A STATEMENT FROM THRIVE
They believed that children’s behaviour stems from unmet need and that until this need is met, children are unable to change their response to circumstances. The Thrive Approach was borne out of the passion these experts felt to effect change in the education system and to make schools places of compassion and understanding that seek to meet pupils’ need, rather than punish them for behaviour that is not a conscious choice. They combined aspects of theory and expertise in their respective fields to define key developmental needs and provide responses and activities to help strengthen children and young people’s engagement in learning and life.
With the growing crisis in children and young people’s mental health, Thrive is needed now more than ever and our focus has broadened from the specific issue of exclusions to the wider issue of poor mental health in young people including problems with behaviour, attendance and attainment.
