Our Objectives

Harris Aspire is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' sector-leading Alternative Education Provider, helping disengaged students to re-engage with learning through personalised pathways, high expectations and consistent, relational support.

Our Strategic Objectives

• Re-engage Learners by removing barriers to attendance and participation, rebuilding routines and restoring a sense of belonging.
• Deliver High-Quality Education through a curriculum that is ambitious, relevant and matched to students’ starting points.
• Provide Flexible Provision that responds to need, including alternative school days and blended timetables where appropriate.
• Strengthen Wellbeing and Regulation through trauma-informed practice, consistent boundaries and targeted pastoral support.
• Develop Aspiration and Employability by broadening horizons, building skills and supporting clear progression routes.
• Work in Partnership with families, schools, local agencies and external services to create joined-up plans for each student.
• Reduce Exclusions and Persistent Absence by intervening early and providing practical, sustainable reintegration pathways.

How We Support Reengagement

• Alternative School Days that provide a structured, purposeful experience aligned to learning, wellbeing and readiness to return to full-time education.
• Targeted Support for attendance, behaviour, SEND and SEMH needs, with clear plans, consistent routines and regular review.
• Flexibility in approach, timetable and provision to meet individual circumstances while maintaining high expectations and accountability.
• Mentoring and trusted-adult relationships that build confidence, motivation, self-regulation and positive identity as a learner.

Intended Impact

• Improved Attendance, punctuality and engagement in learning.
• Reduced Risk of Exclusion through strengthened behaviour support and positive relationships.
• Improved Wellbeing, confidence and readiness to learn.
• Successful Reintegration into mainstream or progression into an appropriate next step.
• Improved Attainment and progress from individual starting points.

How We Measure Success 

• Attendance and Engagement metrics (including persistent absence and time spent in education).
• Behaviour and Exclusion Data (including reductions in repeat incidents).
• Progress and Attainment against personalised targets.
• Student and Parent/Carer voice (including sense of safety, belonging and aspiration).
• Reintegration and Post-16/Next-step destinations and sustainment.
• Quality Assurance through reviews, observation, training and continuous improvement.

By combining flexibility with consistent standards, Harris Aspire will provide an evidence-led, inclusive alternative to traditional schooling, ensuring every learner is supported to reengage, achieve and thrive.