At Aspire and Thrive, our goal is to engage children and young people to achieve meaningful learning outcomes that enable them to pursue further education, training, and employment.
We aim to boost learners' confidence by helping them recognise and develop their personal qualities and abilities.
Our courses are designed to empower children and young people, encouraging them to actively participate in the learning process. Our therapeutic programme is tailored to meet the individual needs of each young person. Recognising that some young people may not yet be ready for the demands of formal qualifications, through the Growth Mindset we provide engagement-only sessions to best support their needs.
The Growth Mindset Programme is based on the book of the same name, authored by Jack Cudworth in 2024. Its purpose is to inspire and inform future generations. In collaboration with Jack Cudworth, who has trained the Aspire and Thrive team to ensure the successful delivery of the programme, we focus on the themes outlined in the book and develop them into individual sessions.
The ethos of the book, which underpins the programme, is rooted in years of experience supporting the journeys of children, young people, and families in diverse settings. This approach addresses the complex challenges faced by children and young people in our society and communities.
The programme empowers them to become everything they aspire to be by promoting realistic honesty and accountability while enabling them to make and sustain positive changes. We offer innovative ways to develop, document, and certify a wide range of personal abilities and achievements, helping to grow their confidence across various topics.
Course Modules
Week One: unstoppable me
Week Two: Building Self-Belief
Week Three: The Power of Not Succeeding
Week Four: What is in Your Control
Week Five: Your Circle of Support
Week Six: Self-Development.
Week Seven: Your Worth and Value.
Week Eight: Planning Your Pathway
Week Nine: Role Models and Inspirations.
Week Ten: The Power of Feedback.
Week Eleven: Change Habits Change outcomes
Week Twelve: New Values
Final Project: Future me
Awarding Body
Other
Student Expected Outcomes
We expect young people to develop greater self-awareness, reflective decision-making skills, and an understanding of health. They should learn to consider their choices and the impact of external influences. Additionally, we want them to cultivate compassion, empathy, and consideration for themselves and others. Overall, we expect young people to build resilience and tolerance toward the complexities they encounter in their experiences, enabling them to navigate these challenges in a protective and positive manner.
Key Stage course delivered to
KS2;KS3;KS4;KS5
Admissions Criteria
This course is suitable for secondary aged young people. Aspire and Thrive support and assist young people who find their experiences in learning and education to be complex. Attending, engaging, or sustaining their education may be challenging, and their needs might not be met.
Staff Experience
At Aspire and Thrive, our clinical team provides reflective practice, group supervision, and further integrates our model of trauma-informed and therapeutic practices. Our team has extensive experience in social care, education, early help, and services for young people and families. All Aspire and Thrive colleagues undergo a comprehensive training plan and development strategy, which is framed within our training matrix.
Delivery Area
Our environments are mainly semi rural, exclusive to Aspire and Thrive. Our Environments are low arousal and low noise in terms of experience and atmosphere.
Programme length
Termly
Transport Provided
Yes
Days Of Delivery
TBC
Times of Delivery
TBC
Well-being assessment tools
Aspire and Thrive complete a wellbeing slate and a strength and difficulties questionnaires each half term
