Raising Explorers is a Multi Award Winning Unique Out Of School Learning Club and Ofsted Registered Childcare Centre, located in the renowned Carlisle Business Centre in Manningham, Bradford. Established since 2012, with the key aim to revolutionise the services available to young children aged between 5-15. Raising Explorers are recognised with prestigious awards nationally and locally for their support to parents and the broader community.
We have expanded our reach across three sites in Bradford and are on the cusp of opening a new location by the end of Summer 2024 in Harehills, Leeds.
Working closely with nurseries, schools, and educational institutions, we are transforming out-of-school services, learning, and education in Bradford. Our wide range of services offers parents a one-stop solution for childcare, holiday clubs, and Educational learning. We uniquely merge extra-curricular and religious education in a highly effective way. Our team, comprising the most experienced and passionate childcare staff, madrassah staff, and qualified teachers, has developed an educational curriculum that ensures your child reaches their full potential. Our warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment is supported by a dedicated team with many years of experience in both caring for and educating children to the highest standard.
We aim to nurture the next generation of young adults with a spirit of exploration, encouraging them to continually seek and achieve their fullest potential in areas they are passionate about and enjoy. We believe every child has an explorer within them, and our goal is to help that spirit thrive. This includes providing tailored childcare rooms, and support for children with special needs, and we are committed to working closely with parents to find the best solutions for their child.
Just as every child has the right to quality in-school education, they also deserve similar support and resources in a comfortable out-of-school setting that complements their educational learning. While caring for your child, we strive to support their educational growth using effective teaching methods worldwide.
Raising Explorers offers a fresh approach to out-of-school learning, where we ensure that no child views their studies as a chore but rather as an engaging and enjoyable experience they look forward to.
Every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their best. At Raising Explorers, we guide them through our Steps to Success, which include the following:
Raising Standards
We have established clear and achievable goals for both learning and character development. By working together, parents, children, and staff create an environment where a love of learning is nurtured. We encourage and support this growth through positive reinforcement, using rewards to celebrate effort and good behavior, ensuring that every child feels valued and motivated.
Parental Commitment
We ask that all parents who choose our centre for their children commit to working together with us. By reinforcing what we teach at the centre in the home environment, parents can help ensure their child's success and create a strong partnership that supports their growth and development.
Emphasis on Achievement
We closely track each child’s progress, celebrating their achievements and encouraging healthy competition. Our aim is to inspire every child to reach their full potential, preparing them for the real world and helping them thrive socially, educationally, and in all aspects of life.
Mission
To provide all our children with education and character-building skills, so they grow up to be well rounded confident individuals ready to positively contribute to a forever changing society and succeed as the next generation of leaders in their communities.
Vision
Our vision is:
- To continue building a strong track record of success with our first Raising Explorers project here in Bradford and Leeds.
- To establish distinguished Raising Explorers Centres across the country, specifically targeting deprived communities.
- To help every child in Britain achieve their maximum learning potential in a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment that celebrates British values and diversity, through a Raising Explorers Centre.
Aims
Raising Explorers Centre Aims:
- Cherish Every Child and Family: Recognise and appreciate the unique qualities of each child and their family.
- Inspire Through Interests: Engage and motivate children by recognising their interests and setting high expectations for excellent results.
- Collaborate with Families and Agencies: Work closely with families and other agencies to provide the best possible start for children.
- Ensure Inclusivity: Promote inclusive practices to guarantee equality and respect for all children.
- Create a Nurturing Environment: Provide a warm, secure, and welcoming space for every child.
- Build Character and Values: Develop children's character and instil positive values to help them grow into responsible individuals.
- Enhance Achievement: Offer outstanding after-school programmes that elevate students' educational performance.
- To engage and inspire all children through valuing their interests and setting high expectations to achieve excellent results.
- Cultivate a Love for Learning: Foster a passion for learning through engaging and interactive teaching methods.
- Offer a Balanced Curriculum: Provide a diverse and well-structured curriculum that supports all aspects of a child's development.
- Promote Lifelong Learning: Encourage a culture of lifelong learning for all children.
- Continuously Improve: Regularly monitor and evaluate our services to ensure continuous improvement.
- Develop our students’ character and instil good British values.
Founder's Message
"Taking the opportunity to learn is a choice, the ability to learn is a skill but the willingness to learn is a desire from within"
Senior Management Team
Abu Mustafa
Manager, Manningham Branch, Bradford
Sajid Rafiq
Manager, Leeds Branch
Mubbashar Hussain
Manager, Listerhills Branch, Bradford