THRIVE

What is Thrive?

At Kells Lane, we use a whole school approach to support children with their emotional and social development to enable them to engage with their learning Early identification of emotional development needs builds resilience and reduces the risk of mental illness. Children cannot always put their needs into words, but the way children behave can tell us a lot about how they are feeling. For some children there may be an obvious reason why they need extra support. This might be due to bereavement, family break down or an identified medical condition such as ADHD. For others, there may not be any obvious trigger as to why they are finding some aspects of school and/or home life difficult.

The THRIVE Approach draws on the latest research from current neuroscience, recent attachment research, current studies of effective learning and current models of child development, in order to help us to understand the needs being signalled by children’s behaviour. Working with parents and class teachers, our THRIVE practitioner carries out assessments of identified children’s social, emotional and behavioural needs which help us to build an Action Plan of targeted strategies and activities to help children re-engage with learning and life.

The THRIVE approach is based on growing evidence that the brain develops through personal and social interaction. The relationships that we have with significant adults is fundamental to who we grow up to be. Our brain is built through trillions of brain-cell connections made by sight, sound, smell, touch and movement. Positive experiences enhance brain connections, and sustained negative experiences can restrict them. Through simple, repeated activities over time, within a safe and caring environment, THRIVE aims to compensate for interruptions in emotional development, when they affect a child’s ability to enjoy life and learn.

By using Thrive we will

• Develop a holistic approach to support children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
• Provide early identification and effective support for children who are experiencing emotional, social or behavioural difficulties.
• Provide an environment for children to safely express and explore strong feelings which are creating barriers to learning.
• Develop supportive relationships between peers, and between children and adults in school.
• Support children to regulate and self soothe leading to resilience, academic progress and positive relationships.
• Provide children with strong foundations that will carry them through into adulthood

THRIVE Parent & Carer Information

Thrive School Parent and Carer

How Parents can help at Being, Doing & Thinking

How parents can help at Being Doing Thinking

THRIVE Positive Descriptors

Positive Descriptors