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
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
With almost 400,000 children and young people a year in England being treated for mental health problems, it is vital to consider the role that schools and other settings can play. It is no secret that diagnosed mental health issues among children and young people are rising sharply. There were a total of 389,727 “active … Continued
Available for a limited time only, take advantage of our Back to School special offer. Receive £100 off any place booked on a Licensed Practioner course starting before 31st October 2018. Thrive Licensed courses will award you with a Licensed Practitioner qualification. This will allow you to assess the needs of all children and young … Continued
We were delighted to sponsor St Breock Primary School’s recent Rainbow Run, donating colourful Thrive medals. The children and staff all had a really wonderful day, while raising over £1000 for the school. We’re so pleased the event was such a success! To find out a little more about the Rainbow Run and watch a video documenting … Continued
In our previous blog post (click here) we explored the relationship between the Thrive Approach and mindful practice; mindfulness is an intrinsic part of Thrive. From classic exercises, such as breathing or meditation, to less traditional methods like sensory sand play or colouring, which mindfulness activities could you try in your setting? If you work … Continued
