At Thrive, we are committed to ensuring that children and young people have access to the right support, from the right people, at the right time.
We are therefore extremely pleased to be bringing Ready Steady Exam on board as Thrive's Official Exam Preparation Partner.
This appointment reflects our belief that the best outcomes for children are achieved when specialist organisations work together, each focusing on what they do best.
Whilst Thrive specialises in tutoring, mentoring, SEND support and helping children re-engage with education, Ready Steady Exam brings dedicated expertise in examination preparation, exam confidence, assessment support and access arrangements.
Together, we are creating a stronger, more comprehensive support network for the young people we serve.
Why This Matters
For many learners, exams are challenging.
For children and young people with SEND, anxiety, EBSA, SEMH needs, disrupted education or previous negative experiences of school, examinations can present additional barriers that extend far beyond academic knowledge.
Success in exams is not simply about understanding a subject.
It is also about confidence, preparation, organisation, exam technique and ensuring that appropriate support is in place before a learner enters the exam hall.
These are specialist areas that require dedicated expertise.
Why Ready Steady Exam
Ready Steady Exam is a specialist exam preparation service with a strong track record of supporting students — including those with additional needs — to feel prepared, confident and capable when it matters most.
Their approach goes beyond content revision. They work with learners to:
- Build genuine exam confidence
- Develop effective revision and time-management strategies
- Navigate access arrangements and accommodations
- Reduce anxiety and build resilience around assessment
- Prepare practically and emotionally for the experience of sitting an exam
This aligns directly with Thrive's own values: that every child deserves tailored, compassionate support that meets them where they are.
What This Means in Practice
Through this partnership, families and schools working with Thrive will be able to access Ready Steady Exam's services as part of a joined-up support offer.
Whether a young person is preparing for GCSEs, A Levels, or other qualifications, we can now ensure they have access to both the pastoral, educational and exam-specific support they need — delivered by two organisations who understand the complexity of their needs.
Our Commitment
At Thrive, every decision we make is guided by one question: what will genuinely help this child?
Partnering with Ready Steady Exam is a direct answer to that question. It reflects our ongoing commitment to building an ecosystem of trusted, specialist support around the young people and families we work with.
We are delighted to welcome Ready Steady Exam as our Official Exam Preparation Partner and look forward to the positive impact this collaboration will have.
If you would like to find out more about how Thrive and Ready Steady Exam can support your child or your school, please get in touch.
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