Managing Director. Early Years Practitioner.

Liam McCarthy 

I started my career at Rising Fives as a student, in 2009 under the mentorship of Mary Calver.  In that time, I attained my Level 3 Childcare, Learning and Development qualification along with a Level 3 Forest School Leadership qualification and have countless happy memories of all the children and the families I have worked with. Following Mary Calver’s retirement in 2021, I created Rising Fives LTD and have the pleasure of continuing to provide a valued service to the Families of the local community and beyond.

I am very passionate about the Early Years and outdoor learning; I strongly believe children should be connecting with the natural world, engaging with the environment and taking the first steps in managing risk for themselves.

In My free time I enjoy (you guessed it) being outdoors, with my Daughter walking our two dogs and fishing the local lakes and rivers.

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Deputy Manager. Early Years Practitioner. SENCo

Tracey McVittie

I am married with two children, both of which loved the Rising Fives experience. I have worked in the nursery since 2008 and hold a level 3 qualification in Childcare, Learning and Development. I’m the nursery SENCO and am passionate about helping all children to reach their potential.

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Early Years Teacher

Alex Senior 

I joined the Rising Fives Team in 2020 when my youngest daughter began school. Both of my children attended Rising Fives and had a wonderful experience. Since beginning at Rising Fives I have completed my Early Years Teacher Training and am now pleased to be able to share my knowledge to ensure the children have exciting and enriching experiences both in and out of the nursery. My passion is to ensure that each child who attends Rising Fives feels valued and cared for and has a strong sense of self belief and worth. 

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Early Years Practitioner 

Amy Davies

I joined Rising Fives in 2021 after volunteering during the covid pandemic, I began studying and in 2022 I became a qualified Early years educator. 

I have two daughters who both attended Rising Fives, which I feel gave them the best start in life. I am now here to contribute towards giving your children the same wonderful experiences and making lots of happy memories. Working in Early years is a hugely rewarding job and I love being a part of the Rising Fives team. 

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Nursery Assistant

Rose Cossey

I started working part time at Rising Fives Nursery in 2009 when my youngest child started school. The youngest three of my five children attending Rising Fives in their early years and had great fun.

My interests include music, cooking, walking and I also enjoy paddle boarding and surfing holidays in North Devon with my family.

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Early Years Practitioner

Robyn Cossey

I have been a teacher for the past 9 years in Early Years and a Special Education Needs school. I specialised in forest school, eco clubs and Science. I come from a large and loving family, being the eldest of 5 children. In my spare time I enjoy swimming and paddle boarding in the sea, all year round and going on long walks in the countryside. 

P.s. I enjoy to craft with the children and love all thing sparkly. Should your child return home covered in glitter with a big smile on their face, the chances are they have been with me. apologies in advance.