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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.
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The crisis in attendance: how Thrive can help
With 1.6 million children persistently absent from school, Dame Rachel de Souza, the Children's Commissioner for England, has called on the Government to do more to support schools in tackling 'the crisis of attendance'
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
‘Our children say how they feel so we can resolve problems before they occur’
2nd March 2023 | Case Studies | Thrive Ambassador Schools
Read how the Thrive Approach has helped this London school to occupy a unique place at the heart of its community
New podcast episode! Toileting and continence in schools: why it’s about mental as well as physical health
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Thrive expert features on Twinkl podcast’s most popular-ever episode
Seven top tips for delivering effective Thrive Awareness Training
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Training that unpicked the neuroscience behind behaviour – how Thrive has made a difference to this nursery school
15th December 2022 | Case Studies | Thrive Ambassador Schools
Read how the Thrive Approach has helped this nursery to be praised by Ofsted for its calm environment
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Calmer classrooms and happier teachers – the difference that Thrive has made to Meridian High School
15th December 2022 | Case Studies
How Thrive has helped this London secondary school to remove barriers to learning
The education system needs to change - here's how
13th December 2022 | In the news
Anna Smee, Thrive's Managing Director, sets out why she believes that the education system should have more of an emphasis on mental wellbeing in order to unlock attendance, behaviour and attainment.