Oxytocin: embracing the hug hormone
As human beings, we are born with a need for connection. We long to feel safe and secure and to build close relationships that make us feel special. When we connect with another person, our brain…
How the new Welsh curriculum aims to help children thrive
At the end of April, we saw the long-awaited publication of the new draft curriculum for Wales, set to take effect in 2022. Traditional subject boundaries have been scrapped and replaced with six Areas of Learning…
The language we use shapes our practice
Earlier this month saw the first of the Thrive Forging New Connections conferences. Held at Exeter racecourse, we were fortunate to have well-known research scientist Dr Suzanne Zeedyk as our keynote speaker. Based at the University…
Thrive's response to the Timpson Review of School Exclusions
The rising rate of exclusions was the issue the founders of Thrive initially came together to try and address back in 1994, and although the rate is not as high as it was then it has…
How to support your children and pupils through exam stress
Navigating the exam period can be extremely difficult for everybody involved. When levels of stress are increased by examination deadlines, we need to support our young people, teachers, parents and carers in order to safeguard wellbeing….
Isn’t mental health prevention better than the cure?
There has been a lot in the media about the rising numbers of children and young people with mental health disorders, and the lack of support and funding to help. While this is obviously very worrying,…