THE THRIVE FRAMEWORK

Thrive offers a trauma-informed, whole school or setting approach to improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. We follow the Thrive Approach to ensure support for children is targeted. Thrive is a whole school approach to support children with their emotional and social development to enable them to engage with learning. 

Tier 1 Support 

The majority of children flourish under our tier 1 provision. This includes class discussions, assemblies, themed weeks, PSHE lessons and using Zones of Regulation. All staff are trained in THRIVE to help children recognise, understand and manage their emotions. We have HEAD pupils who are trained as peer mediators and playground buddies to offer further support to the children. For pupils who need extra support, guidance is sought from the Family Support Worker, SENCo by the class teacher and parents.

Tier 2 Support

THRIVE- Our Thrive practitioners may support children in a group or as individual. They will be assessed using an online framework and will work through a targeted support plan.

ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) – The ELSA initiative was developed and supported by educational psychologists to support children with temporary or longer term emotional needs. An ELSA will usually deliver sessions on an individual basis, however sometimes a small group may be more appropriate. ELSA sessions can support children with a range of emotional needs: self-esteem, developing social skills, friendship skills, recognising emotions, anger management, loss and bereavement.

Children are referred for ELSA support by the SENCo, after a discussion with the class teacher and parents.

MHST ( Mental Health Support Team)- The MHSTservice aims to promote the early detection and prevention of mental health problems across the whole school, and strengthen links between schools and mental health services. The team will provide direct, ongoing support to schools around mental health and wellbeing.

Bereavement Support Programme – staff in school are trained to deliver this programme which is recommended to support children who are undergoing change, loss or separation in their lives.  This may be due to the death of a loved one or a family breakdown/separation.  It gives children the opportunity to talk about their feelings with their peers in a safe and nurturing space and cope with their grief.

Play Therapy-Using play means that the child can explore their thoughts and feelings in creative and dynamic ways, without having to use words to articulate themselves.

Tier 3 Support 

Sometimes, children may need a more tailored approach to meet their needs. Where appropriate, the Family Support Worker or SENCo will refer to outside agencies or use the educational psychologist who works with our school to offer them further support.

Please talk to us if you have a concern about your child’s mental health or well-being.