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Why punitive measures to behaviour don't work (and what approaches to try instead)
29th November 2023 | Blogs
Punitive measures to behaviour, such as isolation, can backfire by damaging trust and hindering effective communication with children and young people. The Thrive Approach focuses on fostering positive connections, rooted in neuroscience, recognising that building relationships and understanding the science of connection provide more effective and compassionate avenues for addressing challenging behaviours.
Speaker Spotlight: Mark Reather
21st November 2023 | Blogs
Ahead of our Thrive in Action webinar ‘The impact of isolation booths on behaviour and mental health’, we caught up with panellist Mark Reather.
Your FAQs about our free, DfE-approved Mental Health Lead Training
20th November 2023 | Blogs
To date, we've supported hundreds of people to improve attendance, behaviour and attainment by embedding a whole-setting approach. From Headteachers and SENCOs to Deputy Heads and Pastoral Leads, these were their questions about our DfE-approved training for Mental Health Leads. We hope our answers bring you clarity.
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Guest speaker: Helping primary school pupils to manage worry and anxiety
20th November 2023 | Blogs
Join Thrive and Lorraine Lee to discover actionable strategies and effective techniques to support children to manage their worry and anxiety.
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Join Thrive's Christmas art challenge for a worthy cause
20th November 2023 | Blogs | News
As the festive season approaches, Thrive is thrilled to announce a heartwarming initiative that celebrates the holiday spirit and fosters creativity among young minds. We invite schools to join us in spreading joy by sending in your pupils’ artwork! To recognise and appreciate the efforts of every participating school, we will donate a Christmas present to a vulnerable child.
We’ve just become an Ambassador School with Excellence in Environment – here’s how we made our school a nurturing, calm space
16th November 2023 | Blogs | News | Thrive Ambassador Schools
When Heartwood CE VC Primary and Nursery School became a Thrive Ambassador School with Excellence in Environment, assessors commented that the school had wowed them with their approach to creating a nurturing, calming place for children to learn. Read on to find out Heartwood's top tips.
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.
Celebrating Individuality: Odd Socks Day and the Anti-Bullying Alliance
Bullying: Why behaviour can be a communication of unmet need
Barking and Dagenham primary is named a School of Excellence for mental health
7th November 2023 | News | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Rose Lane Primary School has held a celebration of mental health which was attended by pupils, staff, governors and senior local authority staff to mark its achievement in becoming a Thrive School of Excellence.