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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 November 2023 | Blogs
Why punitive measures to behaviour don't work (and what approaches to try instead)
Punitive measures to behaviour, such as isolation, can backfire by damaging trust and hindering effective communication with children and young...
4th April 2023 | In the news | Insights
Understanding neuroscience can help children to succeed
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...
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4th October 2022 | Blogs
REAch2 Academy Trust's Associate Leader for SEND talks life as a busy SENDCO
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...
3rd February 2022 | Blogs
Announcing new podcast episode about emotional based school avoidance
The latest episode of Thrive's Connected podcast focuses on Emotional Based School Avoidance, a term used to describe children and young...
13th May 2021 | Case Studies
Improved attendance and outcomes at Lapwing Education
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...
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12th March 2020 | Case Studies
South Green Junior School saves money on staffing and interventions
Discover how Thrive has enabled staff to identify and support ‘invisible' children, removed barriers to improve attainment, and saved the...
26th July 2019 | Blogs
Handing out pen licences? 4 things to consider
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...
20th June 2019 | Blogs
Dr Suzanne Zeedyk: How the language we use shapes our practice
Based at the University of Dundee, Dr Zeedyk is fascinated by babies' innate capacity to connect. She has worked tirelessly to help the public...
4th April 2019 | Blogs
How to support your pupils through the stress of exams
Navigating the exam period can be extremely difficult for everybody involved. When levels of stress are increased by examination deadlines, we need to...
8th February 2019 | Blogs
How putting language to feelings supports mental health
The focus of this week's Children's Mental Health week is on how to be healthy 'inside and out'. In Thrive we recognise that how we behave and...
5th December 2018 | News
BBC documentary explores how Thrive helped reduce behavioural problems in school
Certain classroom behaviours are compromising the learning potential of many at Mangotsfield School in Bristol. Last night BBC Two aired their...
23rd November 2018 | Blogs
How the Thrive Approach benefits pupils with SEND
The ONECPD SEND Conference took place in Salford on Wednesday 14th November. After both exhibiting and running a Thrive seminar, our Relationship...