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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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26th September 2019 | Blogs
Oxytocin: embracing the hug hormone
Often referred to as the 'hug' or 'cuddle' hormone, oxytocin is produced when we feel connected and safe with someone. When we see their smiling face,...
26th July 2019 | Blogs
Handing out pen licences? 4 things to consider
Pen licences are used to motivate children to develop their handwriting to a required level. However, there is a need to balance this approach for...
20th June 2019 | Blogs
Dr Suzanne Zeedyk: How the language we use shapes our practice
Based at the University of Dundee, Dr Zeedyk is fascinated by babies' innate capacity to connect. She has worked tirelessly to help the public...
4th April 2019 | Blogs
How to support your pupils through the stress of exams
Navigating the exam period can be extremely difficult for everybody involved. When levels of stress are increased by examination deadlines, we need to...
8th February 2019 | Blogs
How putting language to feelings supports mental health
The focus of this week's Children's Mental Health week is on how to be healthy 'inside and out'. In Thrive we recognise that how we behave and...
5th December 2018 | News
BBC documentary explores how Thrive helped reduce behavioural problems in school
Certain classroom behaviours are compromising the learning potential of many at Mangotsfield School in Bristol. Last night BBC Two aired their...
23rd November 2018 | Blogs
How the Thrive Approach benefits pupils with SEND
The ONECPD SEND Conference took place in Salford on Wednesday 14th November. After both exhibiting and running a Thrive seminar, our Relationship...
16th January 2018 | Blogs
The 5 best sensory bottles to inspire classroom engagement
From fine motor activities to creative classroom ideas, the Thrive Pinterest page has plenty of boards to help you to further develop your setting....
19th September 2017 | News
The potential break time challenges for children with autism
How can playtime be better structured to suit children with autism? In her article, Lynn McCann explores the issues that may arise for children with...
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16th August 2017 | News
7 tips for creating an autism friendly classroom
The cultivation of secondary classrooms suitable for young people with autistic or other SEND needs is fundamental to both personal and academic...