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