Thrive gives its students the opportunity to invest in themselves and allow them to realise their true potential. To succeed is to Thrive! Our person-centred approach means our students are our real ambassadors here. Don’t just take it from us… here’s what they say:
Thrive is a provider of both Further Education and Higher Education and Short/CPD courses. Headquartered in Walsall, West Midlands, our reach touches lives much further afield. We have a distinguished heritage of providing quality learning built around accessible and affordable learning for all.
As our recent Ofsted inspection shows, we have well-established and robust systems for ensuring that the academic and pastoral needs of all students are closely monitored and have an excellent track record of bespoke support for our learners. We want all of our students to achieve their fullest potential and we think deeply about how we sequence, plan and deliver our curriculum. To this end, we stretch and challenge our students academically and we embed personal development as a fundamental aspect of how our students learn.
Real Learning. Real People.
Real Impact. That’s Thrive.
To be a leading force in empowering individuals through accessible, high-quality education that unlocks potential, transforms lives, and inspires lifelong growth—locally and globally.
At Thrive, our mission is to provide person-centred, inclusive education that supports every learner in realising their full potential. Through a commitment to excellence in Further Education, Higher Education, and CPD learning, we create opportunities that are affordable, flexible, and deeply rooted in personal development. We believe success starts with self-investment—and at Thrive, we’re here to guide every step of that journey.
At Thrive, we understand that your overall wellbeing is central to you being able to achieve your dreams. Our student support service is equipped to help you manage and resolve any challenges you may be facing such as mental or physical health, cost of living challenges, accommodation problems or more. Whatever they may be we will be able to support you in finding a solution that works for you. If you feel you may need some support, please do not hesitate to contact studentservices@thrive-moodle.com
Thrive students have various backgrounds and needs and therefore sometimes benefit from some additional academic support in addition to what happens in their main classes. This includes awareness of referencing, citation and plagiarism, academic language and structuring their work. Students are given individual learning plans, guidance from tutors and access to independent study to further these aims.
Students usually engage in study with Thrive as part of their long-term professional goals. At Thrive we support our students in making planning and preparing their career futures with bespoke learning plans that reflect their goals. Students have access to experienced professionals through their teaching, but also have the opportunity to gain experience through volunteering. Aligned with the Gatsby Benchmarks, our careers services benefit from support of the National Careers Service and industry professionals.
Safeguarding is fundamental to all aspects of life at Thrive. We support students in being able to identify potential concerns and how to report them, as well as support and signpost those who may be experiencing a safeguarding issue, such as domestic violence, extremism and radicalisation, FGM and more. If you or someone you know is at risk, you can contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) on safeguarding@thrive-moodle.com. If there is immediate danger, please call the police on 999.
Throughout your interactions with Thrive, you may encounter some terminology that is unfamiliar to you. To ensure that everyone is on the same page, here are a few of the key terms that will help you navigate your Thrive experience!
Through its sister-company, SanctuaryCPD, it is also able to offer an exciting and current range of CPD programmes across all core sectors.
A physical location where Thrive teaching and learning is delivered that is owned and managed by Thrive.
These are short courses designed to enhance the student’s professional skill set.
The person responsible for leading on safeguarding issues within Thrive. All concerns raised will ultimately be handled by them. Further information about safeguarding and how to raise a concern can be found here.
Any course that is delivered in person at a campus or study centre. The student is physically in the same room as their teacher.
Any course for people over the age of 16 and up to Level 3. It includes many vocational courses as well as Functional skills in English and Mathematics.
Any course which is at Level 4 or above. It also includes courses that provide access to specific courses at Level 4 or above (e.g. a Foundation or Access course at Level 3 designed to help someone onto a Level 4 course).
Any course where the entire course is delivered remotely through the internet.
Part of the government’s Channel process for preventing radicalisation and extremism.
Any courses that are under 3 months in duration. Often these courses will also be CPD courses.
The customer facing part of the government’s system of student financial support. The other part is known as Student Loans.
The part of the government’s system of student financial support that deals with the legal and compliance issues. The other part is known as Student Finance.
A physical location where Thrive delivers the teaching and learning is delivered but the premises are owned by another party. Students at a study centre are still enrolled with and study at Thrive but use the other party’s facilities to do so.
The idea of pursuing additional education and the development of further skills beyond compulsory education. It is generally voluntary and self-motivated based on a pursuit to learn more, gain new skills or support professional development or personal fulfilment and enjoyment.
Throughout your interactions with Thrive, you may encounter some terminology that is unfamiliar to you. To ensure that everyone is on the same page, here are a few of the key terms that will help you navigate your Thrive experience!
Through its sister-company, SanctuaryCPD, it is also able to offer an exciting and current range of CPD programmes across all core sectors.
A physical location where Thrive teaching and learning is delivered that is owned and managed by Thrive.
These are short courses designed to enhance the student’s professional skill set.
The person responsible for leading on safeguarding issues within Thrive. All concerns raised will ultimately be handled by them. Further information about safeguarding and how to raise a concern can be found here
Any course that is delivered in person at a campus or study centre. The student is physically in the same room as their teacher.
Any course for people over the age of 16 and up to Level 3. It includes many vocational courses as well as Functional skills in English and Mathematics.
Any course which is at Level 4 or above. It also includes courses that provide access to specific courses at Level 4 or above (e.g. a Foundation or Access course at Level 3 designed to help someone onto a Level 4 course).
Any course where the entire course is delivered remotely through the internet.
Part of the government’s Channel process for preventing radicalisation and extremism.
Any courses that are under 3 months in duration. Often these courses will also be CPD courses.
The customer facing part of the government’s system of student financial support. The other part is known as Student Loans.
The part of the government’s system of student financial support that deals with the legal and compliance issues. The other part is known as Student Finance.
A physical location where Thrive delivers the teaching and learning is delivered but the premises are owned by another party. Students at a study centre are still enrolled with and study at Thrive but use the other party’s facilities to do so.
The idea of pursuing additional education and the development of further skills beyond compulsory education. It is generally voluntary and self-motivated based on a pursuit to learn more, gain new skills or support professional development or personal fulfilment and enjoyment.
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“Our tutors are always happy to help if you’re unsure with something or you need help with work. If you miss classes they’re always happy to help you catch up with anything you missed out on and make sure you don’t fall behind. Student support are also a great help with any financial wellbeing help or anything you need help with”.
“Thrive has enabled me to enter into education after many years, and has meant that I know have a strong set of skills to build my own business and develop my career. It understood the barriers I faced and helped me find a way to overcome them.”
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