FUNdays Club’s after-school provision at Fitzmaurice Primary School in Bradford on Avon has been placed in the top 1% nationally following a recent Ofsted inspection.
Inspectors graded the provision as Strong across all areas, praising exceptional leadership, inclusive practice, strong routines and a nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and supported. The report highlighted how leaders ‘make decisions firmly in children’s best interests’ and said these decisions have had a ‘rapid and sustained impact’.
Children attending the club benefit from carefully structured sessions designed to ‘enrich minds, bodies, and hearts’, with activities ranging from sports and crafts to nutritious snacks and opportunities to try new experiences.
Inspectors also recognised the club’s child-centred approach, helping children to build social skills, resilience and positive behaviour in a supportive setting.
Mark West, Founder and Group CEO of FUNdays Club and FDC, said, “This recognition matters because it validates our belief that exceptional childcare is built deliberately – through strong values, responsive leadership and systems that support people to do their best work.
“This inspection confirms that when you get childcare right for children, families and staff, the impact is powerful.”
The FDC Group combines delivery through FUNdays Club with sector expertise from FDC Training & Consultancy and digital infrastructure through FDC Digital, helping schools, trusts and local authorities create sustainable, high-quality wraparound care.
The group says it will continue sharing learning from its settings to help raise standards and strengthen practice across the childcare sector.
