Aspire Education

Helping Every Young Person Aspire — In Learning and in Life

Alternative education that inspires confidence, builds resilience, and unlocks potential.

Because Every Mind Learns Differently

At Aspire, we create a safe, engaging and supportive space for 13–16-year-olds who haven’t found success in traditional education.


We believe every young person has unique strengths — our role is to help them discover, develop and believe in them.

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Personalised Learning

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Vocational Pathways

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Emotional Wellbeing

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Who We Are

More than just educators

We are a team of experienced educators, mentors, and former professional sportspeople who understand how to engage pupils who think and learn differently.

Our mission is to help young people build self-belief, motivation and a sense of purpose, while gaining real skills that prepare them for life beyond school.

We adopt a safe, ‘above and beyond’ approach to ensuring that the needs of pupils & families are not left unmet.

We understand that our unique blend of experiences allows us to create the ideal environment to effectively engage the pupils within  our provision

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Our Approach

Every pupil is different — and so is our teaching.

We create flexible, personalised programmes that combine classroom learning with hands-on activities, outdoor experiences, and positive mentoring.

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Personalised Learning Plans

Tailored to each pupil’s strengths, needs, and learning style, helping them reach their full potential.

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Positive Role Models

Our team inspires through example, building confidence, teamwork, respect, and resilience in every pupil.

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Learning Beyond the Classroom

Pupils explore our allotment and woodland area, developing life skills, independence, and a love of nature.

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Family & Community Support

We work closely with families, carers, and schools to ensure consistent progress, guidance, and well-being.

Our Courses

Functional Skills

Practical English and Maths skills designed to build confidence and prepare pupils for real-life situations, further education, and future employment.

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Entry Level 1 English and Maths

An introductory level focusing on basic reading, writing, numeracy, and problem-solving skills to develop a strong foundation.

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Entry Level 2 English and Maths

Building on Entry Level 1, this course enhances everyday communication, calculation, and practical application skills.

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Entry Level 3 English and Maths

Further develops literacy and numeracy skills, preparing pupils to progress to Level 1 qualifications and more challenging tasks.

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Level 1 English and Maths (Including Speaking and Listening)

Focused on core English and Maths skills with an emphasis on speaking and listening, enabling pupils to confidently participate in learning and daily life.

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Level 2 English and Maths (Including Speaking and Listening)

A higher-level qualification that strengthens competence and independence in English and Maths, preparing pupils for future education, apprenticeships, and careers.

Vocational qualifications:

We are an official ASDAN registered centre and therefore offer a bespoke education pathway for all qualifications that ASDAN delivers

SEND provision:

Thrive AP meets the bespoke SEND needs of each pupil who attends our provision by recruiting and upskilling specialist staff to promote a delivery that each pupil requires by supporting the following classifications for each pupil