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Exploring my emotions: Free resources for children and young people
3rd February 2025 | Blogs
This Children’s Mental Health Week, we’re excited to share a series of bitesize videos designed to support children and young people to understand and manage their emotions. In keeping with this year’s theme, ‘Know Yourself, Grow Yourself’, the videos empower children and young people to explore their feelings, build self-awareness and develop strategies to help them navigate different emotions.
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New Thrive resources launched to mark Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week
3rd February 2025 | Blogs
Advice on spotting the early warning signs of poor mental health in children and young people has been launched by Thrive in celebration of Children’s Mental Health Week.
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Empowering growth: Thrive’s new triple award Advanced Practitioner Apprenticeships
22nd January 2025 | Blogs
Thrive is delighted to announce the launch of two new levy-funded, triple award apprenticeships. The ideal pathway for people who have previously trained as Licensed Practitioners, the Thrive Advanced Practitioner Apprenticeship and the Thrive Advanced Practitioner Leadership Apprenticeship offer advanced and unique opportunities to upskill staff, empower professional growth, and impact the lives of children and young people.
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Churchward School: “Academic achievement and emotional wellbeing go hand in hand”
21st January 2025 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Churchward School, part of Brunel Academies Trust, is a unique special free school in Swindon supporting young people aged 11-19 years with autism and associated social communication difficulties. Now a Thrive School of Excellence, Churchward School has seen significant improvements in students’ emotional wellbeing and social development, creating firm foundations for academic success.
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West Lancashire Community High School: How Thrive’s consistent approach boosts wellbeing and attendance
15th January 2025 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Discover how West Lancashire Community High School improved wellbeing, attendance, and emotional resilience with Thrive’s consistent approach.
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Thrive advocates for Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in critical conversation at House of Commons event
10th January 2025 | Blogs
At the start of the year, Thrive had the pleasure of addressing Members of Parliament at an exclusive reception at the House of Commons. The event highlighted the critical importance of social and emotional skills for our children and young people as well as the impact on school attendance, attainment, behaviour and wellbeing.
Thrive joins national DfE initiative to tackle school absenteeism
6th January 2025 | Blogs
Thrive is playing a pivotal role in the Attendance Mentoring Pilot Expansion (AMPE) project, a major Department for Education initiative aimed at testing the impact of mentoring on reducing persistent absenteeism in schools across England.
Why teachers want better behaviour over bigger budgets
20th December 2024 | Blogs
Disruptive behaviour is one of the biggest challenges facing schools, with many teachers wanting improved behaviour over increased budgets. This blog explores the scale of the issue, why behaviour matters and what changes teachers are asking for.
5 reasons to consider training an apprentice for your school or trust
18th December 2024 | Blogs
From helping to develop fulfilled, motivated staff to nurturing talent for the future, apprenticeships are a training option that shouldn’t be overlooked. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the top reasons to consider an apprenticeship to upskill a member of your team, and how a Thrive apprenticeship could be the perfect opportunity to make a lasting difference in your school community.
5 key benefits of an apprenticeship: A guide for learners
16th December 2024 | Blogs
Apprenticeships are a fantastic way to develop your skills, gain valuable work experience, and achieve a recognised qualification - all while earning a salary. In this blog, we explore the top five benefits of apprenticeships and how a Thrive apprenticeship can help you make a meaningful impact while advancing your career.