Helping People Thrive Through Education, Knowledge and Support
To empower individuals, families and communities to thrive through education, knowledge and compassionate support.
Four Strands, One Purpose
Thrive House Ltd works across tuition, publishing, educational consultancy and social care – because the people we serve rarely need only one of them.
Tuition
Online and in-class tutoring for secondary school students, alongside our Homework Club.
Publishing
Independent book publishing, including our own titles and the Poetic Muses collection.
Educational Consultancy
Advisory work for schools, families and organisations on curriculum, policy and provision.
Social Care Advice, Training & Support
Advice, training and support programmes that promote independence, wellbeing and social inclusion.
The Story Behind Thrive House
Thrive House Ltd was founded by Kono-Ugen Kono – a teacher, author and speaker whose work has always sat at the meeting point of education and everyday family life.
That experience of working with young people runs through everything here: the tutoring, the consultancy, (delete -social care programmes- use the community programmes) and the book that came out of it use all
– Another Untold Truth.
Co-Founder and Director, Ms Jete Ugen
Ms Jete Ugen is a director, charity trustee and social care professional, and Co-Founder and Director of Thrive House Ltd. She brings experience across transport, banking, social care, community development and the voluntary sector.
Jete has held leadership and governance roles with organisations including Women of Grace UK C.I.C.,and Meg’s Arm of Love. She has served as a director of Orbit Care Solutions and Gritz ’n’ Glitz, developing expertise in leadership, governance, partnership working and community engagement.
Before entering social care, Jete spent two decades with Transport for London, gaining experience in a demanding, public-facing environment. She worked as a Supervisory Manager with Halifax Bank.
Today, Jete works as a Social Care Enablement Practitioner, supporting individuals to develop independence and achieve goals. At Thrive House, she is committed to creating opportunities through education, publishing and care initiatives that strengthen individuals, families and communities.
Why Thrive House Exists
Taken directly from our published mission and vision.
To empower individuals, families and communities to thrive through education, knowledge and compassionate support.
At Thrive House Ltd, we are committed to creating opportunities that enable people to learn, develop, participate and achieve their potential. Through our education services, book publishing and social care enablement, we provide accessible knowledge, practical support and meaningful opportunities that promote learning, independence, wellbeing and social inclusion.
We believe that education can transform lives, knowledge can open doors, and the right support can help individuals and communities overcome barriers and flourish.
To build a more knowledgeable, empowered and inclusive society where every individual has the opportunity to learn, grow, participate and thrive.
We aspire to become a trusted organisation recognised for excellence in education, publishing and social care enablement, producing resources and delivering services that make a positive and lasting difference to individuals, families and communities.
Through innovation, collaboration and a strong commitment to social impact, Thrive House Ltd seeks to contribute to a society in which learning, opportunity, dignity, independence and inclusion are accessible to all.
Six Commitments
The standards we hold ourselves to across education, publishing and social care.
Empowerment
We help people develop the confidence, knowledge and skills to shape their own futures.
Inclusion
We value diversity and strive to ensure that our services and opportunities are accessible and welcoming to all.
Excellence
We aim for high standards in our educational services, publications and support.
Compassion
We treat every individual with dignity, respect, understanding and kindness.
Innovation
We embrace new ideas, approaches and technologies that can improve learning, support and outcomes.
Social Impact
We measure our success not only by what we provide, but by the positive difference we make in people’s lives and communities.
Three Ways to Learn With Us
Admissions open across Years 7 to 13, covering curricular, SEND and EAL provision.
Online Tutoring
Live one-to-one and small-group teaching, delivered anywhere in the UK.
In-Class Tutoring
Face-to-face teaching at our Haringey locations.
Homework Club
Supervised study with a tutor on hand – a structured place to get the work done.
Years 7 to 13
We accept students across the full secondary range.
Celebrating lessons that make a difference.
Real teaching. Real impact. Real stories from classrooms.
What makes a lesson “A Class Act”?
Is it the teacher who turns an ordinary classroom into a place of curiosity, creativity and discovery? Is it a lesson that has pupils talking, thinking, questioning and learning long after the bell has gone? Is it an ingenious idea that brings a difficult concept to life? Or perhaps it is simply a teacher who finds a remarkable way to reach a learner who had almost given up?
