The Hub Club

Older children helping younger ones join games gives The Hub Club its clearest character. In March 2026, shared play, practical activities and opportunities to take responsibility shaped children's time at the club.

At its 24 March 2026 inspection, Ofsted judged behaviour and routines, and children's welfare and wellbeing, Strong standard; inclusion and leadership were Expected standard, and safeguarding standards were met. These are separate judgements rather than an overall grade.

The club has capacity for 30 children at The Hub, Unity Place, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, PR7 7HZ. Children attending in March 2026 were aged 4 to 11.

In March 2026, children chose their activities and took part in physical play, creative work, quieter pursuits and games together. Older children helped younger participants tackle puzzles and join team activities. That made cooperation part of play itself.

The early years foundation stage sets the requirements for children's learning, development and care. Here, the March 2026 activities included exploring dough with food colouring and cooking the results, connecting creative play with texture and taste.

Picture prompts helped children understand what would happen next. Daily outdoor exercise balanced the indoor activities, while calmer spaces gave children somewhere to take a break when emotions became difficult to manage.

At the March 2026 inspection, Ofsted found that the key-person system helped children settle and that staff worked closely with families and professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, but some practitioners needed a clearer understanding of how to assess needs, plan adjustments and review their effect.

In March 2026, staff listened to children's feelings and offered reassurance. Speech-development games were shared with parents, while their outcomes were shared with parents and school teachers, linking support across the places children spent their day. Discussions also covered personal safety and online risks.

Nutritious snacks formed part of the March 2026 routine. Children also practised managing personal tasks and considering other people's wellbeing, giving independence a practical purpose.

The address is The Hub, Unity Place, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, PR7 7HZ. Its 30 places describe the whole setting's capacity, rather than the size of an individual activity group.

In March 2026, leaders gathered feedback from children, parents and staff to adjust activities around children's interests. They also worked with families on punctual attendance, helping children settle alongside their peers.

• Age and attendance fit. The March 2026 age range was 4 to 11. Which current ages and booking patterns would accommodate your child?
• Consistency of additional support. In March 2026, staff understanding of agreed adjustments was uneven. Ask how coaching now helps each practitioner carry out and review your child's support plan.

The Hub Club merits consideration for families who value shared activities across ages and opportunities for children to become more independent. Its March 2026 strengths lay in relationships, routines and wellbeing. Consistent delivery of individual support is the point to examine closely.