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Headteachers like Zoe at Hereford Learning Hub value the Thrive Wellbeing Leadership Apprenticeship for developing new skills, strengthening teams, and embedding Thrive expertise in their setting. Just months in, Zoe has noticed a real change in her colleague Toni: "I’ve noticed Toni’s confidence grow since starting - it’s been a pleasure to see her develop her strengths. The apprenticeship has been pivotal for us and central to developing the culture of our setting." “To other employers considering a Thrive apprenticeship, I’d say it’s absolutely necessary.” Following the recent Level 5 Operational Manager defunding announcements, one of the most accessible, funded routes into senior leadership development is being removed. Remaining available places for our May 2026 cohort have been capped, and applications are being processed on a first-come, first-served basis. If you're an employer considering enrolling a colleague on a Thrive Apprenticeship pathway or a learner considering applying, read Zoe’s full perspective eu1.hubs.ly/H0sPdhX0 #Apprenticeships #SkillsSector #FELeadership

Did you have a role model growing up who felt relatable? Someone who looked like you, shared your background, or showed you what was possible? When children see people like them achieving and contributing, their sense of possibility expands. Our next Inclusive Principle, Celebrating Identity, Story and Place, asks us to think differently. Children’s identities, cultures and communities are not barriers to overcome. They are strengths to recognise and celebrate. So what does that look like in practice? It means creating spaces where pupils see their cultures and communities reflected in the curriculum. It means having open conversations about families, neighbourhoods and backgrounds. It means highlighting role models and success stories from the communities around us. Because when children feel proud of who they are and where they come from, they are more likely to feel they belong. In this video, Sarah Browne explores how schools can create environments where identity, heritage and individual success are recognised and celebrated. Download the poster summarising all 8 Inclusive Practice Principles (link in bio)

Leadership and management apprenticeship defunding has now been confirmed following the government’s review. If you’re a current or aspiring leader planning your next step, or a senior leader reviewing how you will develop your workforce, this change matters. Two Thrive Apprenticeship pathways expected to be affected are: • Thrive Wellbeing Leadership Apprenticeship (Level 5) • Thrive Advanced Practitioner Leadership Apprenticeship Both programmes combine practical SEMH expertise with a nationally recognised Level 5 Operations Manager qualification, helping schools strengthen leadership while embedding a whole-school approach to wellbeing. £9,000 of funded training is currently available. Applications are open for our May 2026 intake, and demand is expected to increase following these announcements. If you’ve been considering this route, now is the time to explore it before any changes take effect. Read the blog to understand what’s changing and what it could mean for your school. eu1.hubs.ly/H0sHrPK0

Children thrive when their ideas and choices matter. But how do schools create environments where this can happen? By giving pupils opportunities to make decisions, influence their environment and contribute to school life. These experiences help build confidence, resilience and a sense of agency. Explore our 8 Principles for Supporting Inclusive Practice and download the free poster. eu1.hubs.ly/H0sF2xc0 #Education #Inclusion #SEND #SEMH #StudentVoice

Inclusion is changing. Are schools ready for what comes next? Tomorrow, Tuesday 10 March, we’re hosting a fireside conversation on the future of inclusive practice. Thrive is proud to be forming a new strategic partnership with the International Forums of Inclusion Practitioners IFIP - a global network working to strengthen inclusive practice for every teacher and every learner. To mark the partnership, join Viv Trask-Hall DFIFIP, recently recognised as a Distinguished Fellow of IFIP, in conversation with Daniel Sobel - Chair of IFIP, President of the World Inclusion Congress, and CEO of Inclusion Expert. Together they will explore: • What this new partnership means for schools • The global shifts happening in inclusion right now • Daniel’s vision for Inclusion 2.0 - moving beyond policy into culture, leadership and everyday classroom practice If inclusion is part of your role, this conversation will give you a clear view of where the sector is heading. Register for free here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0srLQL0

In interviews conducted by ImpactEd Evaluation, teachers and school leaders consistently described pupils as calmer, more emotionally regulated, and more confident when using the Thrive Approach. These perceptions were most evident for pupils with additional needs and those previously at risk of disengagement and sit alongside national wellbeing data. Learn more about the Thrive Approach and its effects in our 2026 Evaluation Report eu1.hubs.ly/H0sg0_b0 #ImpactEdGroup

Distressing content linked to the Epstein case is circulating widely online. Many pupils are seeing it without context or support. Our upcoming webinar explores how schools can respond in a trauma-informed, safeguarding-focused way. You’ll gain practical guidance on managing conversations, addressing misinformation, and protecting pupil and staff wellbeing. Suitable for primary, secondary and post 16 settings. 🗓 4th March ⏰ 4.00 - 4.45 pm GMT 💻 Live online with speakers Viv Trask-Hall DFIFIP, Sarah Browne & Adele Gladman Secure your free place eu1.hubs.ly/H0s7T-h0 Can't join live? Sign up anyway and we'll send you the recording.

