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 respond to the world depends on the brain and body working together. The brain and body are inextricably linked, which is why when we experience strong emotions and … Continued
Certain classroom behaviours are compromising the learning potential of many at Mangotsfield School in Bristol. Last night BBC Two aired their documentary ‘School’, a film exploring how Thrive is used to support the Ready to Learn scheme. Chief executive Will Roberts and his team at the school decided to introduce Ready to Learn: a strict … Continued
Donna Ellison became the Head Teacher of Whitnash Primary School in Leamington Spa in 2016. She arrived to a school in chaos but firmly believes that exclusions are not the answer. Taking a more understanding approach, Donna uses her Thrive practice to nurture supportive and sustainable relationships with the children, parents and staff. Upon her … Continued
Our brand new Childhood Practitioner Blended Learning course will empower you to work effectively to enhance the mental health and wellbeing of every child. Thrive helps adults to nurture supportive and positive relationships with children so that they are better able to cope with life’s ups and downs. Using Thrive-Online, our assessment, profiling and measurement … Continued
The ONECPD SEND Conference took place in Salford on Wednesday 14th November. After both exhibiting and running a Thrive seminar, our Relationship Manager for Wales, Joey Bowers, talks to us about his time at the event. We were proud to be the main sponsor of this year’s Special Educational Needs Conference hosted by ONECPD Salford … Continued
Developing resilience is key to the Thrive Approach. How can we challenge ourselves, push our boundaries and ultimately learn without crafting a resilient mindset? We were recently lucky enough to sponsor the Young Person/Youth Achievement category at the nasen Awards. Celebrated for his dedication to supporting others with autism, Jack Whitfield was crowned the winner. Click … Continued
Get involved in this year’s Anti-Bullying Week, held between the 12th and 16th November. Organised by Anti-Bullying Alliance, the aim of the week is to raise awareness in all schools, settings and organisations of the short and long-term impacts of bullying. Bullying can affect anyone, from young children to adults; it is important for us … Continued
We are delighted to reveal that one of our Thrive schools, Fiveways School, has won the Excellent Practice in Special School award at this year’s nasen ceremony. The nasen Awards, hosted by the Waldorf Hilton Hotel in London, proudly celebrated those who go above and beyond to make a difference for children and young people with Special … Continued
We are delighted to announce that the winner of this year’s Young Person/Youth Achievement nasen Award is Jack Whitfield! This year’s nasen Award ceremony is hosted by the Waldorf Hilton Hotel in London. These Awards are a highlight of the nasen calendar and a celebration of those who go above and beyond to make a difference … Continued
The 10th October is World Mental Health Day and Young Minds are encouraging everyone to say Hello Yellow! We’ll be dressing in yellow at Thrive HQ and we’d love for you to invite everyone in your setting to do the same. We want to show children and young people that they are not alone. Roughly … Continued
