Thrive

Coychurch (Llangrallo) Primary School have adopted ‘Thrive’ - a therapeutic approach to help support children with their emotional and social development. 

Our Thrive Practioner is Mrs D. Davies

The Thrive approach uses online assessments, alongside teacher/support staff observations, to help identify where a child may need some support with their emotional development. After the online assessment has taken place, an action plan for their individual needs is created by the Thrive Practioner.

By using this approach we can ensure that the adults working with our pupils understand their individual needs and are able to meet these most effectively. 

Research has shown that our behaviour is intrinsically linked to our emotions, which in turn is linked to how we learn. By teaching children how to recognise, notice and regulate these feelings and emotions it can help with development and learning.  The extra support provided by the Thrive Approach can be temporary or over a longer period of time. Our aim is to develop happy, confident and curious minds.

Why might my child attend a Thrive session?

Many children experience difficulties during their time at school. These may include:

• Difficulties with socialising and friendships
• Getting into trouble at playtime
• Finding it hard to settle in the classroom
• Finding it difficult to manage their strong feelings
• Not knowing who to turn to when feelings are too big to manage on their own

These situations can lead to many different feelings which may seem overwhelming at times. They might include: anger, frustration, sadness, loneliness, confusion or anxiety. All these feelings are very normal and happen to a lot of children. The Thrive sessions are designed to help children learn to manage their feelings and teach them strategies that will help promote their learning at school.

What will happen in a Thrive session?

The session may be on an individual basis or as part of a small group of children. During each session there will be an activity which may include:

• Story Telling
• Circle games
• Arts and crafts
• Sand play
• Movement and relaxation
• Hand and foot massage
• Cooking and preparing food
• Role play and puppet work
• Games