Aspire

1st March 2026

Why assessors recommend Aspire

An anonymised 2025 survey of DSA assessors shows Aspire is trusted as a single, user-friendly platform that integrates study support, assistive technology and wellbeing tools to help neurodivergent students build independence, resilience and long-term skills....Read More

16th February 2026

Random Acts of Kindness Day: How Small Acts Can Make a Big Difference

Random Acts of Kindness Day is a great reminder that even small actions can have a big impact – not just on others, but on your own wellbeing too. Whether it’s giving someone a compliment, helping a friend with a task, or simply taking time to listen, kindness can transform your day and theirs....Read More

2nd February 2026

From Overwhelm to Organisation: How Aspire’s Task Management Tools Are Transforming User Independence

A first-person account of how Aspire’s task management tools reduce overwhelm, helping a neurodivergent user turn anxiety into organisation and independence....Read More

12th January 2026

From Blue Monday to Better Mondays: What Actually Helps in January

Every January, you’ll probably hear about Blue Monday – supposedly the most difficult day of the year. Whether or not the science stacks up, it often resonates with students because the start of a new term can feel genuinely tough....Read More

18th December 2025

Coping With Loneliness Over Christmas

Christmas can be magical — but if you’re spending it alone, it can also feel isolating. Seeing everyone else surrounded by family and friends on social media or in town can make the silence feel heavier. The good news? Being alone doesn’t have to mean being lonely. Here are some ways to get through the season while taking care of yourself....Read More

15th December 2025

🎄 Christmas Chaos? Here Are Your Holiday Survival Superpowers!

Heading home for the holidays can feel like stepping into a warm hug… with a tiny side of emotional whiplash. Familiar food, familiar faces — and familiar stress. But with a few simple reminders, you can make this Christmas not just bearable, but genuinely brighter....Read More

11th December 2025

Winter Break and Productivity: Avoiding Burnout

Winter break is supposed to feel relaxing… but let’s be real: between deadlines, travel, family plans, and trying to “make the most of it,” it can quickly turn into another version of burnout season....Read More

4th December 2025

Study Breaks & Self-Care: Managing Coursework and Holiday Stress

Trying to finish coursework while everyone else is already in holiday mode? Yep — that’s… a lot. But with a few simple habits, you can stay on top of work and still enjoy the fun stuff....Read More

"The procrastination game is great for helping to understand the underlying reasons we procrastinate and changing the way we see procrastination. I can see how this app would support DSA students to understand the emotional aspects of their ADHD, and the underlying anxiety that remains while we procrastinate. An excellent addition to the toolkit"

Sara Hannak ADHD coach

"A revolutionary solution for keeping students on task"

Sarah Wood, Head of Chemistry, Derby Cathedral School