This book captures a flavour of the amazing work that has come out of the collaboration between our company in residence, Mercurial Dance, the talented, hardworking teaching staff at Oasis Academy Hobmoor and our inspiring students.



We know that it isn‘t just ‘what you know' that determines how far you go in modern Britain. One of the key drivers behind Aspire! has been Mick Waters' thinking around ‘the rules of life game'. Aspire! deliberately sets out to help pupils build their cultural knowledge and capital by guaranteeing them key experiences. It aims to help pupils build a know-how about networking and contacts, alongside an understanding of the 'etiquette and tactics for success'.



Aspire! is bespoke development programme, empowering school leaders, staff and children to central to the creation of their Aspire! experience. The Aspire! Programme is conceived and produced by Oliver Scott, Artistic Director and CEO of Mercurial Dance Limited with Paul Tarry, Principal Oasis Academy Hobmoor. This book illustrates the schools journey towards developing an inspiring, enriching school ethos and curriculum.