Articles and analysis from Thrive Tutoring Services and our director Daniel Croft MBE — covering SEN, SEMH, EHCPs, school refusal, alternative provision and the wider sector.
Behaviour is often a symptom rather than the cause. Daniel Croft MBE on how a connection-first mentoring approach supports children with SEND, EBSA, Alternative Provision and EOTAS.
Read articleThrive is pleased to welcome Ready Steady Exam as our Official Exam Preparation Partner, combining specialist tutoring and mentoring with dedicated exam preparation expertise.
Read articleDaniel Croft MBE on the new Act, what it could mean for children with SEMH needs, and the difference between safeguarding through control and relational safeguarding.
Read articleWhen mainstream stops working, the answer is rarely more pressure. Daniel Croft MBE on what specialist 1:1 support can actually do for disengaged learners.
Read articleThe standards we set for every Thrive tutor — professionalism, child-centred practice, safeguarding, SEN expertise, and the things that matter beyond qualifications.
Read articleIf you're reading this at 11pm because your child can't get into school in the morning, this guide is for you. Concrete steps — what to try this week, what to avoid.
Read articleWhen a child struggles in mainstream, the default response is to see the child as the problem. Usually it's a mismatch between the child and the environment.
Read articleKey findings from the Commissioner's January 2026 report on special schools and alternative provision — funding pressures, fragmented services, and what needs to change.
Read articleIn a world of screens and fast scrolling, reading still shapes everything from confidence to creativity. Why it matters, and how to support reading at home.
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