Founder’s Message – May 2026

Hi everyone,

It is hard to believe that we are already in the final term of this academic year!

Time certainly does fly and when taking a moment to reflect, it is incredible to imagine that just one year ago, we didn’t offer any wraparound clubs. Fast forward to now and we’re running in three schools, supporting families every single week.

I’m really proud of how this has grown. I also want to recognise Emily and the team for how they’ve embraced this change. Adding a completely new service line isn’t simple. It’s required them to be flexible and respond to the changing needs we’re seeing across the childcare space. They’ve done that brilliantly.

I’ve seen first hand how valuable wraparound is for working parents who need reliable, consistent care around the school day. If you’re part of a school community that could benefit from something like this, feel free to reach out. We’d be happy to have a conversation.

We’re also looking forward to our annual Microtia charity event at the start of next month. This is something that means a lot to us and we’re excited to be organising it again. It’s always a great day and a chance for the community to come together for an important cause.

Many of you will have seen the recent incidents that have taken place across London, including close to some of the areas we operate in. We know this can feel unsettling, especially for families.

It’s something we are taking very seriously. We are reviewing our procedures, remaining vigilant and making sure all of our events and camps continue to be safe environments for your children.

Finally, our May half term and Summer camp programming is now live. Each venue now has its own dedicated page with full details of the activities taking place, so you can find the one that suits you best.

There are also a few new activities in there that I think the children are going to really enjoy.

If you haven’t had a look yet, you can view one of them here:
https://risingstarsactivities.com/holiday-camps/archer-academy/

See you soon,

Eliot
Founder, Rising Stars Activities