Raising Explorers operates its services over two key sites. The Raising Explorers main site is at the Carlisle Business Centre, and our second site is based at Westbourne Primary School.
Raising Explorers provides children with the best equipment, facilities and resources that we can in order to enhance their learning and enjoy their time at the centre. Being part of Priestley Academy Trust has allowed us at Raising Explorers to further increase capacity and improve our range of facilities and services that we provide for our children. All our rooms are multipurpose use rooms, allowing us to switch from teaching to fun activities with ease.
Facilities include:
- Manned Reception and Security Cameras
- Air-Condition
- Multi Smart Infrastructure
- Kitchen
- Wifi and Networked Communication
- Multi-Purpose Class Rooms
- PC Suite
- Wudu (Ablution) Rooms
- Games Rooms
- Sport Hall
- Playground and Play Area
Our Facilities
Kids zone
Main Site
Children get to enjoy a range of activities in our new Kids Zone where they have access to a cosy book corner, computing area, arts and crafts, arcade machines, lego building, magnetics and much more. We have a variety of games aimed at children at different ages, making it suitable for all.
Maths Classroom
Main Site
All our Maths lessons are delivered with real passion and student centered learning. They are taught by our experienced school teachers for Key Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4.
English Classroom
Main Site
At Raising Explorers, we are passionate about English and we promote students to have a love of reading and writing. We have a large variety of reading materials to keep the students thoroughly intrigued and engaged.
Science Classroom
Main Site
The students have the opportunity to engage with Science in a fun, innovative way and gain a wealth of knowledge and information. Science provides the opportunities for students to develop their key skills in a variety of areas.
Quran and Madrassa Classrooms
Main Site
These classrooms are used 7 days a week. We offer Islamically and Academically Qualified Staff who teach classroom format learning for children. We offer 4 flexible Madrassa options for parents to consider.
PC Suite and Homework Support Room
Main Site
Children are provided with serviced IT facilities to help them with their homework. Qualified staff are there to support, monitor and supervise the children.
Games Room
Main Site
We have a fully equipped games room which hosts a number of gaming tables including a professional pool table, table football, game consoles and table tennis. We also have a variety of board games which are aimed at different age groups.
Wudu (Ablution) Room
Main Site
There is a dedicated washroom area for children to do their wudu (ablution) at ease.
Childcare and Activity Room
Main Site
Whilst in childcare, children get to enjoy a wide range of activities such as arts and crafts, baking, gaming rooms, a variety of sports and much more…
Early Learners Room
Westbourne Site
These rooms are specifically designed for young children to learn and work independently and collaboratively with other children and the staff. We also want them to enjoy themselves and have fun daily at Raising Explorers.
Manned Reception and Security Cameras
Westbourne Site
We have friendly, qualified staff at reception at all times to help with any queries, answer calls/emails and direct parents to the right place. We have security cameras in designated areas to monitor children, staff and any visitors in the building.
Open Space Corridor
Westbourne Site
Children’s work is displayed in corridors to recognise their hard work and dedication they put in. This also helps others to learn and understand new information whilst they walk through the corridors.Â
Multi-Purpose Room
Westbourne Site
This room is a multi-purpose use room. It is used for Childcare, Homework Support and School Holidays Club and Activities.
Art Room
Westbourne Site
This room is a dedicated art room for Childcare for all children attending Raising Explorers. During school holidays, children have the opportunity to use this room to do different activities, such as, arts and crafts, colouring, painting, creative learning, plays and more.
Sports Hall
Westbourne Site
Sports hall is available for children to play a variety of different games whilst indoors e.g. football, cricket, basketball, tennis etc.
Kitchen
Westbourne Site
Staff have access to hygienic facilities to prepare and eat meals whilst at work. Also, children are able to use kitchen facilities, such as, hand whisk, trays, cake tins, when cooking and baking. Children are supervised at all times when using different equipment.
Playground 1
Westbourne Site
Children have access to both playgrounds and play areas. These are aimed at different age groups to allow them to play and do different activities. Having these facilities encourages children to play outdoors, develop their social skills and improve both their physical and mental health.
Playground 2
Westbourne Site
Children have access to both playgrounds and play areas. These are aimed at different age groups to allow them to play and do different activities. Having these facilities encourages children to play outdoors, develop their social skills and improve both their physical and mental health.
