Funrise Limited

Inspection of Funrise Limited St. Francis C of E Primary School, Aiken Road, SWINDON SN25 1UH

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This provision meets requirements

The staff provide a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment where children feel safe and valued and are enthusiastic to attend. A key strength is the stability offered by a long-standing and dedicated staff team who know families well, creating a strong sense of trust and a homely ethos. The daily routine is well planned so that younger children settle quickly, with time and space to explore a wide range of resources at their own pace. Older children benefit from opportunities to be active and to relax through outdoor play, forest school sessions and engaging activities shaped around their interests. This provides children with experiences to develop their creativity, imagination and enjoyment. Staff encourage independence by supporting children to make choices, solve problems and take responsibility in everyday routines, such as snack time, turn-taking and play. They model kindness and respect, which helps children develop positive relationships

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and supportive attitudes towards one another.

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Activities are carefully adapted to meet children's individual needs and are shaped around their interests, ensuring that all children feel included and motivated to take part. The rich and stimulating environment offers varied areas for exploration, curiosity, independence and collaboration. Children are happy and excited to attend, knowing they will engage in fun and meaningful experiences. Parents describe the provision as 'highly supportive' and 'child-centred'. The nurturing ethos ensures that children not only enjoy their time at the club but also look forward to attending each day.

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n Staff follow a well-structured and consistent routine when collecting children from their school classrooms. Regular headcounts prioritise safety, while warm and friendly conversations help children feel at ease. Children arrive with excitement and enthusiasm, confident they will be warmly welcomed into a caring environment where they feel part of a supportive community. n Children benefit from a wide range of outdoor opportunities, where they are supported to climb on equipment, practise throwing and catching and take part in forest school experiences. This enables them to build confidence, develop physical skills and explore the natural environment. Across the setting, children have the freedom to make choices, ensuring they enjoy a broad mix of physical, imaginative and reflective opportunities. n Staff promote children's independence. For example, they encourage children to prepare their own snacks and make choices in their play. Children benefit from

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healthy food and drinks. They engage in meaningful conversations with staff during mealtimes about their school day and interests, supporting their

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10 September 2025 confidence and building positive relationships. n Leaders set a clear vision of what they want children to experience in the club, with a focus on independence, resilience and making positive relationships. This is consistently reflected in routines, activities and staff practice, helping children develop essential life skills and confidence. n Partnerships with the host school are highly effective. The managers work closely with the school's special educational needs coordinator and class teachers to ensure children receive the right support. Strategies are implemented in collaboration with parents and carers so that children with additional needs are fully included and able to enjoy all aspects of the provision. This ensures staff meet each child's individual needs with care and consistency. n The managers carefully evaluate the quality of the provision and use feedback from staff, children and parents to drive improvements. Children are regularly

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invited to share their ideas, and staff act on these to enhance the activities on offer. This helps to ensure the provision reflects their interests and needs. The managers also place a strong emphasis on staff development, providing access to online training and ongoing opportunities to strengthen knowledge and skills. This results in a reflective, well-trained team that consistently improves outcomes for children. n Leaders and staff work effectively as a team and take a consistent approach to the club's expectations for children. They gently remind children of the rules, when needed, and use praise and encouragement to support positive attitudes. Their warm and caring interactions help children feel safe, valued and secure in the setting. At times, staff could further enhance younger children's thinking skills by allowing more time for them to respond to questions. n Staff know the children well and build strong, trusting relationships with them.

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Younger children are supported by staff who are their designated key person to help ensure their well-being, safety and individual interests are consistently met.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY376282 Local authority Swindon Inspection number 10407889 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Out-of-school day care

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inspection

Total number of places 40 Number of children on roll 205 Name of registered person Funrise Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01793 727624 Date of previous inspection 21 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

Funrise Limited registered in 2005. It operates from within St Francis Church of England Primary School, Swindon, Wiltshire and is run independently from the school. The holiday club is open each weekday, from 8am to 5.30pm, during the school holidays. The club runs from 7.30am to 9am and from 3.20pm to 6pm, during term time. There are five members of staff, four of whom hold qualifications at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the leaders to see how the areas of the setting are organised and the activities available. n The inspector observed interactions between staff and children across both indoor and outdoor environments. n The inspector spoke with children, staff and managers at appropriate times throughout the inspection, with children also sharing their views and experiences during the visit. n The inspector held discussions with leaders about the club's leadership and management. n The inspector gathered the views of several parents during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation upon request.

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We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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