Your quick wins for improving attendance this term
4th November 2022 | Blogs
One in four children were persistently absent from school in autumn 2021 compared to one in nine pre-pandemic. Join us in conversation with Education Consultant and DfE Advisor, Jayne Lowe, as we discuss tips to help schools reduce absenteeism.
Working with parents and carers to tackle school avoidance
4th November 2022 | Blogs
In this Thrive webinar produced in partnership with Tes, Ellie Costello, Olivia Hennessey and Alison Winsborough sit down with Tes Senior Editor, Simon Lock, to debate how parents and schools can work in unison to tackle the increase in emotionally based school avoidance.
The impact of bullying on attendance
31st October 2022 | Blogs
"We know that bullying goes hand in hand with school absence." Lauren Seager-Smith. CEO, Kidscape. Listen in to her top tips for dealing with bullying behaviour in the classroom and beyond.
Emotional Based School Avoidance: How to spot the signs
30th October 2022 | Blogs
In this 18-minute podcast, Thrive’s Relationship Manager, Dom Sagar, highlights the early signs of emotional based school avoidance and explains ways to prevent anxiety taking hold in the first place.
How embedding Thrive boosts primary school attendance: the pupils' voice
30th October 2022 | Blogs
In these 2 short videos, primary school pupils Markaine and Lewis provide insight into how Thrive has supported them to be (and stay) at Hagley Primary and Pennywaun Primary respectively.
How embedding Thrive boosts secondary school attendance: the pupils' voice
30th October 2022 | Blogs
In these 2 short videos, pupils DJ and Annie provide insight into how Thrive has supported them to be (and stay) at The Elland Academy - an alternative provision for KS2 - KS4 pupils.
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"School behaviour policies ineffective in creating change"
7th October 2022 | Blogs
A survey by the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition has found that children and parents are unhappy with how behaviour is being managed in schools in England.
The undisputed connection between behaviour and mental health in schools
7th October 2022 | Blogs
A proud member of the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Coalition, Thrive’s Anna Smee talks punitive measures and mental health with Coalition Lead, Charlotte Rainer, in light of stark new inquiry findings.
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REAch2 Academy Trust's Associate Leader for SEND talks life as a busy SENDCO
4th October 2022 | Blogs
From the qualities of a good SENDCO to the challenges and rewards of the role. Alistair Dewar, Associate School Leader for SEND at REAch2 Academy Trust, shares what it's like in the busy life of the SENDCO.
Why Kids Miss School (and the support you need to get them through the gates)
3rd October 2022 | Blogs
Panorama's 'Why Kids Miss School' was an insightful watch that shone a light on something that Thrive is passionate about – improving attendance and engaging children and young people with education.