Eight-year-old children will be given lessons on happiness and teenagers will be instructed on combating anxiety and suicidal thoughts under government projects due to be trialled. Typical mindfulness lessons will reportedly encourage children to think…
Nearly half of respondents to a survey on teacher wellbeing said their mental health was poor, fuelling fears that growing numbers are struggling to cope with the profession’s changing demands. A significant proportion also take medication because of their…
Schools in England are to receive a cash boost to help improve facilities for children with special educational needs and disabilities. The £215m capital funding has to be spent on increasing school capacity and boosting access…
This year’s Forging New Connections conferences from Thrive takes a good look at some of the emotional challenges professionals face when working with children and young people. The conferences will inform you of the latest developments…
Refer a friend to one of our Licensed Practitioner courses and you will receive £10 off your CPD course or conference place. In addition, your friend will receive £100 off their Licensed Practitioner course (for courses…
Prince Harry says the best teachers go beyond academic lessons and teach about resilience and compassion. “We will all face setbacks and challenges,” said Prince Harry, but teachers could help to prepare people for the “ups…
How can a school be judged “good” by Ofsted but “coasting” by the DfE, and face intervention from an RSC? Accountability is one of those terms that has become ubiquitous in the world of education. Read the…
Across the UK we are facing the challenge of a critically low number of teachers, as thousands report leaving the profession – or plans to leave. BBC Education reported in October 2016 that 30% of 2010…
This month, one of our Thrive trainers, Fiona Jarman has been in touch to tell us all about a new space themed Thrive room in Banbury. William Morris Primary in Banbury is a small school with…
The world’s first professor of play is being sought by Cambridge University. The successful candidate will lead the University’s newly established Centre for Research on Play in Education, Development and Learning. Read the full article…
It is a credit to teachers that they fill in the gaps to tackle intractable problems; it is not a credit to the system they work within that they must, writes one heads’ leader. Read the…
Plans to “transform” attitudes to mental health, with a focus on children and young people, have been announced by Theresa May. Additional training for teachers, an extra £15m for community care, and improved support in the…
