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Bentley New Village Primary School: How a new approach reduced suspensions by 80%
4th November 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Since introducing Thrive, Bentley New Village has seen an 80% reduction in fixed-term suspensions, children are happier and more engaged, and attendance and attainment have improved.
Red Oak Primary School: Thriving in the face of adversity
18th September 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Now a Thrive School of Excellence, Red Oak Primary School has seen attendance rates consistently rise above the national average, a significant reduction in exclusions, and improved academic and social outcomes for its children and young people.
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Dovecote School: ‘Outstanding’ from Ofsted and Thrive School of Excellence in just two years
22nd July 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Dovecote School, in Somerset, opened its doors in September 2022. In just two years, the school has been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, and recognised as a Thrive School of Excellence for its commitment to young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
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On Track Barnstaple: “Thrive underpins the success of our school”
11th July 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Many of the young people at On Track Barnstaple have experienced unsuccessful school placements and struggle to see a future for themselves. However, On Track’s mission is to ensure every pupil has the opportunity to succeed and gain the skills they need to progress to the next phase of their lives. With the help of Thrive, On Track has grown into a calm, caring school where all pupils feel safe, valued and empowered to be themselves.
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Sutton Park Primary School: A ‘totally different place’ thanks to Thrive
19th June 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Looking for a solution to tackle disruptive classroom behaviour, Sutton Park started using Thrive in 2016. Since introducing the Approach, staff have been able to identify and support pupils struggling socially and emotionally, resulting in a significant reduction in behavioural incidents. Not only has the school been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, Sutton Park has also been recognised for its positive impact on pupils, and on the wider community, by being named a Thrive School of Excellence.
Sheep Dip Lane Academy: From firefighting behaviour, to calm classrooms
16th April 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Sheep Dip introduced Thrive in 2014 after noticing that a number of children were struggling to manage their emotions. This was preventing some children from accessing learning and staff were constantly having to firefight behaviour, with little lasting impact.
On Track Wisbech: The ‘extraordinary’ independent school re-engaging young people with learning
2nd April 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
On Track Wisbech is an independent school providing specialist education for pupils aged 11-16. As each learner has different and sometimes complex needs, On Track introduced Thrive to help staff better understand pupils’ behaviour and how best to support them so they can flourish in life and learning.
Masefield Primary School: From attainment struggles, to top 3% in the country
12th March 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies | Thrive Schools of Excellence
Masefield introduced Thrive in 2021 after grappling with academic achievement, low-level disruptive behaviour, and an increasing number of children struggling socially and emotionally. Faced with long waiting lists for external services and a lack of knowledge around emotional wellbeing among staff, Head of School, Andy Done, decided to explore the benefits of Thrive.
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.
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New Somerset special school wins a hat trick of accolades
24th July 2023 | News | Thrive Ambassador Schools
Dovecote School, based at Shapwick, near Bridgwater, which has been open for less than a year, has been judged as Outstanding by Ofsted and won two awards for its focus on mental wellbeing.