Aspire Learning and Courses
Aspire’s friendly, women-only centre offers a variety of courses to help you learn and develop new skills, whatever your goals.
Our award-winning team will help you decide which courses are right for you and signpost you to any of our support and wellbeing services that may also benefit you.
Below are examples of some of our classes. You can view the full descriptions of our current classes running in our January to March 2024 semester here.
The next sign up day will be Friday 12th January 2024 10am.
See our Aspire news page for the latest updates or follow our social media accounts for updates.
Aspire Courses
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Wild Gardening
This outdoor activity is the perfect way to head into spring with activities such as making bug houses and seed bombs, while planning for springtime planting around our Aspire buildings.
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Aspire to Change
Have a try at various subjects to find out if you enjoy them before committing to a longer course with exploring, setting and measuring smart targets and planning for your own future.
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Dance Fit
Dance your way to feeling good!! Inspired by Strictly Come Dancing, this class is fast paced but fun exercise, no partner needed! If you have a health condition check with your GP before you start any new exercise routine
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Mindful Colouring
This is an opportunity to take some time out for yourself. Spend the session practicing mindfulness through colouring in beautiful patterns. You will have the opportunity to explore the colour wheel and experiment with colour combinations in a relaxing and supportive atmosphere.
Reserve your place by calling 0191 389 1504 or sending an email to enquiries@aspire-northeast.co.uk during the enrolment period.
Don’t worry if you have missed the course enrolment deadline as Aspire support and wellbeing services are also available and you can join at any time.
“Aspire have created a unique, outstanding organisational culture which embraces all students and staff by removing barriers to accessing education opportunities, providing exceptional support to those who need it most.”
— Community Learning Provision, Support Review Executive Summary, May 2021
“Tutors provide exceptional support to their students and teach across a very diverse student group. Individualised support is evident through observation activities which engage, encourage and stretch students to develop.”
— Community Learning Provision, Support Review Executive Summary, May 2021
FAQs
When can I enrol?
Aspire enrolment occurs three times per year (January, March/April and September), and due to the way the learning works you won’t be able to sign up for courses outside of the enrolment period. This is to make sure everyone gets their full learning experience and fair access to the courses. You will see announcements on our social media and on our news page when we are getting ready to begin a new term.
How do I enrol?
Aspire enrolment is quick and simple. To avoid unnecessary attendances at our centre and make the experience more accessible for our women, registration for Aspire courses is now by email and telephone only.
Please reserve your place by calling 0191 389 1504 or sending an email to enquiries@aspire-northeast.co.uk during the enrolment period (see above) Aspire will then contact you to take the next easy steps to complete your registration.
What courses are available?
Aspire courses (including days, times and descriptions) will appear in full before each term on our website and social media. You can ask for course information by emailing our learning team at enquiries@aspire-northeast.co.uk or telephoning 0191 389 1504.
Do courses cost anything?
There is a £3 admin fee for each course but this is not payable until your place is confirmed.
How many courses can I sign up to?
There is no limit on how many courses you can sign up for, although we do ask you think about what you will enjoy and what will benefit you most as well as the needs of other women. If you are uncertain which courses are best for you, contact our learning team.
How long do courses last?
Aspire courses last 8 to 10 weeks and start approximately one week after enrolment opens. Important dates will be published to our social media and website in advance of enrolment opening.
Will I need access to a computer?
To maintain consistency and safety with our services around Covid-19 we have adopted a joint provision model for Aspire courses. This means that some elements of learning may be online rather than in centre, so you may need access to a computer or smart phone with internet. If you are not able to get online but would like to enrol on a course please contact us.