What is the Thrive Wellbeing Leadership Apprenticeship?

This programme is designed for educators looking to advance their leadership and management skills, while building the expertise to strategically lead the Thrive Approach within a class, department, setting or organisation. It’s ideal for professionals already in leadership roles as well as aspiring leaders looking to upskill and progress their careers.

Participants will develop skills in leadership, operational planning, stakeholder collaboration, project management and strategic decision-making, while the Thrive element explores neuroscience, child development and attachment theory. This dual focus equips them with a deep understanding of the social and emotional needs of children and young people, alongside the expertise to drive an impactful wellbeing initiative that benefits both pupils and staff.

Upon successful completion, an apprentice will qualify as a Level 5 Operations Manager and as a Thrive Licensed Practitioner. They will also become a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute and an Institute of Leadership and Management Fellow. 

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Why train with Best Practice Network and Thrive?

This apprenticeship combines Thrive’s expertise in social and emotional wellbeing with Best Practice Network’s award-winning training delivery.

Underpinned by Thrive’s proven approach, rooted in evidence and research, and Best Practice Network’s recognition as the Education and Childcare Apprenticeship Provider of the Year two years running, this new wellbeing apprenticeship offers a world-class learning experience that combines the best of both worlds.

How is this programme delivered?

This 14-month Wellbeing Leadership Apprenticeship combines Thrive’s expertise in social and emotional wellbeing with Best Practice Network’s industry-leading reputation as an Ofsted ‘Good’ apprenticeship training provider. The programme includes:

• Interactive online learning
• One-to-one support with your apprenticeship tutor
• Independent learning through online learning materials
• Employer/mentor reviews throughout the whole programme
• End-point assessments to demonstrate your knowledge

Who is it for?

Suitable job roles could be; teachers, SENDCos, DSLs, members of SLT, pastoral leads, support staff, HLTAs, behaviour leads, attendance mentors, mental health leads and other roles where individuals work directly with children and young people and are empowered to lead the implementation of Thrive, such as in care homes or secure facilities. The Thrive Wellbeing Leadership apprenticeship is also well-suited to professionals working with children and young people in social care, youth organisations, charities, across local authorities and multi-academy trusts. 

To be eligible, candidates need to:

• Have a minimum of one year’s experience in a relevant role.
• Be employed in a role working closely with children and young people in a classroom environment.
• Have support from an employer and levy account holder.
• Have held UK residency for at least three years.
• Be based in England.
• Have achieved GCSE grade 9-4 (A* - C) or equivalent in English and maths, or be willing to complete Functional Skills Level 2 in these areas.