"Some of the best CPD training as a senior leader that I’ve ever had"
24th February 2020 | Case Studies
Thrive has a fantastic way of showing the comparison and link between the emotional state of a child and their ability. You can see that as the child becomes more regulated through Thrive, they also improve academically, so there is a direct correlation.
From 'Nuture Unit' to Thrive room at Bentley New Village Primary
11th February 2020 | Case Studies
Thrive has given us a common approach and a common language It has given us the knowledge of science and facts behind what we are seeing in the children’s behaviour. Everyone can buy into it and when you get that buy in, that is when things change. We have proved that it works - it absolutely has.
Reduced behavioural incidents and fixed term exclusions
11th February 2020 | Case Studies
The school most definitely has changed. The community now has a school it can be proud of. Parents feel confident and comfortable coming in here to talk to staff. What we have done here goes far beyond the classroom walls
"Using Thrive helped the school to demonstrate progress to Ofsted"
11th February 2020 | Case Studies
Thrive has been invaluable in terms of what we’re trying to do here. We know that our young people are moving forward but the thing that is most important is that all of them feel safe here and able to engage with their education.
From stable families to child protection, Thrive benefits are huge in Cullompton
11th February 2020 | Case Studies
The benefits of Thrive have been huge. We have a really broad range of children in the setting with children from really stable family backgrounds through to children who are in child protection. I find that creating a really special relationship is key to everything.
"Thrive is key to the life of the school. It underpins all lessons and strategies and helps us to understand the needs of the children"
"Everyone feels the value" at Ofsted Outstanding Cullompton school
24th October 2019 | News | Case Studies
Cullompton Pre-School Leader Amelia Joyner completed her Licenced Practitioner training in 2018 and is already seeing the benefits of adopting the Thrive Approach across the whole setting. The pre-sc...
Oxytocin: embracing the hug hormone
26th September 2019 | Blogs
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, hear their warm voice, or make eye contact with...
Handing out pen licences? 4 things to consider
26th July 2019 | Blogs
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 those children who may not yet, or ever, develop par...
Dr Suzanne Zeedyk: How the language we use shapes our practice
20th June 2019 | Blogs
Based at the University of Dundee, Dr Zeedyk is fascinated by babies' innate capacity to connect. She has worked tirelessly to help the public understand the importance of emotional connection for hu...