Is the Thrive Approach at the heart of your school or setting? Applying for Ambassador status is simple.
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Successful schools will be recognised with an exclusive logo and a certificate to display and celebrate their achievements. They could also be included in Thrive case studies and press releases. The application and certification process is free.
The School of Excellence award is the highest level of achievement in the Thrive Ambassador Schools programme. It is awarded to schools and settings that have achieved Ambassador School status in all five areas listed above and is a benchmark of all-round excellence for schools that have embedded the Thrive Approach.
Below is a selection of case studies from some of our Schools of Excellence.
23rd May 2023
A celebration of mental wellbeing has been held at an inspirational Worcestershire setting to mark its achievement in becoming a Thrive School of Excellence.
30th March 2023
Croydon-based Meridian High School, which is part of the GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), has held a celebration event after being named a Thrive School of Excellence for mental wellbeing.
3rd January 2023
Rothesay Nursery School, in Bedfordshire, has become the first in the UK to be named an Ambassador School for mental health and wellbeing.
10th November 2022
Hagley Primary School has been named as a School of Excellence and praised by Ofsted for the role it plays in supporting the wellbeing of its pupils.
11th October 2022
Voyage Learning Campus has been named as a School of Excellence and praised by Ofsted for the role it plays in supporting the wellbeing of its pupils in order to build resilience and help prevent mental health issues.
5th July 2022
A Cornish primary school which was failing when its headteacher first took up his post has been named as a Thrive School of Excellence for the role it plays in supporting the wellbeing of its pupils in order to help prevent mental health issues.
2nd December 2021
A specialist setting has become the first in Kent to be named a Thrive School of Excellence for the role it plays in supporting the wellbeing of its pupils in order to help prevent mental health i...
26th July 2021
A Cardiff primary school has been named as the first Thrive School of Excellence in the city for the role it plays in supporting the wellbeing of its pupils in order to support their mental health an...
11th February 2021
Gulval School named as a School of Excellence for the role it plays in supporting the wellbeing of its pupils
5th February 2021
A South Wales primary school has been named as the first Thrive School of Excellence in the UK for the role it plays in supporting the wellbeing of its pupils in order to prevent mental health issues...
12th October 2020
Thomas Arnold Primary School, based in Dagenham, has been named as an Ambassador School with Excellence in Leadership after going through a rigorous assessment process by Thrive, which trains teachers...
1st October 2020
Hunters Hall Primary School, based in Dagenham, has been named as an Ambassador School with Excellence in the Environment after going through a rigorous assessment process by Thrive®, which trains te...
Schools and settings can apply to become a 'Thrive Ambassador School' in one or more of the following five areas: Leadership, Right-time, Reparative, Relationship and Environment. Here are some of our amazing Thrive Ambassador Schools.
2nd March 2023
Read how the Thrive Approach has helped this London school to occupy a unique place at the heart of its community
3rd January 2023
Rothesay Nursery School, in Bedfordshire, has become the first in the UK to be named an Ambassador School for mental health and wellbeing.
15th December 2022
Read how the Thrive Approach has helped this nursery to be praised by Ofsted for its calm environment
12th December 2022
In this 2 minute video case study, Ruth Minhall, Executive Head of Tuition Extra, explains how embedding Thrive has helped it to remove barriers to students' learning, resulting in a 95% pass rate for GCSEs
15th November 2022
A Thrive Licensed Practitioner explains how a whole school approach to mental health is helping pupils to manage the impact of the pandemic at her London primary school
10th November 2022
Hagley Primary School has been named as a School of Excellence and praised by Ofsted for the role it plays in supporting the wellbeing of its pupils.
13th October 2022
Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy has been recognised as an Ambassador School by Thrive for its support of pupils' emotional health and wellbeing.
11th October 2022
Voyage Learning Campus has been named as a School of Excellence and praised by Ofsted for the role it plays in supporting the wellbeing of its pupils in order to build resilience and help prevent mental health issues.
3rd October 2022
Fixed term exclusions have dropped and staff morale has improved at a North Somerset primary setting after it placed the mental health of its pupils at the heart of school life.
26th May 2022
The Elland Academy has been named as a Thrive Ambassador School with three areas of expertise for the role it plays in supporting the wellbeing of its pupils. The school has seen reduced exclusions and increased attendance as a result.
22nd November 2021
A Powys primary school has been named as a Thrive® Ambassador School with two areas of expertise for the role it plays in supporting the wellbeing of its pupils, helping to prevent mental healt...
18th November 2021
A Croydon primary school has been named as a Thrive® Ambassador School with three areas of expertise for the role it plays in supporting the wellbeing of its pupils, helping to prevent me...
11th October 2021
An Andover school has been named as a Thrive Ambassador School for a second time, highlighting another area of expertise in the role it plays supporting the wellbeing of its pupils in order t...
7th October 2021
A North Somerset school has been named as a Thrive Ambassador School for the role it plays in supporting the wellbeing of its pupils in order to support their social and emotional development Voy...
11th August 2021
A Romford primary school has been named as a Thrive Ambassador School with a second area of expertise for the role it plays in supporting the wellbeing of its pupils, helping to prevent m...
2nd August 2021
A Worcester special school has been named as a Thrive Ambassador School for the role it plays in supporting the wellbeing of its pupils in order to prevent mental health issues. Regency High...
20th July 2021
A North Somerset primary school has been named as a Thrive Ambassador School for the role it plays in supporting the wellbeing of its pupils in order to prevent mental health issues. St And...
18th June 2021
A Lowestoft primary school has been named as a Thrive Ambassador School with two areas of expertise for the role it plays in supporting the wellbeing of its pupils in order to prevent mental health...
15th June 2021
Kaizen Primary School has been named as the first Thrive Ambassador School in Newham for the role it plays in supporting the wellbeing of its pupils in order to prevent mental health issues. The...
15th June 2021
Surrey primary school wins awards for its focus on pupils' mental wellbeing A school in Caterham, Surrey, has been named as a thrive ambassador school with two areas of expertise for the role it play...
27th May 2021
A Worcester primary school has been named as a Thrive Ambassador School with four areas of expertise for the role it plays in supporting the wellbeing of its pupils, helping to prevent ment...
22nd March 2021
A Rhondda Cynon Taf primary school has been named as a Thrive Ambassador School with four areas of expertise for the role it plays in supporting the wellbeing of its pupils, helping to
9th March 2021
Cardiff Primary School wins double award for its focus on pupils' mental wellbeing Thrive's Ambassador Schools scheme has been launched as a way of recognising excellence in the way schools use Thr...
21st October 2020
A Manningtree primary school has been named as a Thrive Ambassador School for the role it plays in supporting the wellbeing of its pupils in order to prevent mental health issues. Highfields Primary...