Thrive PACE & VRF

Thrive’s Vital Relational Functions

Attune

Match the child’s energy using your body, face and voice.

“Oh wow! I can see your face is red and your fists are clenched.”

 

Validate

let the child know it’s OK to have the feeling.

I’m wondering if/ imagining that/ noticing that you might be feeling sad/ cross/ frightened/ excited. If that had happened to me, I would feel that way too.”

Contain

 

be alongside as a helpful, supportive adult.

“I can see this is tricky for you and I will keep you safe.” Break things down into manageable chunks, e.g., “First, we will…”

 

Regulate

 

Sooth or stimulate the child back to social engagement

“Let’s breathe together until you feel calmer.”

 

All adults working with the Thrive approach use PACE

P - Playfulness

Adults should be open / available /flexible/engaged/ have a sense of fun/ imaginative and connected

A - Acceptance

Acknowledging the child and their emotional state as being true and valid, and representing this back to them.

C - Curiosity

Showing authentic interest in finding out about the child and their experience.

E - Empathy

Being alongside the child without negative judgement.

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Informal Consultation

Over the last year the School and Governing Body have been in discussion with Lancashire Education Authority regarding the possibility of expanding the number of places at Acorns Primary School. An informal consultation into this possibility is being launched.  The proposal is to increase the schools pupil numbers by 20 and to increase parking facilities on site to ease congestion.


 There is currently an informal consultation ongoing from 4 November 2024 to 22 November 2024. A decision will then be made as to whether it goes to formal consultation.  If it does, we will update you with the date of a meeting in school where a representative from Lancashire County Council will attend to provide further information and answer any questions you may have.


The document can be found under the Key information and in Informal Consultation.


Please click on the link here to have your say : https://forms.office.com/e/8YgGx1Vkcv


We are holding a public meeting at Acorns Primary School on 21st November at 11:00 am. A representative from LCC, the school’s headteacher, and the chair of governors will be available to answer any questions. Everyone is welcome to attend.