Thrive at 5 for UW roundtablex

Thrive at 5 For every child the same chance to succeed

Children in poverty have results three times poorer at every stage of their education.

Encourage parents / relatives to read more to their children for 15 minutes a day

900 children signed up

2,500 books have now been redistributed into communities

Give children a free book every month until aged 5

Collecting pre-loved children's books so they can be redistributed to local communities

4,900 guided reading/ story time sessions

80 individuals trained to read with children

Prepare children for school and learning

Bringing partners and supporters together for the common good

What next? Positive about Play Continuing to give every child the same chance to succeed

Play Simply

Play Advice

Play Healthy

 Play Simply – children are kept safe and engaged in positive activities which contribute to their social and educational development  Play Healthy – children have access to healthy food and get fed when free school meals are not available to them  Play Advice - provides a dedicated advice helpline for families attending the play schemes