Creating environments where every child can thrive

Helping schools nurture confident, resilient and engaged young people.

PPA & CPD

Personal & Social Development

Mental Heath Awareness

First Aid for PHSE Curriculum

1 to 1 & Group Interventions

Whatever your school’s needs, we’ve got you covered

Schools today face challenges that extend far beyond academic achievement.

Attendance.
Behaviour.
Confidence.
Belonging.
Wellbeing.
Positive relationships.

For over 20 years, Thrive has worked alongside schools to help children develop the skills, confidence and resilience they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

Our programmes combine movement, mentoring, wellbeing, leadership and personal development to create meaningful impact for pupils, staff and school communities.

Building confidence, connection and belonging

The impact of giving children opportunities to discuss things has been felt across the school. Both teachers and pupils have learned things and we would recommend Thrive, their support and courses to any school

Head Teacher, Nantwich Primary School

Personal & Social Development

Building confidence, character and life skills

Children need more than academic success to thrive. They need confidence, communication skills, resilience, self-belief and positive relationships.

Our Personal & Social Development programmes help pupils develop the attitudes, behaviours and skills that support success both in school and beyond. Through engaging, practical experiences, we create opportunities for children to build confidence, strengthen relationships and develop a positive sense of self.

Supports:

  • Confidence and self-esteem

  • Communication skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration

  • Leadership development

  • Resilience and perseverance

  • Positive behaviour and engagement 

Mental health
& wellness

Creating a culture where wellbeing matters

Good mental health is fundamental to learning, engagement and achievement.

Our Mental Health Awareness programmes help children develop emotional literacy, understand wellbeing, reduce stigma and recognise the importance of looking after themselves and others.

Delivered in age-appropriate ways, these sessions encourage open conversations and help create supportive school communities where pupils feel safe, valued and understood.

Supports:

  • Emotional wellbeing

  • Self-awareness

  • Positive relationships

  • Mental health literacy

  • Confidence to seek support

  • Whole-school wellbeing culture

First Aid for the PSHE Curriculum

Practical skills that prepare children for life

First aid education provides children with valuable knowledge, practical skills and the confidence to respond in real-life situations.

Our programmes support schools in delivering key PSHE and personal development objectives while helping pupils develop responsibility, confidence and an understanding of how to help others.

Supports:

  • PSHE curriculum delivery

  • Personal responsibility

  • Life skills development

  • Confidence in emergencies

  • Safety awareness

  • Community citizenship

1:1 & Group Interventions

Targeted support for pupils who need it most

Some pupils require additional support to overcome barriers to learning, attendance, confidence or engagement.

Our targeted intervention programmes provide safe, supportive environments where children can develop positive relationships, rebuild confidence and strengthen the skills needed to succeed within school life.

Whether delivered one-to-one or in small groups, interventions are tailored to meet the needs of the individual pupil and school.

Supports:

  • Confidence and self-belief

  • Attendance and engagement

  • Emotional regulation

  • Social skills

  • Positive behaviour

  • Transition support

PPA & Curriculum Enrichment

Meaningful learning beyond the classroom

Our enrichment programmes provide schools with high-quality curriculum support whilst creating engaging opportunities for pupils to learn, develop and thrive.

Sessions are designed to be enjoyable, inclusive and developmental, ensuring children gain valuable experiences whilst schools benefit from reliable curriculum delivery and PPA cover.

Supports:

  • Physical wellbeing

  • Teamwork

  • Confidence

  • Healthy lifestyles

  • Curriculum enrichment

  • Pupil engagement

Staff Development & CPD

Supporting the people who support children

Great outcomes for pupils start with confident, capable and supported staff.

Our CPD and training programmes help schools strengthen knowledge, develop skills and build confidence across a range of areas including wellbeing, mental health, safeguarding, leadership and personal development.

Practical, engaging and relevant, our training is designed to create lasting impact for both staff and pupils.

Supports:

  • Mental health awareness

  • Staff wellbeing

  • Leadership development

  • Safeguarding awareness

  • Confidence and capability

  • Whole-school culture

Our Programmes

More than two decades supporting children and schools

Our founders Matthew Johnson and Andy Aspinall have spent more than 20 years working alongside schools, young people and communities across Cheshire and the North West.

Their experience spans education, youth development, wellbeing, inclusion, coaching and workforce development.

Over the years, one thing became increasingly clear:

Schools needed support that went beyond sport.

Today Thrive helps schools develop the whole child through programmes focused on confidence, wellbeing, belonging, leadership and positive engagement.

Sport and movement remain powerful tools, but they are no longer the destination.

They are part of the journey.

The way the team at Thrive delivered their courses ensures that there is a good balance between class-based learning and outdoor activity. I would recommend Thrive to other schools, particularly if they didn’t have a scheme of work in place through their PSHE that covers Mental Health

Deputy Head, Nantwich Primary School

Putting mental health first

Our core goal and guiding principle is to improve and support the mental health of everyone we encounter, including staff, teachers and pupils. As well as providing support and cover for sport and music, Thrive also provide mental health support for pupils and accredited qualifications for school staff to raise awareness of mental health.

Let's build schools where every child can thrive

Whether you're looking to strengthen wellbeing, improve engagement, support inclusion or develop pupil leadership, we'd love to explore how Thrive can help.

Book a conversation with our team and let's create a solution that works for your school.