Alt Bridge Celebrates First Thrive Accreditation: “We Have Embraced Thrive”

We are incredibly proud to announce that Alt Bridge has received its first official Thrive accreditation — a significant milestone that recognises our commitment to supporting the emotional wellbeing and development of every student.

This achievement reflects the dedication and passion of our staff, particularly those within our Nurture Base and our qualified Thrive practitioners, who have worked tirelessly to embed the Thrive Approach across the school. Through their hard work, we’ve not only implemented a whole-school culture of emotional support, but we’ve also seen the real, tangible benefits this brings to our young people.

At Alt Bridge, we understand that for students to engage, learn and thrive, their emotional needs must be recognised and met. The Thrive Approach has given us a powerful framework to do just that. It has helped us build positive, trusting relationships and create a safe, nurturing environment where all learners feel seen, supported, and understood.

Being awarded our first accreditation is more than just a badge — it’s a validation of the journey we’ve taken. From targeted interventions to whole-school strategies, Thrive has become an integral part of how we support our pupils’ growth not just academically, but socially and emotionally too.

We are proud to say: we have embraced Thrive.

Looking ahead, we are excited to expand our Thrive provision even further. This includes the implementation of additional staff training, enabling more of our team to understand and apply Thrive principles in their day-to-day practice. We will also begin rolling out Thrive assessments for a greater number of pupils, ensuring more learners benefit from personalised support plans based on their individual social and emotional needs.

In September 2025, we will take another significant step by introducing a third Nurture class, allowing us to extend our specialist support to even more pupils in a dedicated, supportive environment.

As part of our continued commitment, we will also be offering regular 1:1 Thrive sessions for those pupils most in need — ensuring that targeted, compassionate support is available to help every child feel safe, secure, and ready to learn.

This accreditation marks the beginning of a new chapter, and we remain committed to evolving and expanding our Thrive practice. A huge thank you to our Thrive team and all members of staff who continue to champion emotional wellbeing across our school. Together, we’re not just meeting standards — we’re changing lives.