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Inclusive Mainstream Fund: A Guide for Schools and SEND Leaders
Learn what the Inclusive Mainstream Fund (IMF) means for schools and post-16 settings, how funding can be used, and how leaders can build evidence-informed inclusion strategies aligned with SEND reform.
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9th September 2025 | Blogs | Case Studies
From struggling to belonging: Sammy's story with SEMH intervention
Sammy's story shows that even when children face the toughest circumstances, change is possible with the right support. At Meridian High School, a...
11th September 2023 | Blogs | News
Fostering a sense of belonging - Tips from Thrive's community on settling in after a break
Back in July, we invited you to share your tips for supporting children and young people to quickly settle in or reconnect with staff and peers after...
5th September 2023 | Blogs | News
How to reestablish rules and routines after school breaks
Rules, routines and boundaries are key to fostering a sense of belonging because they create a structure and familiarity that help children and young...
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10th November 2022 | Blogs
The impact of the Thrive Approach on secondary school attendance
For the staff and pupils at over 2,600 settings, the Thrive Approach is reducing exclusions, boosting attendance and ultimately, transforming lives....
10th November 2022 | Blogs
The impact of the Thrive Approach on Attendance
For the staff and pupils at over 2,800 settings, the Thrive Approach is reducing exclusions, boosting attendance and ultimately, transforming lives....
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28th July 2022 | Blogs
In my own words: "I didn't feel safe. I didn't want to leave the house"
From panic attacks in lessons - to loving lessons (and life). Watch us in conversation with a year 7 pupil about her transition to secondary school...
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14th July 2022 | Blogs
How to support secondary school teachers against a backdrop of skyrocketing mental health problems
"Often the first to spot mental health problems emerging", secondary school teachers need more support.
11th July 2022 | Blogs
How to prevent mental health problems in secondary schools and develop emotional resilience in students
Mental health problems have skyrocketed, and crisis presentations have surged since coronavirus took hold. Thankfully for Northfields School and...
14th October 2021 | Case Studies
How Fortis Academy's KS3 roll-out boosted resilience and pupils' potential
Discover the ‘life-changing' training experienced by the staff at Fortis Academy, how non-attenders are now happy to come to school, and why...