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Thumbs Up Club located at Addington School # Thumbs Up Club located at Addington School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Apr 2025) · Addington School, Woodlands Avenue, READING, RG5 3EU · Wokingham Number of places 61 places Age range — Last inspected Apr 2025 Local authority Wokingham About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Thumbs Up Club, located at Addington School, offers specialised care for children aged 4-19 with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Established in 2002 and re-registered in 2009, this charity is managed by a small committee and operates both a holiday club and an after-school club. The holiday club runs each weekday from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm during the two-week Easter holidays and four weeks in the summer. The after-school club is open every weekday during school terms from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm. The club focuses on providing a supportive and engaging environment where children can develop their skills and well-being. The team, comprising 52 staff members, including 20 with Level 2 and above qualifications (12 holding Level 6 qualifications), is highly experienced in working with children with SEND, with three management team members being qualified teachers. The club is dedicated to improving family unity and providing respite for parents, with a strong emphasis on individualised care plans and integrating professional guidance into daily activities. They utilise a variety of purposeful play areas and sensory spaces to cater to the diverse needs of the children, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and inclusive experience. Our ethos The club is dedicated to improving family unity and providing respite for parents, with a strong emphasis on individualised care plans and integrating professional guidance into daily activities. They utilise a variety of purposeful play areas and sensory spaces to cater to the diverse needs of the children, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and inclusive experience. What it's like Thumbs Up Club supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) by providing a fun environment where they can develop social, independence and future life skills. Children can move freely, make independent choices, and participate in physical activities with adapted support. Staff prioritise children's safety and well-being, utilising specialist equipment and tailored behaviour management strategies. Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Focused Qualified Teachers Holiday and After-School Club Strong Parent Partnerships Charity-run ## Pricing & funding Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](mailto:enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Thumbs Up Club located at Addington School Inspection date Apr 2025 Inspection no. 10391947 Lead inspector Jane Franks [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50276346)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY401960) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.thumbsupclub.co.uk/ofsted-reports/eyr-inspection-report.pdf) Addington School, Woodlands Avenue, READING, RG5 3EU [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-0.91798/51.45295/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near READING - [Day nurseries in READING](/search?q=READING) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=thumbs-up-club-located-at-addington-school-rg5-3eu-ey401960) ## Key facts Opening hours Holiday club: 9:30am-4pm (Easter & Summer holidays). After-school club: 3:30pm-6pm (school terms). Age range 4-19 Session types Holiday Club, After-school Club Staff 52 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Thumbs Up Club located at Addington School Last inspected 14 April 2025 · Jane Franks Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding What it's like to attend Thumbs Up Club supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) by providing a fun environment where they can develop social, independence and future life skills. Children can move freely, make independent choices, and participate in physical activities with adapted support. Staff prioritise children's safety and well-being, utilising specialist equipment and tailored behaviour management strategies. Inspector highlights - Leaders explain that the ethos of the club is to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to have fun and develop their social, independence and future life skills. - Leaders describe how staff support healthy lifestyles, encouraging physical activities and providing access to resources like an inflatable obstacle course and scooters. - Leaders demonstrate how they ensure staff have a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures, with children's safety as their highest priority. - Leaders explain how staff use a range of behaviour management strategies specific to each child, supported by highly effective training. - Leaders discuss the importance of working closely in partnership with parents, seeking extensive detailed information to create accurate care plans and sharing daily updates through journals. Inspection #10391947 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50276346) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders explain that the ethos of the club is to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to have fun and develop their social, independence and future life skills. Staff adapt activities with specialist equipment to ensure all children have opportunities to participate, and use behaviour management strategies specific to the needs of each child. Outdoor space Children are able to move freely around the facilities and make independent choices from the activities available within the inside and outside environments. Staff encourage children to join in physical activities, such as ball games, and children have access to resources like an inflatable obstacle course, ball pits, scooters and bicycles. Inspection history Date: April 2013 - August 2019 Outstanding - April 2013 Outstanding ## Frequently asked about Thumbs Up Club located at Addington School ### Which area does Thumbs Up Club located at Addington School serve? ### What are the main strengths of Thumbs Up Club located at Addington School? ### How did Thumbs Up Club located at Addington School do at its last Ofsted inspection? ### How can Thumbs Up Club located at Addington School be contacted? ### What outdoor space is available at Thumbs Up Club located at Addington School? ### From what age does Thumbs Up Club located at Addington School accept children? ## Nearby day nurseries in READING Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Thumbs Up Club located at Addington School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### Woodley Gardens Day Nursery Reading · RG5 3AE 4.1(10 reviews) ](/nursery/woodley-gardens-day-nursery-rg5-3ae-ey537451) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Ambleside Centre Reading · RG5 4JJ 4.9(7 reviews) ](/nursery/ambleside-centre-rg5-4jj-ey284428) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.7 mi ### Little Ducklings Day Nursery Reading · RG5 3NA ](/nursery/little-ducklings-day-nursery-rg5-3na-ey426979) - [ Provider closed 0.8 mi ### LITTLE BLOOM NURSERY AND PRE-SCHOOL Reading · RG5 4JE 4.3(6 reviews) ](/nursery/little-bloom-nursery-and-pre-school-rg5-4je-2860708) - [ Awaiting first inspection 0.8 mi ### Chalkhouse Nursery Waterside Reading · RG6 1PT 5.0(7 reviews) ](/nursery/chalkhouse-nursery-waterside-rg6-1pt-2823743) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Bright Horizons Abbeymore Day Nursery and Preschool Reading · RG6 1LP ](/nursery/bright-horizons-abbeymore-day-nursery-and-preschool-rg6-1lp-ey305866) [See all nurseries in READING →](/search?q=READING) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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