs

Your quick wins for improving attendance this term

One in four children were persistently absent from school in autumn 2021 compared to one in nine pre-pandemic. Join us in conversation with Education...

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Working with parents and carers to tackle school avoidance

4th November 2022 | Blogs

Working with parents and carers to tackle school avoidance

In this Thrive webinar produced in partnership with Tes, Ellie Costello, Olivia Hennessey and Alison Winsborough sit down with Tes Senior Editor,...

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The impact of bullying on attendance

31st October 2022 | Blogs

The impact of bullying on attendance

"We know that bullying goes hand in hand with school absence." Lauren Seager-Smith. CEO, Kidscape. Listen in to her top tips for dealing with bullying...

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Emotional Based School Avoidance: How to spot the signs

30th October 2022 | Blogs

Emotional Based School Avoidance: How to spot the signs

In this 18-minute podcast, Thrive's Relationship Manager, Dom Sagar, highlights the early signs of emotional based school avoidance and explains ways...

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How embedding Thrive boosts primary school attendance: the pupils' voice

30th October 2022 | Blogs

How embedding Thrive boosts primary school attendance: the pupils' voice

In these 2 short videos, primary school pupils Markaine and Lewis provide insight into how Thrive has supported them to be (and stay) at Hagley...

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How embedding Thrive boosts secondary school attendance: the pupils' voice

30th October 2022 | Blogs

How embedding Thrive boosts secondary school attendance: the pupils' voice

In these 2 short videos, pupils DJ and Annie provide insight into how Thrive has supported them to be (and stay) at The Elland Academy - an...

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Why Kids Miss School (and the support you need to get them through the gates)

3rd October 2022 | Blogs

Why Kids Miss School (and the support you need to get them through the gates)

Panorama's 'Why Kids Miss School' was an insightful watch that shone a light on something that Thrive is passionate about - improving attendance and...

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