Support
The THRIVE Approach
Exceptional pastoral care based on individual need — helping every child develop socially and emotionally, and engage positively with life and learning.
About Thrive
Nurture provision for every child
At Blue Sky we are proud to use the THRIVE Approach to support emotional and social development. This includes whole class activities, group sessions and individual interventions. There is a recognised link between children’s sense of wellbeing and their success as learners.
Nurture support is not limited to specific individuals — we embed nurturing principles and practice at a whole school level, providing appropriate support for all pupils.
Session Activities
Story telling
Circle games
Arts and crafts
Sand play
Movement and relaxation
Music
Cooking and preparing food
Role play and puppet work
Games
How Thrive Helps
Support at every level
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Whole Class
Thrive activities embedded throughout the school day for all pupils — not just those with identified needs.
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Small Groups
Group sessions led by our trained Thrive Practitioner for children who need a little more support.
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Individual
Personalised 1:1 sessions with action plans reviewed every six weeks to measure progress and adapt support.
The Rainbow Room
A calm space when it's needed most
A quiet, dedicated space used for Thrive sessions — and available for pupils to withdraw to when feelings feel overwhelming.
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Individual & Group Work
Interventions designed to meet specific needs with a range of activities and approaches.
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Relationship Building
Staff work with pupils in the Rainbow Room to build relationships that transfer into the main classroom.
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Peer Support
Peers can work together to build relationships and develop successful social skills in a safe setting.
For Families
Family Thrive at Blue Sky Learning
The Thrive Approach is a specific way of working with children that helps them develop social and emotional wellbeing. Our family course is designed to support parents and carers to learn about the Thrive Approach and its practical application to family life.
In small groups of 2–6 adults, parents attend six sessions over six weeks at BSL’s sister site SB Mentoring. Each session lasts approximately 1.5 hours and is fun, engaging and interactive.
Parents Will Learn
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How relationships help their child’s emotional development
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How children’s brains and nervous systems develop
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Why play and creativity matter for healthy development
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How to understand behaviour as communication
Ready to talk about how we can help?
Call us on 01249 811736 or drop us an email — we’re always happy to hear from you.