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Funfishers Out of School Club

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Dec 2022)
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4.2(5 parent reviews) ·Fishergate, York, YO10 4AP · York
Number of places
38 places
Age range
1–5 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2022
Local authority
York

About this day nursery

Funfishers Out of School Club in York is a registered charity, established in 1990 by local parents, dedicated to providing outstanding childcare services. Catering to children from 9 months to 11 years old, the club offers a nurturing environment across its nursery, pre-school, breakfast, after-school, and holiday club provisions.

The philosophy centres on a child-led approach to learning and play, fostering independence and curiosity, which contributed to their 'Outstanding Provider' rating by Ofsted in 2022. Operating for 51 weeks a year, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, the club ensures that all profits are reinvested into enhancing facilities, staff training, and ensuring fair wages.

They place a strong emphasis on outdoor exploration, including Forest School sessions where children engage with natural resources, develop physical skills, and even tend to a vegetable patch, integrating healthy eating into their curriculum. The club integrates parents into their child's learning journey and uses the Famly app for efficient communication, booking, and sharing observations.

Our ethos

The club's philosophy centres on a child-led approach, fostering independence and curiosity. They emphasise outdoor exploration, including Forest School sessions, and integrate parents into the child's learning journey.

What it's like

Children arrive eager and motivated for a day of exciting and stimulating activities. They are greeted warmly and enthusiastically by nurturing staff. New children settle remarkably quickly and are invited into play by others, helping them to feel valued and learn to share.

Charity-runForest SchoolOfsted Outstanding

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Nursery Full day (8:00am to 6:00pm)£65.00 / day
  • Nursery Half day (8:00am to 1:00pm or 1:00pm to 6:00pm)£38.00 / day
  • Nursery Early start (7:30am to 8:00am)£6.50 / session
  • Pre-School Full day (9:00am to 3:00pm)£45.00 / day
  • Pre-School Half day (9:00am to 12:00pm or 12:00pm-3:00pm)£24.50 / day

Key facts

Food

Healthy and nutritious meals and snacks, including lunch, prepared by a cook. Menu changes half-termly and accommodates allergies and dietary requirements.

Opening hours

7:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year (excluding bank holidays)

Session types

Nursery, Pre-School, Breakfast Club, After School Club, Holiday Club

Age range

9 months to 11 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Funfishers Out of School Club

Last inspected 9 December 2022

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

What it's like to attend

Children arrive eager and motivated for a day of exciting and stimulating activities. They are greeted warmly and enthusiastically by nurturing staff. New children settle remarkably quickly and are invited into play by others, helping them to feel valued and learn to share.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • All children make exceptional progress because of the sequenced and child-focused curriculum.
  • Children learn about healthy lifestyles and good hygiene practices.
  • Children have wonderful opportunities to learn about different cultures to their own.
  • Support for children with SEND is outstanding.
Inspection #10233600 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents give incredibly positive feedback. They comment that it is a 'privilege' to be able to send their children to the setting which is like a 'second home'.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff have high expectations for all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). All children, including those with SEND, make exceptional progress from their starting points in learning. Support for children with SEND is outstanding.

Parent Reviews of Funfishers Out of School Club

4.2
(5)
Jordie M
3 months ago

Can't recommend this place highly enough. The staff are fantastic and the setting is lovely. They're always making improvements and asking parents for feedback. It has a wonderful community feel. My kid has been going here for years, first to nursery and preschool, and then after school and holiday club and he loves it. And it's exceptional value for money!

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Emma Marshall
7 years ago

Funfishers is a lovely,friendly setting. It is unique charity run childcare offering nursery places from 9 months, a breakfast and after school club to local schools and holiday club for any children up to 11 years. The staff are lovely, down to earth and really care about the children in their care. Many have been there a long time. The manager is great and patiently answered all my questions about different aspects of the service they provide.

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Mister Jones Smith
a year ago

Absolutely brilliant service, Katie and most of the team do their upmost to accommodate however they can to help, we used Funfishers over 3 terms. Exceptional.

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Saravanacoumar Dourecannou
6 years ago

My son had scratches all over his face while collecting him, when enquired their response was that he didn't mention it, and that he was happy today. What's the point of my kid telling them this happened after it happened. My expectation was that they keep my kid safe which is not the case.

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2022

Date: May 2009

  • December 2022Outstanding
  • March 2017Good
  • August 2013Good
  • January 2012Outstanding
  • May 2009Good

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