--- title: "MAGIK Out of School Club — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "MAGIK Out of School Club, a nursery in Darlington — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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They splash in puddles, pour and carry water around the garden, and stamp on the soil while talking about birds bringing worms to the surface." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the club working on improving?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The club is developing its use of observation and assessment so staff can identify when to move children on in learning. It is also strengthening early writing support for boys through active play." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do parents describe the club?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Parents value the strong partnership with staff and the way information about children’s interests shapes activities and resources. 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MAGIK Out of School Club # MAGIK Out of School Club Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2021) · St George's Church of England Academy, Neasham Road, Darlington, DL2 1LD · Darlington Number of places 70 places Age range 3–5 yrs Last inspected Jul 2021 Local authority Darlington About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery MAGIK Out of School Club in Darlington, established in 2007, is a happy and welcoming setting for children aged 3 to 11 years. Operating all year round, except for one week at Christmas and bank holidays, the club offers flexible hours to support families. During term time, morning sessions run from 8:50 am to 11:45 am, with afternoon sessions from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. A lunchtime session is available from 11:45 am to 12:30 pm. For early risers, a breakfast club operates from 7:30 am to 8:55 am, and an after-school club from 3:20 pm to 6 pm. During school holidays, the club is open from 8 am to 6 pm. What it's like MAGIK is a happy, welcoming setting. Children enter with smiles ready to start their day, and staff quickly get to know their interests, likes and dislikes. As a result, children show great enthusiasm in all activities, settle quickly, and sustain their concentration for lengthy periods. Happy, welcoming setting Strong parent partnerships Tailored curriculum Good communication skills Outdoor learning encouraged Effective safeguarding ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday all year round, with the exception of one week at Christmas and bank holidays. During term time, morning sessions are from 8.50am until 11.45am, and afternoon sessions run from 12.30pm until 3.30pm. The club has a lunchtime session from 11.45am until 12.30pm. There is a breakfast club from 7.30am until 8.55am, and an after-school club from 3.20pm until 6pm. During school holidays, the club opens from 8am until 6pm. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2007 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for MAGIK Out of School Club Last inspected 6 July 2021 · Janet Fairhurst 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 MAGIK is a happy, welcoming setting. Children enter with smiles ready to start their day, and staff quickly get to know their interests, likes and dislikes. As a result, children show great enthusiasm in all activities, settle quickly, and sustain their concentration for lengthy periods. Inspector highlights - Staff fully understand the impact that the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has had on children. They have prioritised helping children settle, build confidence and to re-establish friendship groups. - The manager and staff work together to tailor the curriculum to meet the needs and interests of children at different stages of their development. - Staff promote children's communication skills well. They encourage them to speak through various discussions and conversations. - Staff use questions carefully and successfully to prompt children to think, talk and solve problems. - Staff develop strong partnerships with parents. They gain information from parents about their child's interests and ensure the resources and activities reflect these. Areas to develop - 1 strengthen the use of observation and assessment to help staff to clearly identify when to move children on in their learning and make even further progress - 2 continue to strengthen the good teaching skills of the staff by focusing further on extending the early writing skills for boys through active play. Inspection #10132803 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167077) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of MAGIK Out of School Club Inspection date Jul 2021 Inspection no. 10132803 Lead inspector Janet Fairhurst Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167077)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY343704) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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Children splash in rain puddles, scoop water into containers, and transport it around the garden, stomping their feet on the soil and explaining that birds do this to bring worms to the surface. Inspection history Improved from Inadequate → Good in 2021 Date: April 2013 - July 2021 Good - November 2019 Inadequate - April 2013 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about MAGIK Out of School Club ### Does MAGIK Out of School Club have an Ofsted rating? ### Is MAGIK Out of School Club a day nursery or preschool? ### Which funded hours does MAGIK Out of School Club accept? ### What outdoor activities does the club offer? ### What is the club working on improving? ### How do parents describe the club? ### When does MAGIK Out of School Club open? ## Nearby day nurseries in Darlington Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to MAGIK Out of School Club. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.3 mi ### Middleton St George Day Nursery Darlington · DL2 1JG 4.5(88 reviews) ](/nursery/middleton-st-george-day-nursery-dl2-1jg-2515305) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.1 mi ### Little Lingfields Darlington · DL1 1RW ](/nursery/little-lingfields-limited-dl1-1rw-ey491829) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.2 mi ### Maidendale Nursery Darlington · DL1 4SU ](/nursery/maidendale-nursery-dl1-4su-ey358816) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.4 mi ### Sadberge Pre-School Sadberge · DL2 1SW ](/nursery/sadberge-pre-school-dl2-1sw-ey292021) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.5 mi ### Broadway Daycare Darlington · DL1 1EJ ](/nursery/broadway-daycare-dl1-1ej-ey441708) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.6 mi ### Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning Darlington · DL2 1DL 3.9(7 reviews) ](/nursery/serendipity-nursery-and-outdoor-learning-dl2-1dl-2496935) [See all nurseries in Darlington →](/search?q=Darlington) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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