Aspirations for All

Building aspirations through learning

We want our pupils’ dreams to expand throughout their time in school: starting with big aspirations that grow bigger the more they learn. By working hard to give them the right foundations, and tackling any barriers in their way, we can open up opportunities for children and young people.

Scroll down to explore our evolving hub of resources - covering literacy, oracy,numeracy and much more - all created to support every child and teacher through primary and beyond, on to bold and exciting futures.

The impact of building aspirations through Literacy and English learning

Aspirations at primary level can shape long-term futures.

  • 56% of primary pupils believe school makes them ready for future careers.
  • 7 in 10 believe how they are doing now will affect their future job.
  • 1 in 10 pupils don’t think they have a lot of options available to them.

Explore the figures

“I really, really think I can do a lot. I don't think anything can help me stop my dream because I can just, I can do it” – Annabella, Primary Pupil.

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Sonetimes learning needs to be more than lessons, more than a curriculum. - Meslissa, Primary School teacher

How are schools and experts encouraging aspiration today for primary learners?

Discover the latest solutions and best-practice updates. 

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Dreaming big unlocks opportunities for everyone

We believe by playing an active role in nurturing the aspirations of the next generation, we can lay the foundations that prepare them to approach the world with confidence and curiosity.

After all, the first person to land on Mars is likely to be at Primary school now!

We sponsored Dream Big Day to help children at schools across the country inspire hope and ambition amongst their young learners. By seeing and experiencing different careers and opportunities, children from the earliest stages of their education can be encouraged to dream big.

  • “If you go around the school now, every child wants to be a scientist!” 

Discover what happened when Pearson sponsored the first ever Dream Big Day… 

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