Before you start reading, please bear in mind that choosing an apprenticeship is a significant commitment. Apprenticeships go above and beyond our traditional three-month Thrive Licensed Practitioner training, leading to a dual qualification. If your goal is simply to become a Thrive Licensed Practitioner, and you’re not interested in the full scope of an apprenticeship, then our standalone Thrive Licensed Practitioner training will be a better fit. You can find more about both options below.
For children and young people, learning the social and emotional skills that underpin good mental health is vital to them engaging with learning and reaching their full potential. Thrive Licensed Practitioners play a key role in supporting pupils’ social and emotional development and ensuring they have these crucial skills.
What is a Thrive Licensed Practitioner?
A Thrive Licensed Practitioner is a professional trained to use the Thrive Approach to support the social and emotional development needs of children and young people.
Thrive Practitioners are trained to assess, develop and track pupils’ social and emotional skills and work closely with children who are struggling to engage in the classroom. They have a deep understanding of the science behind emotional development and its impact on behaviour and learning. Plus, they are experts in building positive relationships that make young people feel safe, special and supported.
Beyond their 1:1 and small group work, Thrive Practitioners are also equipped to lead and implement a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing. Their work can have a transformative impact on attendance, behaviour, attainment and staff wellbeing, making them invaluable members of the school community.
The benefits of becoming a Thrive Licensed Practitioner
- Develop pupils’ emotional wellbeing and resilience – Equip children and young people with the tools they need to manage stress, overcome challenges and engage with life and learning.
- Understand the science behind behaviour – Dive into the reasons behind pupils’ actions and learn practical strategies to respond effectively in the moment.
- Build positive relationships – Develop the skills to create trusting, supportive relationships even with the most hard-to-reach young people.
- Unlock the power of Thrive-Online – Access Thrive’s innovative assessment, action-planning and progress-monitoring tool to pinpoint pupils’ social and emotional needs.
- Deliver targeted support – Create personalised action plans with tailored strategies and activities to improve behaviour, attendance and learning outcomes.
- Make a difference to children’s lives (and your own) – Help children and young people to reach their full potential, while also experiencing your own personal and professional growth.
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How to become a Thrive Practitioner through an apprenticeship
If you think becoming a Thrive Practitioner could be the ideal next step in your career, one of the most cost-effective ways to train is through a levy-funded apprenticeship.
The Thrive Wellbeing Leadership Apprenticeship and Thrive Wellbeing Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship offer unique opportunities to gain a nationally recognised Level 5 qualification and Thrive Licensed Practitioner status.
Thrive Wellbeing Leadership Apprenticeship (Level 5)
This 14-month programme is designed for educators looking to advance their leadership and management skills, while building the expertise to strategically lead the Thrive Approach within a class, department, setting or organisation. It’s ideal for professionals already in leadership roles as well as aspiring leaders looking to upskill and progress their careers.
- Qualifications: Successful candidates will qualify as a Level 5 Operations Manager and a Thrive Licensed Practitioner. They will also become a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute, an Institute of Leadership and Management Fellow and be able to use post-nominal designations to demonstrate their commitment to professional standards and showcase their credentials and skills.
- Funding: Covered by the apprenticeship levy, valued at £9,000
- Duration: 14 months
Thrive Wellbeing Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship (Level 5)
This 18-month apprenticeship is ideal for teaching assistants (and those in similar support roles) looking to advance their careers. Apprentices will be trained to plan, implement and adapt activities, collaborate with teachers, families and external agencies, and advocate for pupils’ needs so they can thrive both personally and academically.
- Qualifications: Successful candidates will qualify as a Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant and a Thrive Licensed Practitioner. They will also be able to use post-nominal designations to demonstrate their commitment to professional standards and showcase their credentials and skills.
- Funding: Covered by the apprenticeship levy, valued at £12,000
- Duration: 18 months
Benefits of an apprenticeship
- Earn while you learn – Train as a Thrive Licensed Practitioner while continuing to work in your current role.
- Funded training – Funded by the Apprenticeship Levy Fund, choosing an apprenticeship means you can upskill at little or no cost to you or your employer.
- Practical experience – Apply your learning in real-life situations and gain hands-on experience working with children and young people.
- Nationally recognised qualification – As well as becoming a Thrive Licensed Practitioner, you’ll achieve a formal Level 5 qualification that can support your career progression.
- Expert support – Thrive apprenticeships are delivered in collaboration with sister company, Best Practice Network. This means apprentices benefit from Thrive’s expertise in social and emotional learning and Best Practice Network’s outstanding track record in delivering high-quality apprenticeships and care.
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Eligibility, FAQs, course guides and application information
If you’re keen to learn more about Thrive apprenticeships, click below to read FAQs, download course guides for employers, and apply before the deadline.
Explore Thrive apprenticeships
Not sure an apprenticeship is for you? Standalone Licensed Practitioner training could be a fit.
If an apprenticeship isn’t for you, you can still become a Thrive Licensed Practitioner through our standalone training. This option provides a faster route to becoming qualified and solely focuses on using the Thrive Approach to support the children and young people in your care. Learn more here.
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