Why punitive measures to behaviour don't work (and what approaches to try instead)
29th November 2023 | Blogs
Punitive measures to behaviour, such as isolation, can backfire by damaging trust and hindering effective communication with children and young people. The Thrive Approach focuses on fostering positive connections, rooted in neuroscience, recognising that building relationships and understanding the science of connection provide more effective and compassionate avenues for addressing challenging behaviours.
Understanding neuroscience can help children to succeed
4th April 2023 | In the news | Insights
The crisis in children and young people's mental health and wellbeing is finally getting the attention it needs and deserves, writes Thrive's Managing Director Anna Smee
New podcast episode! Neuroscience: what classroom staff need to know
20th February 2023 | Blogs
Listen in to our latest podcast to find out more about the essentials of neuroscience that will help you to better understand and effectively respond to behaviour in the classroom.
REAch2 Academy Trust's Associate Leader for SEND talks life as a busy SENDCO
4th October 2022 | Blogs
From the qualities of a good SENDCO to the challenges and rewards of the role. Alistair Dewar, Associate School Leader for SEND at REAch2 Academy Trust, shares what it's like in the busy life of the SENDCO.
Why Kids Miss School (a Thrive perspective)
4th October 2022 | Blogs
Panorama's 'Why Kids Miss School' shone a light on the complexity of absenteeism. Thrive's Viv Trask-Hall shares her 3 key takeaways. And top tips to encourage children through the gates.
Announcing new podcast episode about emotional based school avoidance
3rd February 2022 | Blogs
The latest episode of Thrive’s Connected podcast focuses on Emotional Based School Avoidance, a term used to describe children and young people who experience challenges in attending school due...
Improved attendance and outcomes at Lapwing Education
13th May 2021 | Case Studies
We use the Thrive Approach to empower our students to help them gain self-awareness and an understanding of the choices that are open to them. Our aim is that students learn for themselves to identify and realise their needs.
South Green Junior School saves money on staffing and interventions
12th March 2020 | Case Studies
Discover how Thrive has enabled staff to identify and support ‘invisible’ children, removed barriers to improve attainment, and saved the school time and money on interventions.
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 Jack Lewis shines a light on neuroplasticity
25th June 2019 | Blogs
A neuroscientist, television personality and author, Dr Lewis shares the very latest insights into neuroplasticity and how our brains work with audiences around the world. He translates academ...