Rising 5's – What is it?

In the last term before your child starts school we offer the extra option of Rising 5's sessions on Friday mornings
from 8.55am to 11.30am.

 

These are held at Blakesley School but are run by the pre-school and are offered exclusively to pre-school children.

 

In these sessions the children extend their letter learning and writing skills. They meet the reception teacher
and get to know the school. They even do some PE which gets them used to dressing themselves. The Rising 5's sessions
really help get the children used to everything at school and make their first days far less daunting.

 

“The staff have established close links with the local school and receive help from a qualified early years teacher. It is a member of the Pre-School Learning Alliance and has links with the Early Years Partnership”. Ofsted Report

 

Moving on to school

Although most children attending the pre-school go onto Blakesley Primary School, any child is welcome and we look forward to meeting children who are going onto other village schools or private schools. At Blakesley pre-school we offer fun and friendship with children and other adults.

 

Through experience we know that friendships can be maintained successfully even when children move onto different schools. All in all we believe that attending Blakesley pre-school is an excellent start for all children both educationally and socially. We aim to work within a framework which ensures equality of opportunity for all children and families.

 

“The children concentrate well on activities, for example, the four-year old children draw detailed pictures and practise writing letters of the alphabet. Staff praise the children when they do well and this has a positive effect on their confidence and self-respect”. Ofsted Report

 

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