Applications are now open for our May 2026 Thrive Apprenticeship cohort! 📢 Thrive Apprenticeships offer a levy funded route to build practical SEMH expertise, with pathways for early years practitioners, teaching assistants, teachers, senior leaders and existing Licensed Practitioners. What you gain: • A nationally recognised Level 3 or Level 5 qualification in Early Years, Specialist Teaching Assistant or Operations Manager • Thrive Early Years, Licensed Practitioner or Advanced Licensed Practitioner status, strengthening your relational approach to behaviour and wellbeing • Free access to our award winning tools, Thrive-Online and My Thrive Scan, to evidence impact across your setting With leadership and management apprenticeships under national review, now is the time to secure levy funded places and safeguard your professional or workforce development plans before funding changes are confirmed. Explore our apprenticeship routes eu1.hubs.ly/H0s1n530

Schools using the Thrive Approach have seen severe absenteeism reduced by more than a third, according to a major independent study analysing outcomes across over 2,600 schools in England. Read our latest blog exploring the findings eu1.hubs.ly/H0s1qs10

Independent benchmarking by ImpactEd Evaluation shows average SEND wellbeing scores in Thrive schools increased by around 5% in 2023/24, despite wider national declines in pupil wellbeing. Read the independent evaluation and explore what this could mean for your school 👉 eu1.hubs.ly/H0s197K0

Free live webinar for teachers and support staff (recording included) - shaped by what schools are seeing right now. We’re supporting the National Education Assembly (NEA) as they gather insight from teachers and support staff working with young people aged 11–18. Everyone who completes NEA’s short, anonymous survey (4 minutes) will receive exclusive access to a practical webinar delivered by Thrive: 📅 Thursday 5 March ⏰ 4pm 🎥 Recording provided The session will respond directly to what teachers and support staff share - focusing on realistic, school-based strategies you can apply immediately. 🕒 Survey closes: 5pm Friday 27th February 👉 Complete the survey to unlock access: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rL9rb0

National Apprenticeship Week, 9 to 15 Feb, is all about recognising the impact of apprenticeships and the people who make them thrive. ⭐ We invited our learners and employers to nominate someone who has gone the extra mile, whether through commitment to learning, championing development, or offering outstanding support. The nominations reflect the dedication and belief that underpin every successful apprenticeship. Best of luck to all our nominees for the BPN x Thrive Apprenticeship Awards today! If you are interested in funded routes to embedding Thrive within your setting, explore our apprenticeship offer here, eu1.hubs.ly/H0rK_ll0

You’re invited to our free Children’s Mental Health Week webinar, taking place tomorrow. Rooted in this year’s theme, This Is My Place, the session explores how mattering helps children feel emotionally at home in school, and why feeling safe supports regulation, connection and learning. Join Thrive’s Viv Trask-Hall and Laura Nicholson, alongside Victoria White, Deputy Head for Quality of Education at The Consortium Academy Trust, for a practical look at emotional safety and relational practice in real classrooms. Can’t join live? Sign up anyway and we’ll send you the recording eu1.hubs.ly/H0rCF_W0 #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

⭐ It’s Children’s Mental Health Week, 9th–15th Feb ⭐ This week is about This Is My Place, helping children and young people feel safe, supported and like they truly belong. Because when children and young people feel secure in their relationships and environment, everything else becomes that bit more possible. We’ve created free resource packs for Early Years, Primary and Secondary settings, with practical activities and ideas you can use throughout this week and beyond! Download the Children’s Mental Health Week resource packs here eu1.hubs.ly/H0rzp1_0 #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

How is AI impacting your school? Catch up on our recent webinar, exploring the emerging ways AI is shaping children’s emotional and social worlds, and how schools can respond. Watch the on-demand webinar here 🎥 eu1.hubs.ly/H0rw29_0

AI is becoming part of children’s emotional landscape. When a chatbot feels like a friend, it raises new questions about attachment, boundaries and emotional development. Read our new blog exploring AI as a peer eu1.hubs.ly/H0rmX1z0

Children’s Mental Health Week is just under two weeks away! Our free resource packs are now available to download for early years, primary, and secondary settings, perfect if you’re starting to think about what the week might look like in your setting - eu1.hubs.ly/H0rgDvs0

Thrive & @bestpracticenet International are incredibly proud to come together as a strategic partner of the @IFIPtalk, supporting our shared ambition to influence policy, strengthen international collaboration, and champion inclusive practice worldwide. By bringing together Thrive’s impact in inclusion and wellbeing with Best Practice Network International’s globally recognised training delivery, this partnership creates exciting new opportunities to share our joint expertise with practitioners, leaders and policymakers around the world. Learn more about the partnership here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rdGp80

Constant connectivity is changing how children regulate emotions, relate to others and engage with learning, and schools are feeling it. Explore the full blog 👉 eu1.hubs.ly/H0r6nyh0

2026 marks 30 years of Thrive 🧡 Through curiosity, care and co-regulation, Licensed Practitioners are shaping emotionally healthy education. Not only for the children and young people in front of them, but for families, settings and communities too. The ripple effect starts with you and carries far beyond the classroom. We’d love you to share your #RippleEffect and the moments that matter most 👉 eu1.hubs.ly/H0r12Bd0 #RippleEffect #30YearsOfThrive