John Hampden Holiday Club

Archery, football and yoga gave John Hampden Holiday Club an energetic holiday identity in February 2026. Based at John Hampden School in Wendover, the club has capacity for 45 children in total; the children attending at that visit were aged four to seven.

At its February 2026 inspection, Ofsted judged behaviour and routines, welfare and wellbeing, inclusion, and leadership and governance to be strong standard, with safeguarding standards met. These are area judgements rather than an overall grade. The practical picture was of organised games, clear boundaries and room for quieter activities.

In February 2026, the day combined archery and football with crafts, parachute games and indoor team activities. Yoga offered a quieter option. Children also created their own outdoor play, so the programme included both adult-organised activities and opportunities to develop ideas with friends.

The club must follow the early years foundation stage, the framework for children's learning, development and care. Here, the February 2026 activities gave children opportunities to practise cooperation, physical skills and independence through play.

Staff used demonstrations, visual reminders and spoken encouragement to help children participate. Rules mattered during games, but so did taking turns and resolving small disagreements. For a child who enjoys active group play, that combination gives the holiday day a clear shape.

At the February 2026 inspection, Ofsted found that staff supported children with special educational needs and/or disabilities through adjusted activities, communication and quieter spaces, while identifying further work on the impact of support for children facing barriers. Inclusion was a strength, with a continuing development priority.

In February 2026, pre-camp conversations with families helped staff plan for medical, dietary and individual needs before attendance. Training about neurodiversity informed adjustments to activities and groupings. Preparation mattered: support could begin before a child encountered difficulty.

Food and drinks were checked against children's dietary needs, with staff supervising snack and lunch and arranging seating carefully. Energetic outdoor play alternated with calmer experiences, while children practised looking after belongings and completing practical tasks themselves.

The address is John Hampden School, Wharf Road, Wendover, Aylesbury, HP22 6HF. In February 2026, opening hours were Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 6pm. These were opening hours rather than separate session times.

At that time, the club accepted ad hoc bookings and adjusted attendance where possible. Leaders also used funding routes and scholarship opportunities to reduce barriers to participation. This was support for access, rather than a stated funded early-years entitlement.

• An active holiday programme. February 2026 activities included archery, football and group games alongside yoga and crafts. Children who prefer quieter play would need a suitable balance within that energetic day.
• Planning individual support. Pre-camp conversations and adapted activities were part of the February 2026 approach, with further development expected in the impact of inclusion. At a visit, how would staff plan support for your child's particular needs?

John Hampden Holiday Club suits families seeking activity-led holiday childcare, especially children who enjoy games with friends alongside creative and calmer options. The February 2026 picture combines organised routines with practical adjustments for participation. Its strongest decision value lies in that balance of energetic play and individual preparation, with the continuing inclusion priority deserving attention.