About Us
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Rising Fives Pre-School Group is an exceptional early years’ education provider established in 1973 and run by a committee of parents. We are non-profit making, which means that all our income is spent on running and improving the setting.
Rising Fives accepts children from the age of 2 years up until they start school. We provide a varied and fun environment which allows our children to develop as individuals, whilst at the same time learning social skills to enable them to play and learn with their friends.
We are passionate about providing quality care and education to local children. Our professionally qualified and experienced staff are here to help each individual child to progress and be happy within our caring and nurturing setting.
To find out more about how to enrol your child, please visit our Admissions page, or call us to arrange a personal visit.
We are a charity, registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, and we are run by a voluntary committee. We’re OFSTED registered and are a member of the Preschool Learning Alliance, a leading educational charity that provides support and training for preschools.
Our MissionWe aim to provide a varied and fun environment which allows our children to develop as individuals, whilst at the same time learning social skills to enable them to play and learn with their friends. Our professionally qualified and experienced staff are here to help each individual child to progress and be happy within our caring, nurturing setting. |
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Our Setting
We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and develop the skills, experience, and knowledge of the children through fun, stimulating activities which are based on the needs and interests of our current group. We encourage children to pursue their own interests and to design or select their own activities, but also have times where the group come together for adult-led activities. This balance is vital to meeting the needs of the children and helping them to prepare for school.
Rising Fives children spend their sessions learning though play, investigating, exploring, making new friends, and having fun. Our skilled and experienced staff can observe children’s play and support their next steps ensuring children reach their full potential.
We recognise each child as an individual and take regular observations of their progress and achievements. These are captured on our online learning journal which parents can access and are encouraged to share their children’s successes at home. Together this helps to create a wonderful picture of each child’s learning.
Children choose to play either in our well-resourced playrooms or in our carefully designed outside area. We make full use of local woodland area, the parks, the local shops and businesses for our ‘Little Explorers’ to be out and about. We have found these visits and outings to be invaluable in enriching the children’s knowledge and understanding of the local world in which they live.
Our Committee
Rising Fives Pre-school is a registered charity managed by a parent management committee who are responsible for the running of the pre-school.
The pre-school needs the help and support of its parents to continue to thrive. All parents are welcome to join the committee, to assist with fundraising, make decisions on a variety of issues and support at events for the children. The committee meet monthly with an annual AGM held in the pre-school building. Each member of the committee can have their own area of responsibility, from big to small, every role plays a vital part in the smooth running of the setting.
If you are interested in joining the Parent Management Committee, please speak to Michaela or email 
Rising.fives@btinternet.com.
