Interventions

At William Morris Primary School we want all the children in our community to flourish. Alongside our daily practice, based on Thrive principles, we utilise targeted interventions to support the social and emotional development of our pupils, through Thrive and Mulberry Bush Emotional and Social Curriculum groups.

Thrive

Thrive is a specific way of working with children that helps to develop their social and emotional wellbeing. The Thrive Approach draws on the latest research into brain science, child development theory and attachment theory. We use Thrive to look beyond behaviour and give children the support they need to get back on track. These small group sessions are delivered by our Thrive Practitioner and Inclusion Assistant, Liz Beal to support identified individuals.

Support for mental health and wellbeing in schools | The Thrive Approach

The Mulberry Bush Emotional and Social Curriculum

The Mulberry Bush Emotional and Social Curriculum intervention, supports children to build their early emotional and social knowledge and skills. Delivered via trained staff it follows a programme of structured and progressive sessions and encourages children to develop successful relationships based on empathy and social understanding.

Play Therapy

At William Morris Primary School we are fortunate to work with Katie Rees, trainee play therapist. Her weekly interventions offer specific children the opportunity to use play to explore their thoughts and feelings in creative and dynamic ways. Using play in therapy helps people to express themselves in their own way; especially if they are struggling to understand how they are feeling or are finding it hard to put their experiences into words.