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Free @thriveapproach.bsky.social event to support teaching assistants with classroom violence in May 2025

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Great news to start the week!

We are thrilled to hear that one of our Thrive Ambassador Schools, Windsor Clive Primary School, has been shortlisted for the TES Pupil Mental Health Initiative of the Year award!

Congratulations to the team!

#PupilMentalHealth #TESAward @tesmagazine.bsky.social

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#SEND #EarlyYearsPractitioner #EarlyYearsTeacher #EYFS

As the complexity of SEND in #earlyyears settings increases, so do the challenges for practitioners. This essential webinar will explore the evolving needs of young children, common behaviours to watch for, and practical strategies rooted in neuroscience to help you cope and respond with confidence.

Violence in the classroom: Strategies and support for teaching assistants Join our webinar to learn practical, trauma-informed strategies for teaching assistants to manage violence and aggression in the classroom effectively. Register now for expert insights.

Violent and aggressive behaviour is becoming increasingly common in schools. Join us for a free webinar exploring practical, trauma-informed strategies to help TAs respond calmly and effectively when pupils express distress through violence or aggression. Register here: bit.ly/4jbnhLD

Happy #NationalEarlyYearsTeacherDay!

To the superheroes in tiny chairs, with glitter on their sleeves and stories in their hearts — thank you.

You don’t just teach the ABCs — you nurture curiosity, build confidence, and help little ones feel safe, seen and loved.

#ShapingFutures #EarlyYearsMatter

Missed our sell-out webinar 'From red pill to 80/20: decoding Netflix's #Adolescence'? The recording is now available on-demand! Click here for access: web.thriveapproach.com/decoding-net...

#mentalhealth #education #toxicmasculinity #incel #redpill

With Thrive, practitioners can help to close the gaps in children's social and emotional development, giving every child and young person the opportunity to succeed in life and learning.

#EarlyYears #earlyyearspractitioner #EarlyChildhood #EarlyChildhoodEducation #earlychildhooddevelopment

Two children. Two very different starts in life.

What happens in the early years shapes everything that follows.

In her keynote speech at the @childrenscomm.bsky.social ’s Festival of Childhood, the Education Secretary put it plainly: “That’s where opportunity can be lost or found.”

#SEND #SEMH #InclusiveEducation #SEL #ChildrensMentalHealth #TraumaInformed #Education

Jayne Curd, Behaviour Lead at Meridian High School, reveals how Thrive is helping educators shift their perspective. Instead of just reacting to behaviour, they’re understanding why it happens—leading to better relationships, improved attendance, and real change.

You’re seeing behaviour… but are you really seeing it? 👀

What if challenging behaviour isn’t defiance—but communication?

Netflix's #Adolescence sparked conversations—now let's act. With social psychologist Lewis Wedlock, explore online subcultures ( #incels, #manosphere, #redpill ideology) shaping young men’s views on identity and #masculinity. Gain tools to support pupils’ #wellbeing. Register: eu1.hubs.ly/H0hT0nX0

Expressing emotions is a vital part of self-awareness and emotional growth. By helping pupils to recognise and articulate their feelings in the moment, educators can support an environment where emotional wellbeing is prioritised. Try this 👇

At Thrive, we help schools and settings create safe, emotionally healthy environments where children develop resilience, empathy, and self-awareness—key protective factors against online grooming, coercion, and radicalisation.

Teen boy looking concerned while looking at his phone

The NCA warns of a disturbing rise in online “Com” gangs—groups of teenage boys sharing sadistic and misogynistic content that fuels real-world crimes, from cyber-attacks and fraud to serious violence and child abuse. Reports have surged sixfold in the UK since 2022.

Thrive supports educators to identify and address unmet needs which can cause dysregulated behaviours, and help to create an environment of safety and belonging in school.

Co-author of research conducted by Bristol and Hull Universities, Iain Brennan, found that many teachers noted clear signs long before a pupil was excluded.

Lib Peck, the director of the Violence Reduction Unit in London, stated that some exclusions will always be necessary to keep pupils and #teachers safe but said more should be done to support young people to stay in #school.

A recent article in The Guardian shines a light on the damaging impact #exclusion can have on teens, reporting them to be twice as likely to commit a serious violent crime than peers who were #suspended but not #excluded.

Teenagers excluded from school ‘twice as likely’ to commit serious violence Large-scale analysis of UK police and education records reveals link between expulsion and violence within year

“They lose hope that they have a future worth living for.”

The @netflix.com mini-series #Adolescence has caused waves across the nation this month, highlighting some of the challenges facing young people, schools and families today.

We asked the #Thrive team to share their small moments of joy this #InternationalDayofHappiness. We're not at all surprised that dogs (and tea) were a main source of our happiness.

What has brought you #happiness today?

@actionhappiness.bsky.social #SpringTerm #JoysofSpring

Listen to the impact Thrive Licensed Practitioner training has had on Helen, Teaching Assistant and Thrive Licensed Practitioner at Red Lane Primary School, Bolton.

Ready to join us? Click here to find out more: bit.ly/42aXKMF

#ChildrensMentalHealth #SEL #SEND #Neurodiversity

We've especially valued the conversations around empathy-based approaches, rethinking suspensions to foster an inclusive school culture, the power of play, building independent and resilient learners, and supporting pupils experiencing EBSA.

We'd love to hear your key takeaways from the day.

We're at the National SEND and Inclusion Conference today.

It’s been inspiring to engage with voices from across the education sector—SENDCOs, inclusion leads, headteachers, CEOs, and representatives from local authorities, charities, and social enterprises.

#SENDCONF25 #SEND #Inclusion

Young women and girls can be disproportionately affected by poor #mentalhealth. So, as a message of hope and encouragement to the next generation this #InternationalWomensDay, we asked some of the incredible women across our community what advice they would give to their younger selves.

If you're new to Thrive, the Wellbeing Apprenticeships are a brilliant way to gain a nationally recognised level 5 qualification while working towards Thrive Licensed Practitioner status.

If you're already a Thrive Licensed Practitioner, our Advanced Practitioner #apprenticeships are an ideal fit.

There are just a few days left to get your applications in!

Don't miss these levy-funded opportunities to elevate your expertise in SEMH and wellbeing leadership.

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Huge congratulations to our World Book Day competition winners!

#ReadYourWay celebrated the joy of reading in all its forms.

We strive for a world where every child has access to the magic of reading.

#WorldBookDay #JoyofReading #ChildrensLiterature

Here is part two of our #WorldBookDay competition entries.

Who would you choose to win our three categories: Most Unique Location, Best Photo Composition and Happiest Reader?

#ReadYourWay