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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.
Understanding neuroscience can help children to succeed
4th April 2023 | In the news | Insights
The crisis in children and young people's mental health and wellbeing is finally getting the attention it needs and deserves, writes Thrive's Managing Director Anna Smee
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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.
Announcing new podcast episode about emotional based school avoidance
3rd February 2022 | Blogs
The latest episode of Thrive’s Connected podcast focuses on Emotional Based School Avoidance, a term used to describe children and young people who experience challenges in attending school due...
Improved attendance and outcomes at Lapwing Education
13th May 2021 | Case Studies
We use the Thrive Approach to empower our students to help them gain self-awareness and an understanding of the choices that are open to them. Our aim is that students learn for themselves to identify and realise their needs.
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South Green Junior School saves money on staffing and interventions
12th March 2020 | Case Studies
Discover how Thrive has enabled staff to identify and support ‘invisible’ children, removed barriers to improve attainment, and saved the school time and money on interventions.
Handing out pen licences? 4 things to consider
26th July 2019 | Blogs
Pen licences are used to motivate children to develop their handwriting to a required level. However, there is a need to balance this approach for those children who may not yet, or ever, develop par...
Dr Suzanne Zeedyk: How the language we use shapes our practice
20th June 2019 | Blogs
Based at the University of Dundee, Dr Zeedyk is fascinated by babies' innate capacity to connect. She has worked tirelessly to help the public understand the importance of emotional connection for hu...
How to support your pupils through the stress of exams
4th April 2019 | Blogs
Navigating the exam period can be extremely difficult for everybody involved. When levels of stress are increased by examination deadlines, we need to support our young people, teachers, parents and...
How putting language to feelings supports mental health
8th February 2019 | Blogs
The focus of this week's Children's Mental Health week is on how to be healthy 'inside and out'. In Thrive we recognise that how we behave and respond to the world depends on the brain and body worki...