The Nest is your place, whether you’re happy, or full of tears
Know that you’re safe, know that you’re special, and we’re happy that you’re here
In the Nest you’ll see how high you can fly, of that there can be no doubt
The Nest needs you, there’s no other like you, you are beautiful inside and out
The hive outside is for mindfulness, quiet time and space,
For those that don't want to run around play or race,
Here there are games, music, laughter and creativity to please,
Where we all work together like busy bumble bees
Thrive has had a huge impact on children and the communities around them.
Thrive helps to develop resilience in young people. It has also been proven to increase attainment, promote positive behaviour, build trusting relationships, enhance self-confidence and even improve attendance.
We use Thrive everywhere in school (especially in the Nest) in various ways.
The 5 sections below describe the types of activities we do within each developmental strand:
Neuroscience is the study of the brain. Neuroscientists have developed an understanding of the structure, development and functions of the brain. This research has helped us to deal with both physical and emotional issues.
Most importantly for us, it has helped us to understand why we act, feel, and think in a certain way.
You see, without the sciencey bit, we wouldn't know why we get angry, and we wouldn't know how to help ourselves when we are .
We become emotionally 'attached' over time.
Connection is key!
Attachment helps children to regulate their negative emotions in times of stress and distress and to explore the environment, even if it contains some scary stuff! It is a major developmental milestone for a child and remains an important issue throughout life. Attachment gives us all the ability to explore, learn and relate, all in a safe and controllable way.
Sometimes we get messy... but not always!
Creative play is a very important part of childhood and child development. Through creative and imaginative play children grow emotionally, socially, intellectually, and even physically. Creative experiences help a child develop these skills and enable them to share their thoughts, feelings and ideas.