A Class Act is dedicated to celebrating exceptional lessons and the teachers behind them. We want to go beyond lesson plans and teaching theories to showcase real teaching that works; the moments of inspiration, ingenuity, courage and creativity that can transform learning.
Because exceptional teaching should not remain hidden behind a classroom door. A Class Act is where teachers share the lessons that deserve to be remembered, and the ideas that deserve to be passed on.
Your lesson could be our next A Class Act.
Curricular, SEND and EAL
Teaching planned around the pupil in front of us.
Curricular
Core subject teaching mapped to the national curriculum across Years 7 to 13.
SEND
Support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, planned around the individual.
EAL
English as an Additional Language support for pupils developing academic English.
Learn at Your Own Pace
Structured courses with lessons, resources and progress tracking, plus live classes delivered over Zoom.
Course pages
Videos, PDFs and structured lessons.
Student login & dashboard
Each learner has their own account and course list.
Progress tracking
See what has been completed and what comes next.
Quizzes & assignments
Check understanding as you go.
Certificates
Recognition on completion.
Live classes
Webinar and live class sessions delivered over Zoom.
The most entertaining and insightful parenting book you’ll read this year.
Blending wisdom, humour, and real-life experiences, this refreshing guide offers practical lessons for parents, educators, and anyone involved in raising teenagers.
Written by Kono-Ugen Kono, with guest contributions from Ogheneove Ochuko Emore, the book explores the realities of modern parenting through honest reflections and relatable stories drawn from years of experience working with young people.
Now available on Amazon and major online bookstores worldwide.
Free and Paid Access
Some of what we publish is open to everyone. Members get the rest, plus the courses and the live sessions.
Free
- Selected blog articles
- Poem of the Week from Poetic Muses
- Podcast episodes
- Newsletter
Parenting Club
- Everything is free for you.
- Members-only parenting content
- Monthly live Q&A session
- Discounts in the online store
- Early access to new titles
Full Access
- Everything in Parenting Club
- All online courses
- Downloadable resource library
- Certificates on completion
- Priority booking for events
Educational Consultancy
Advisory work for schools, families and organisations.
For Schools
Curriculum, provision and improvement advice drawn from senior school leadership experience.
For Families
Guidance on admissions, SEND, EAL and getting the right support in place.
For Organisations
Education and social care advisory work for community and third-sector organisations.
Talks, Workshops and the Podcast
Kono speaks to schools, parent groups and community organisations – in person and online.
Keynotes & Talks
Talks for schools, parent groups, conferences and community organisations.
Workshops
Practical sessions for parents, staff teams and youth groups.
Webinars & Live Classes
Delivered online over Zoom for audiences anywhere.
Podcast: Spare 'd' Rod
Conversations on parenting, education and raising the next generation.
Spare 'd' Rod
Conversations about parenting, education and what it really takes to raise the next generation – the same honesty that runs through Another Untold Truth.
- New episodes every fortnight.
- Guests from schools, families and the community
- Listen on your usual podcast app
Haringey and Ongar
- Mondays
- 4–6 PM
Wood Green Library
187–197A High Road
Wood Green
N22 6XD
- Wednesdays
- 4–6 PM
Fyfield Village Hall
Houching Drive
Fyfield, Ongar
Essex
- Thursdays
- 4–6 PM
St. Michael Church Hall
Bounds Green Road
London
N22 8HE
Reading, News and Poetry
Our blog Educational Essence provides education news from Haringey, Ongar and around the world. There’s lots more edutainment with our Poetic Muses corner.
Global Education News
Developments in education from around the world.
Haringey Education News
News and updates from Haringey and our local communities.
Ongar Education News
News and updates from Ongar and our local communities.
Poetic Muses
Our poetry corner – published verse from our writers and our students.
Poetic Muses
A published corner for verse, reflection and the writing our students are proud of.
- Poem of the Week
- Student writing showcase
- Open submissions
- Printed anthologies
Poems published here are written by our students, tutors, parents and members of the communities that we serve. Look out for new poems every week.
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Advice, Training and Support Programmes
Our social care enablement work promotes learning, independence, wellbeing and social inclusion.
Advice
Practical guidance for individuals, families and carers navigating support and services.
Training
Training programmes that build knowledge, confidence and capability.
Support Programmes
Structured programmes promoting independence, wellbeing and social inclusion.