The power of movement and nature in education
15th May 2024 | Blogs
Explore the synergy of movement and nature in nurturing mental wellbeing during Mental Health Awareness Week 2024. Thrive's Head of Product and Innovation, Viv Trask-Hall, delves into practical strategies for incorporating outdoor play and physical activity into education.
Walk, Run, Play: Building mental resilience through movement
13th May 2024 | Blogs
Tom Berry, a seasoned personal trainer and athletics coach, shares his insights on the profound impact of movement on mental health and offers practical suggestions for incorporating more activity into daily life. Join us as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week and explore the theme of 'Movement: Moving more for our mental health'.
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How to build resilience in children
9th May 2024 | Blogs
Children and young people are growing up in an increasingly complex world. From the continuing impact of the pandemic, to the pressures of social media and the cost-of-living crisis. The stress of having to navigate these challenges can weigh heavy on their shoulders and begin to impact behaviour, attendance and learning outcomes. To address these issues effectively, it’s essential for educators to learn how to build resilience in children and young people.
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Transforming lives: A case study of Heath Farm School's Thrive journey
9th January 2024 | Case Studies
The children love their Thrive sessions and it’s something that definitely works. Thrive has helped the wellbeing of our school grow, we have seen amazing effects on our children and nothing gives us greater joy than knowing how we have turned some of our pupils’ lives around with the Thrive Approach.
Reduced behavioural incidents and staff who feel well-supported and equipped to handle challenges
16th November 2023 | News | Case Studies | Insights
Read how Thrive has given senior leaders at Holy Trinity and St John’s CoE Primary School an understanding of behaviour as communication of unmet need. This has resulted in calmer, less disruptive classrooms and staff who feel supported and equipped to handle behaviour challenges.
How we won a Tes award for pupil wellbeing
At the recent Tes Schools Awards, a Thrive school, Thornbury Primary School, in Plymouth, won the School of the Year for Pupil Wellbeing award. We talked to the school’s Assistant Headteacher and Thrive Licensed Practitioner Heidi Turner to find out more about the secret of their success.
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We won a Tes award for staff-wellbeing - here's why
At the recent Tes Schools Awards, a Thrive school, The Southwater Infant Academy, won the School of the Year for Staff Wellbeing award. We caught up with Thrive Licensed Practitioners Becky Norman and Emma Smith and Deputy Headteacher Matthew White to find out more about what they do and why it's effective.
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Building relationships and gaining insights from data – the impact of Thrive at Feltham YOI
6th July 2023 | News | Case Studies | Insights
Read how Feltham Young Offenders Institute adapted the Thrive Approach to work in the youth justice system.
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When children feel the cost of living strain
11th May 2023 | In the news | Insights
Families are having a rough time of it because of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, not least children.
New podcast episode! LGBTQIA+ and mental health: what educators need to know
6th April 2023 | Blogs | News | Podcasts
A new episode of the Thrive podcast is available. Called LGBTQIA+ and mental health: what educators need to know, the episode features education consultant Ian Timbrell. The podcast looks at why it's important to consider gender, identity and sexuality when talking to children and young people about mental health and wellbeing.