"Thrive training instrumental" in Ofsted turnaround
13th February 2018 | News
At Thrive we are always delighted to hear of a school's success, especially when it's one of the school's we work with. So, we were delighted to learn that The Mill Academy school, Barnsley shifted f...
Celebrating uniqueness: Children's Mental Health Week
7th February 2018 | News
Children's Mental Health Week runs throughout this week, recognising the importance of talking about mental health in all settings, from the school to home. This year there is a spotlight on 'Bei...
Last Chance Mums: Thrive's association with Panorama special
26th January 2018 | Blogs
With an astonishing number of new born babies being taken into care, can mothers struggling with addiction manage to turn it around to maintain custody of their child? Trevi House certainly thinks...
Our top 5 STEM activities for the Lego enthusiast
25th January 2018 | Blogs
LEGO STEM activities can sincerely improve a child's relationship with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. By incorporating the familiar, children are able to master topics that might...
The 5 best sensory bottles to inspire classroom engagement
16th January 2018 | Blogs
From fine motor activities to creative classroom ideas, the Thrive Pinterest page has plenty of boards to help you to further develop your setting. One of our most popular boards features ideas for s...
Thrive embedded alongside other interventions
12th January 2018 | News
With Thrive at the heart of his disadvantaged primary school, Tim Cook discusses the impact of Therapeutic Intervention on pupil wellbeing, exclusion rates, mental health and academic achievement. As...
31 creative ways to spread happiness
4th January 2018 | News
With 31 simple ways to promote healthy wellbeing, the Action for Happiness new year calendar has inspired us at Thrive to find creative ways to spread happiness. Whether you want to pin it up in your...
How Blaen-y-Cwm Primary School promotes resilience and confidence from within
7th December 2017 | Blogs
Holding the wellbeing of it's students at its core, Blaen-y-Cwm Primary School are a Thrive school boasting a positive and ever-growing community. Promoting resilience and confidence within th...
Anti-Bullying Week (and the problem with banter)
15th November 2017 | News
During Anti-Bullying Week 2017, we take a look at the use of the word 'banter' to justify harmful behaviour. The Annual Bullying Survey 2017, conducted by Ditch the Label, collected responses from ov...
'Topophilia' and the joy of connection with a special place
2nd November 2017 | Blogs
In a recent study commissioned by the National Trust, neuroscientists and behavioural experts investigated the importance of place and whether it is influential enough to improve wellbeing. In 1948,...