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Mar 29
3 min

Beyond the grades: how some of our schools are supporting students with PD in the Summer term

We’re passionate about student-led personal development, which is at the heart of our Aspirations programme. As we come to the end of the...

Mar 13
4 min

Back to school: top personal development areas to be aware of as you head back to in person teaching

As schools across the country settle back into full time face to face teaching, some pupils will find the transition back to the...

Nov 19, 2020
4 min

Personal Development during Covid: 6 things learned from our students and teachers

This edition of the Aspirations blog explores what’s changed (and what hasn’t) for our students, and some of the things our schools are...

Aug 18, 2020
3 min

The 2019-20 data roundup: What your students want

2020 has been a challenging year for students, teachers and parents alike, but the upcoming term offers a new opportunity for schools to...

Jul 10, 2020
2 min

Knowledge

A rounded Personal Development programme equips students with not just skills, but also knowledge about the world around them and their...

Jul 6, 2020
2 min

Career Aspirations

Perhaps unsurprisingly given the focus we place on thinking ahead, career paths are consistently prioritised by Aspirations students –...

Jun 21, 2020
2 min

Supporting Wellbeing During School Closures

At the best of times, wellbeing concerns are front of mind for many young people. Last term, long before Coronavirus first made an...

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