Welcome to The Alternative Voice
In this episode of The Alternative Voice, host Jade Neivens-Brown speaks with Dave Hughes and Jack Cudworth from Aspire & Thrive—a trauma-informed, therapeutic alternative provision making waves in education.
Together, they dive deep into their personal journeys into alternative education and explore the mission behind Aspire & Thrive. From the importance of staff training and development to the power of student voice, this conversation reveals how they’re reshaping the landscape of education for young people who need a different kind of support.
You’ll hear how they’re creating safe, nurturing environments, addressing emotional and behavioural needs with a therapeutic lens, and even developing innovative transport solutions to ensure every young person can access the support they deserve.
Whether you're an educator, parent, carer or simply passionate about youth empowerment, this episode will leave you hopeful and inspired by what’s possible when care meets innovation.
To find out more about Jade and Aspire & Thrives work, please head to the below links: