An interview with Lesley Burrows: National Apprenticeship Week 2021
It’s National Apprenticeship Week 2021, so we sat down with Lesley Burrows, Managing Director of Positive Footprints, to discuss all things apprenticeships. So Lesley, why do you think apprenticeships are important? One of the main reasons apprenticeships are important is that those who complete them participate in experiential learning. Apprentices get to learn academically while […]
Positive Footprints to speak at HQN event about how housing associations are inspiring children
Leading housing associations from around the country will be attending a HQN event hosted by Positive Footprints on Thursday 18th March 2021 to discuss best practice in the industry. The role of housing associations as anchor institutions has never been more important. They are uniquely placed to deliver inclusive and social solutions to support communities […]
Positive Footprints partner with M&Y and Weaver Vale Housing Trust to support local school children
Positive Footprints have partnered with M&Y and Weaver Vale Housing Trust so that children can explore the world of work, build resilience and develop skills for the future. M&Y Maintenance and Construction is a 40-year-old business delivering repairs, construction and maintenance services across the North West. The company takes pride in having a strategic approach […]
Professional cricketer turned aspiring doctor to speak at Positive Footprints virtual event
Former professional cricketer turned aspiring doctor Vishal Tripathi will be speaking to school children across the country on 10 December 2020 to open up the world of work with Positive Footprints and partners. These talks provide pupils with a chance to get a first-hand account of what it takes to land their dream job from […]
Partnership will raise the aspirations of more than 100 children!
We’re delighted to partner with Liverpool-based Eldonian Community Based Housing Association, who are investing in their local community by opening up the world of work for more than 100 children over the next two years. The housing association has provided funding for The Trinity School to receive our award-winning Raising Aspirations programme, which aims to […]
Message to all our suppliers and partners
During this challenging operating environment in which we all find ourselves, we are working hard to ensure there is minimal disruption to our relationships with suppliers and partners. We wanted to assure you that we have put in place new ways of working to ensure we can continue to place purchase orders, process invoices, and […]
COVID-19 – Important Update
The health and safety of our staff, schools and aspirations partners is our top priority. We are closely monitoring government advice and as the situation evolves are making some changes to our services. We have published some frequently asked questions (FAQs) to answer your general enquires concerning the outbreak of Covid-19 coronavirus in relation to the […]
COVID-19 March Update
We’re aware of the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus and are monitoring the situation to protect our brilliant people. This includes you! We’re absolutely committed to raising the aspirations of children and young people but we want to make sure that everyone stays safe and healthy. Schools – If you are concerned about completing the delivery […]
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?
What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a lifelong question that’s always asked and there is always an answer. By using career exploration kids are being opened up to the world of work from as young as seven. Keep reading to find out how children use career exploration throughout their development. […]
We have moved into a new office
Well, they say change is as good as a rest and we haven’t had much rest over the past few weeks! It’s been hard work but we have now moved into our brand new office space at Burnley Wharf. We’ll miss our offices at UCLAN and the wonderful people we saw every day, but we […]