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A1 Fun Club

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2024)
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3.0(2 parent reviews) ·Foley House, Newmarket, CB8 0HY · Suffolk
Number of places
45 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2024
Local authority
Suffolk

About this day nursery

A1 Fun Club is a prominent childcare provider located in the heart of Newmarket, dedicated to offering exceptional, child-led learning experiences within a secure and nurturing environment. The nursery strives to provide a warm, stimulating atmosphere where children can explore and develop through a wide array of facilities and opportunities.

Catering to children aged 1-4 years at its town centre nursery base, A1 Fun Club also extends its services to primary-aged children through a wrap-around care programme at Paddocks Primary School, which includes breakfast and holiday clubs. A distinguishing feature of the club is its commitment to high staff-to-child ratios, surpassing OFSTED requirements, and a team of permanent, highly qualified, and experienced staff, many of whom are parents themselves.

The club actively encourages continuous professional development for its staff to ensure they remain at the forefront of childcare techniques and ideas. A1 Fun Club is OFSTED registered and is proactive in offering various early years funding options, including 15 and 30 hours for eligible children, with plans to expand 30-hour provision to children from one year old starting September 2025.

Our ethos

A1 Fun Club is dedicated to offering exceptional, child-led learning experiences within a secure and nurturing environment. The nursery strives to provide a warm, stimulating atmosphere where children can explore and develop through a wide array of facilities and opportunities. They are committed to high staff-to-child ratios and continuous professional development for their staff.

What it's like

Staff work with parents to provide supportive, personalised transitions so children settle quickly. Children form close, trusting relationships with their key person, enjoy a flexible routine and positive interactions, and are happy and engaged in play and learning.

OFSTED RegisteredChild-led learningHigh staff-to-child ratioWrap-around care

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Nursery: Monday - Friday, 6:30 am - 6:00 pm; Paddocks Wrap around provision: 07:50am - 8:50am and 3:15pm - 6pm; Holiday Club: 7am - 6pm (Paddocks site: 8am - 6pm, earlier drop-off at nursery site available)

Age range

1-4 years (nursery), Primary school age (wrap-around care)

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2015

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for A1 Fun Club

Last inspected 4 July 2024 · Tracy Joyce

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff work with parents to provide supportive, personalised transitions so children settle quickly. Children form close, trusting relationships with their key person, enjoy a flexible routine and positive interactions, and are happy and engaged in play and learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Supportive, personalised transitions for children
  • Children form close, trusting relationships with key persons
  • Staff provide a flexible routine and positive interactions, keeping children engaged
  • Thorough assessment and good support for children with additional needs and communication development
  • Leaders support staff development and have a comprehensive action plan

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to manage children's behaviour at group times effectively so that all children have the opportunity to participate.
Inspection #10344329 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff carry out thorough assessments, quickly identify when children require further support, work with other professionals to put individual plans in place, and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress.

Outdoor space

Outside, children enjoy using ride-on toys, balance on beams and play hide and seek with staff. Staff provide opportunities for physical development and gardening, such as growing and caring for strawberries.

Parent Reviews of A1 Fun Club

3.0
(2)
alexander andreou
7 years ago

Looks after my son before and after school. Great people who really care about the chikdren

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Inspection history

Date: September 2018

  • July 2024Good
  • September 2018Good

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