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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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29th January 2026 | Blogs
When AI becomes a peer, exploring its impact on children's development & wellbeing
This blog explores how generative AI is increasingly experienced by children and young people as a peer rather than a tool, and what that shift means...
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27th January 2026 | Blogs | News
Children's Mental Health Week 2026: Free resources to support belonging
Planning for Children's Mental Health Week 2026? Explore Thrive's free resources to support belonging, emotional safety, and wellbeing across early...
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26th January 2026 | News | Blogs
Thrive and Best Practice Network International forge global strategic partnership with IFIP
Thrive and Best Practice Network International's commitment to inclusive education has been recognised through a strategic partnership with the...
22nd January 2026 | Blogs | News
Screens in early childhood: Understanding the impact on development
Screens are part of many young children's lives from an early age. This blog explores how changing screen use is shaping early childhood development,...
20th January 2026 | Blogs | News
Screens and constant connectivity, understanding behaviour in schools
Constant connectivity is changing how children regulate emotions, relate to others and engage with learning, and schools are increasingly seeing the...
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23rd December 2025 | Blogs | Insights
Anthony Magee on AI, wellbeing and understanding the benefits and risks
As AI becomes part of everyday life for children and young people, its influence extends beyond the classroom. Anthony Magee, Head of Data and Insight...
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22nd December 2025 | Blogs | Insights
PSED in early years, what a relational, evidence-based approach looks like: Insights from Dani Lawson
A relational, evidence-informed look at PSED in early years practice, exploring regulation, relationships, leadership, and how to evidence meaningful...
11th December 2025 | Blogs
Supporting PSED in Early Years: Building a Strong Foundation for Children's Social and Emotional Development
Early years PSED sits at the centre of children's wellbeing and learning, and many practitioners are noticing how varied children's social and...
11th December 2025 | Blogs
Inside the apprenticeships inbox, your questions answered
Curious about Thrive's apprenticeships but not sure where to start? Connie answers the most common questions from educators exploring these funded,...
28th November 2025 | Blogs
Why whole school wellbeing insight is hard to get, and why it matters more than ever
Schools notice countless small signs about pupil wellbeing every day, but those clues rarely add up to a clear whole school picture. This blog digs...
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17th November 2025 | Blogs
How to talk confidently about wellbeing during an Ofsted inspection
With wellbeing now clearly embedded in Ofsted's 2025 framework, leaders are increasingly being asked to explain how pupils are supported to feel safe,...
13th November 2025 | Blogs | News
Halton schools cut exclusions with Thrive training and support
A scheme to transform the mental health and wellbeing of children across Halton has cut school exclusion rates in its first year - and potentially...