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St Stephen’s Infant School receives official endorsement for its work in supporting students’ mental health and wellbeing
St Stephen’s Infant School, part of the Turner Schools community, has been implementing the Thrive Approach to support its students and improve their attendance, behaviour and wellbeing. Read on...
Its commitment to embracing the approach means St Stephen’s Infant School has met the criteria for it to be officially endorsed by Thrive. The accolade also means that the school can now apply to become a Thrive Ambassador School or School of Excellence.
The Thrive Approach is a trauma-informed, whole school or setting approach that helps to improve the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. Underpinned by the belief that challenging behaviour stems from unmet needs, Thrive provides training, resources and online tools, so teachers and staff can better understand the needs of pupils and provide targeted, effective support where it’s needed.
Alice Edginton, Headteacher at St Stephen’s Infant School, said: “Our students’ wellbeing is our main priority. We understand that our young people have been through a lot over recent years and we are focused on providing all the support we can to enable them to meet their potential, overcome any challenges, and thoroughly enjoy their time at school.
“Thrive has helped us embed a warm, supportive culture. We tackle behaviour issues and absenteeism with understanding and expertise. It is having an excellent impact throughout school and improving outcomes across the board, and it’s fantastic for the team to have received this recognition.”
Seamus Murphy, CEO at Turner Schools, added: “At Turner Schools, compassion and respect for our students sits at the heart of everything we do. We want our schools to be places where young people feel supported, valued and happy, and therefore able to learn to the very best of their abilities. The work the St Stephen’s team is doing to implement the Thrive approach is a great example of this and a clear demonstration of the school’s strong values and ethos around wellbeing.
“This recognition not only reflects the dedication of St Stephen’s staff but also sets the school apart as a leader in promoting mental health and wellbeing in education. The school is shaping a bright future for its students.”
Turner Schools is a growing community of eight schools across Kent, comprising both primary and secondary schools.