How to apply for the DfE Senior Mental Health Lead grant
24th June 2024 | Blogs
Learn how to apply for the DfE Senior Mental Health Lead Grant. Eligible schools in England can receive a £1,200 grant for quality-assured training to enhance mental health support. Don't miss this opportunity – apply by December 31, 2024.
Senior Mental Health Lead training: Enhanced support for colleagues and parents
23rd April 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies
Jo Simons, Lead Thrive Practitioner at England Lane Academy, identified a gap in mental health and wellbeing support for the staff and parents in the school community. Seizing the opportunity to upskill, Jo was able to access a second grant from the Department for Education to fund Senior Mental Health Lead training.
Senior Mental Health Lead training: ‘Thrive was the obvious choice’
18th April 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies
Faced with a rising number of children struggling with their mental health, Whyteleafe Primary School's pastoral and Thrive lead, Heather Faulkner, booked a place on Thrive’s DfE-funded Senior Mental Health Lead training.
Senior Mental Health Lead training: Improved support for pupils and staff
12th April 2024 | Blogs | Case Studies
Faced with an increasing number of pupils struggling with their mental health, and limited services available through the local authority, Zoe Newton, headteacher at Shirley Warren Primary and Nursery School, booked a place on Thrive’s DfE-funded Senior Mental Health Lead training.
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.
Youth Mental Health Day 2023 - #BeBrave
13th September 2023 | Blogs
The theme of this year’s Youth Mental Health Day is #BeBrave. Being brave can mean something different to everyone, and for young people struggling with their mental health, ‘everyday tasks’ like going to school can become a real challenge.
Special Educational Needs setting "turns lives around"
4th November 2021 | 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.