We are delighted that our wrap around care provision run by local company Funclubs Ltd has had an incredibly positive report following its Ofsted inspection earlier this month.
Funclubs Ltd was founded 21 years ago with St Peter’s School being its first provision. Over the last two decades it has grown now providing wrap around and holiday care for families across Harrogate at six different sites.
Inspectors visited St Peter’s provision on 1 October 2024 and assessed that the wrap around care, fully met all the expectations set out in the inspection framework with the inspector commenting.
‘All children enter this fun and inclusive club with a smile. They eagerly explore the activities on offer, which staff plan to foster children’s social skills and friendships.’
‘Staff are attentive to children’s needs and develop positive relationships with them. This reinforces their self-confidence and emotional well-being. Staff have high expectations for children’s behaviour.’
Inspectors also commented incredibly positively about the close working relationship between the school and the Fun club provision stating.
‘Staff have established very secure relationships with the host school. The transition from school to the club is seamless. Staff ensure a two-way flow of information takes place with the teachers to enable them to provide consistency of care for the children who attend.’
The full report can be accessed below.
St Peters Fun Club Inspection Report 2024
Mr Paul Griffiths, Headteacher at St Peter’s CE Primary School, said;
‘It is privilege to work with all the Funclub team. The provide a home from home for all our children who attend ensuring their time before and after school is fun, enjoyable and engaging. We are delighted that Ofsted have recognised the hard work and dedication that we see day in and day out.’
Jenny Rowlands Director of Funclubs Ltd, said;
‘We are as passionate today as we were when we started Funclubs Ltd in January 2003. It is an honour to work with our partner schools and provide this essential service for working families whilst also experiencing the joy of creating a fun, social space for children to play freely and relax. It is so lovely to have all the hard work of our fabulous team at St Peters Funclub recognised in this report. With our ongoing partnership we are expanding our provision at St Peters School and we are very much looking forward to more exciting years ahead together.’
