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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
Seven top tips for delivering effective Thrive Awareness Training
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.
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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.
The 'golden thread' running through Manor Field Primary School
26th July 2021 | Case Studies
We have a number of children who struggle to come into school in the morning so we have made good use of our Thrive room to help them. Children spend 15 minutes in the morning accessing sensory-type resources before moving on to their classrooms.
How St Andrew's embraced the Thrive Approach (and what happened as a result)
25th March 2021 | Case Studies
It has brought together many theories that we, as a staff, were already aware of but the structured approach and framework of Thrive was the missing piece of the jigsaw.
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100% of staff give seal of approval at Baltonsborough Primary School
11th November 2020 | Case Studies
I cannot stress enough the value of The Thrive Approach in the short term. We have experienced a cultural shift in a matter of weeks, and I am extremely curious to see if the improved emotional regulation of the children has a positive impact on their attainment as we move through the year.