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Raising Aspirations
Our programmes are delivered by teachers and integrated into the heart of the classroom
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Stepping up, standing out
Building resilience through wellbeing strategies and supporting future aspirations for the next steps in life
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Bring business and education together
We believe that the best way to open up the world of work is to put businesses in front of children and young people
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Here's what ofsted thinks...
"During the inspection, pupils in Year 6 had the opportunity to take part in the school’s first ‘careers carousel event’, where they met representatives from local businesses and organisations such as the National Health Service. This enabled pupils to ask questions in order to find out at first hand the skills and knowledge they might need in order to prepare for particular careers."
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Our purpose

We are a company passionate about changing the lives of children and young people. This is why we come into work every day and this is what drives us to make a difference.

We produce award winning personal development programmes that allow self-discovery, raise aspirations, open up the world of work, build resilience, character and self-esteem.

Our unique ‘out of box’, fully resourced, career-led learning programmes are provided for and delivered by the education and third sector, to better prepare children and young people to live purposeful, positive lives.

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Our impacts

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Schools have delivered our programmes since we started!
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Children and young people have benefitted from our programmes.
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Encounters that have taken place between businesses and young people.
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We must encourage all our children to have aspirations and we can do that at primary level with the Raising Aspirations programme. It’s fantastic and takes hardly any extra work and is a great opportunity to make a difference.
Dave McPartlin,Head Teacher at Flakefleet Primary School (the happiest school in the UK)
During the inspection, pupils in Year 6 had the opportunity to take part in the school’s first ‘careers carousel event’, where they met representatives from local businesses and organisations such as the National Health Service. This enabled pupils to ask questions in order to find out at first hand the skills and knowledge they might need in order to prepare for particular careers.
Ofsted,Upperby Primary School
The Raising Aspirations programme provides structure and colourful materials whilst taking away lots of work for teachers. The Raising Aspirations programme also helps children make the link between work in class and their future jobs.
Jacquie Price,Head Teacher at Monksdown Primary
As an organisation that has grown considerably over the last few years, we recognise how important it is to develop and nurture young talent and for us this journey cannot start early enough. So we are absolutely delighted to be working alongside Positive Footprints in helping young people to develop their understanding of the world of work.
Phil Jones,Managing Director of Calico Enterprise
The graphics look brilliant! All of the children had heard about the Raising Aspirations programme and many of them knew about the programme because of older siblings. Already looking forward to teaching it next week!
Lauren Atkinson,Year 6 teacher at Heasandford Primary School
As a technology company, we know how important it is to build for the future. Creating opportunities to empower children and giving them access to every available chance is something very close to my heart. As part of our CSR activity, we’re funding 10 schools as we believe that helping children discover their potential today is vital to developing their skills for the jobs of tomorrow.
Paul Durose,Chief Executive Officer of Gas Tag
We are delighted to be part of this project with Harrogate Housing Association. It’s a valuable opportunity for our children to better understand the world of work through classroom-based activities and meeting different businesses. We are looking forward to seeing a growth in the confidence, knowledge and resilience of our children and think it’s a project that helps to support local communities.
Garry de Castro MorelandHeadteacher at Starbeck Community Primary
At St Robert’s Catholic Primary School we actively encourage each child to reach their full potential by inspiring and nurturing them within a happy, stimulating and inclusive school. The aspirations project with Harrogate Housing Association aligns strongly with our aims to provide an excellent education and instil a lifelong love of learning, which includes exploring the world of work.
Jill CollinsHeadteacher at St Robert’s Catholic Primary
We were thrilled to be part of this event, and to be able to share what we do in the local community. It was good to talk to the children and introduce them to potential career paths they may choose in the future. It was a very rewarding event and we would be happy to support any activities like this in the future.
Natalie KlausenLettings & Marketing Manager at Places for People
With regards to Positive Footprints, I feel that the support we have received from you and the resources that we have been sent have been outstanding. We couldn't have asked for better support. The lessons are clear and easy to follow and deliver and the children have been really enjoying it.
Emily LarsenYear 6 teacher at Rivington Primary School
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