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,...
Thrive Member Services' field trip to Totnes
19th October 2017 | News
Here in the office at Thrive HQ, we don't always get the opportunity to hear about all the creative learning experiences going on in Thrive settings up and down the country. We were therefore delight...
The potential break time challenges for children with autism
19th September 2017 | News
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 autism during playtime and presents possible stra...
"You can never have too much glitter": An insider's guide to Thrive
18th August 2017 | News
After a busy three months as our brand new Central Region Coordinator, Lesley Ravenscroft unpacks her first 2,683 miles with the Thrive Approach. You can never have too much glitter. I am coming up...