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Thrumpton Kids Clubs

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2025)
·Thrumpton Primary School, Thrumpton Close, Retford, DN22 7AF · Nottinghamshire
Number of places
22 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2025
Local authority
Nottinghamshire

About this day nursery

Thrumpton Kids Clubs, operating since 2003 with support from a Lottery Commission grant, offers a nurturing and secure environment for children aged 2 to 11 years. As an Ofsted-registered provider, it adheres to high standards of care and education, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework for children up to 5 years old.

The clubs provide tailored activities and support suitable for early developmental stages through to primary school years. Both pre-school and holiday club provisions are accessible to all children in the specified age range, regardless of whether they attend Thrumpton Primary Academy.

The team consists of qualified and experienced staff dedicated to fostering a stimulating environment for every child. Full-day options are available for nursery-aged children, and all sessions require advance payment, with booking flexibility for daily, weekly, or block sessions.

The club also supports families by providing information on various free childcare funding options available through the government for eligible two, three, and four-year-olds.

Our ethos

Thrumpton Kids Clubs follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework for children up to 5 years old. They are committed to fostering a stimulating environment for every child through tailored activities and support.

What it's like

Children are excited and happy when they arrive at setting. They separate from their parents with confidence and quickly join their friends to play. Staff provide comfort to children who are new to the setting, providing them with cuddles and reassurance and using information from parents to offer new children their favourite toys.

Ofsted registeredEYFS curriculumHoliday club availableCaters for 2-11 year olds

Pricing & funding

Charges are structured around specific club and playgroup sessions. This includes breakfast, pre-school, playtime, and after-school clubs, alongside Holiday Club sessions which are bookable as half days, full days, or full weeks.

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Holiday Club full week rate is only applicable if paid in full and in advance.

Key facts

Opening hours

Breakfast Club: 8-8:45am, Pre-school breakfast club: 8:45-9:15am, Pre-school playgroup: 9:15am-11:45am / 12:30pm-3pm, Lunchtime club: 11:45am-12:45pm, After School Club: 3:15pm-5:30pm, Holiday Club: 8am-1pm (morning session), 12:30pm-5:30pm (afternoon session), 8am-5:30pm (full day session)

Age range

2 to 11 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Thrumpton Kids Clubs

Last inspected 23 April 2025 · Kate Francis

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

Children are excited and happy when they arrive at setting. They separate from their parents with confidence and quickly join their friends to play. Staff provide comfort to children who are new to the setting, providing them with cuddles and reassurance and using information from parents to offer new children their favourite toys.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are excited and happy and separate from parents with confidence.
  • Staff adapt activities promptly to allow children to follow their current interests.
  • Staff plan environments that encourage children to be physically active.
  • The newly formed leadership team shows commitment and passion in raising the standards for children's learning and care.
  • Relationships with parents are strong and trusted.

Areas to develop

  • 1target support more effectively to quieter, less-confident children to help increase their confidence and engagement, particularly during large group activities
  • 2support staff to identify and plan more precisely for individual children's next steps in learning to enable them to make the best possible progress.
Inspection #10380864 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well. Staff work closely with a wide range of external agencies to further support children with SEND, such as health visitors, physiotherapist and inclusion teams. Appropriate plans are implemented to enable children to achieve their best possible outcomes.

Outdoor space

Staff plan environments that encourage children to be physically active. Children build resilience and strength as they test their physical limits on the assault course in the garden. Staff support children to negotiate space and walk in the same direction as their friends.

Inspection history

Date: October 2005

  • May 2025Good
  • April 2025Good
  • August 2019Good
  • June 2019Good
  • February 2019Inadequate
  • January 2019Inadequate
  • October 2015Good
  • September 2015Good
  • October 2010Good
  • September 2010Good
  • October 2005Requires improvement

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