Recognising schools that go beyond
Celebrating the schools and settings creating lasting change in behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion through the Thrive Approach.
Across the UK, thousands of schools use Thrive to better understand and support children and young people. Some take this further, working towards clear milestones and demonstrating how Thrive is being embedded effectively across their setting.
The Thrive Ambassador and School of Excellence recognition exists to acknowledge that work.
A recognition of real impact
The Thrive Ambassador recognition reflects the work schools put in to embed the approach in practice and the difference this makes for children and young people.
Schools work towards clear criteria, using reflection, evidence and review to show how Thrive is being applied consistently and with impact.
The Thrive Ambassador Awards
Schools can be recognised as Thrive Ambassadors across five key areas:
- Leadership
- Right-time support
- Reparative approaches
- Relational practice
- Environment
Each area reflects a different way Thrive can be embedded, from leadership through to day-to-day practice.
As schools progress, they receive digital badges to recognise their achievement. These can be shared across websites and communications.
Thrive School of Excellence
The School of Excellence award is the highest level of recognition.
It’s awarded to schools that have achieved Ambassador status across all five areas, showing a whole-school commitment to emotional wellbeing, relationships and inclusion.
These schools show sustained, consistent practice over time, embedding Thrive across their culture and creating environments where children and young people feel safe, understood and ready to learn.
See it in practice
Schools working towards Ambassador status and School of Excellence are creating meaningful change in their settings.
Drapers' Maylands - a school founded on Thrive
This whole-school approach has been recognised by Ofsted, with Outstanding ratings for personal development, behaviour and welfare.
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Kettering Science Academy
Kettering Science Academy is using Thrive professional learning to strengthen inclusive practice and support students to regulate, reflect and re-engage.
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Holy Trinity and St John’s CoE Primary School
Holy Trinity and St John’s embedded Thrive to reduce behavioural incidents, create calmer classrooms and help staff feel more confident supporting pupils’ emotional needs.
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It shows a commitment to...
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Understanding behaviour in context
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Building strong relationships
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Creating a sense of belonging
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Supporting every child and young person
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