At St. Paul’s C of E Primary School, we understand that our role as educators isn’t just to give the children academic knowledge, but also to develop the children as well-rounded citizens. This is why we have adopted the nationally-renowned ‘Thrive Approach’ to support our children in their social and emotional development.

By using this approach, we can ensure that all children are ready to learn and are at their ‘right-time development stage’. Essentially, it helps our children thrive which ties in with our school vision of shining like stars in the world!

As part of the approach, we have three amazing licensed practitioners who have completed extensive specialist training so as to work with the pupils more effectively.

These are Mrs Wallis, Mr. Perry and Mrs Griffiths

We are really lucky to also have a dedicated Thrive room – The Thrive Hive – where children go and work individually or in small groups.

Thrive isn’t just for individuals and small groups though, it is a whole-school approach. Each class have targets to work towards which teachers plan for as part of the curriculum.

Owing to successful fundraising we have been able to develop our Thrive garden. An artist came in to school land worked with pupils to create a beautiful mural. The children have visited a local plant shop and planted various plants and shrubs in the Thrive garden.

As part of Family Thrive, families are invited into school to attend a 6-week programme focused on The Thrive Approach, what it involves and how it can be used at home.