Coundon Kidz Club

A family-centre base at Coundon Primary School gives Coundon Kidz Club its defining character: independent childcare on the school site, with nursery care alongside provision for older children. The wider service caters for ages 2 to 11 and has 80 places in total. That capacity is for the setting as a whole, rather than the size of a nursery group.

Ofsted rated the provision Good on 27 May 2022, while identifying two improvements: protecting children with SEND from interruptions during supported activities, and making mathematics more engaging for boys. Those points matter alongside the grade.

Morning and afternoon nursery care, a lunchtime club and school-age wraparound provision serve different parts of a family's day. The school connection is practical, but attendance does not guarantee a Reception place.

In May 2022, learning was planned to complement children's time in the separate school nursery. Staff drew on its curriculum, then adjusted activities around children's interests and what they observed during play. For a child attending both settings, the purpose was a connected learning experience rather than unrelated sessions.

The Early Years Foundation stage provides the framework for learning, development and care: children build skills through play, conversation and practical experiences. It is the foundation of early years provision, rather than an extra programme unique to Kidz Club.

Books had a practical role in May 2022. Children voted for their daily story using counters, bringing choice and counting into the same activity, while name recognition and early writing grew through making marks. Staff also introduced vocabulary during exploration with water and coloured rice. These were useful opportunities to talk about something children were already interested in.

Physical activity took several forms that May, including challenging play equipment, yoga and zumba. Children could practise movement through different activities, rather than relying on one type of exercise. Sandwich-making also gave them a chance to practise doing things for themselves and discuss food preferences.

At its May 2022 inspection, Ofsted found effective safeguarding and close knowledge of key children and families, alongside helpful referrals and targeted SEND support, although more vocal children sometimes diverted staff attention and interrupted that support. The distinction is important: identifying a child's needs and arranging help were strengths, but the delivery of supported play needed greater consistency.

During May 2022, information-sharing with school staff helped connect the support families received. Staff worked with parents on eating habits, behaviour and sleep routines. For children dividing their time between Kidz Club and the school nursery, that exchange gave adults a shared understanding of everyday needs.

Staff supervision and training were also part of the May 2022 arrangements. These supported discussion of practice and development of teaching skills. The evidence of care here is about relationships and how adults worked together, rather than a promise that the same staffing arrangements remain in place today.

Food featured in the May 2022 nursery day through packed lunches and conversations with families about healthier choices and reducing sugar. Children also talked about what they enjoyed eating while preparing sandwiches for a party.

Sessions and Attendance

Kidz Club operates from the family centre at Coundon Primary School, Coventry, CV6 1FQ. Nursery-aged children can attend morning or afternoon care and a lunchtime club; before-school and after-school provision serves children from Reception to Year 6. Full-time childcare can also be combined with the school's nursery provision. Children attending nursery wraparound care bring a packed lunch with an ice pack.

Term-time opening hours are 7.45am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday. During school holidays, the opening window is 8.00am to 5.30pm, with closures for bank holidays, the Christmas holiday and the first and last weeks of the summer holiday.

The holiday club runs for 8 weeks annually and caters for ages 3 to 11, with attendance restricted to children who attend Coundon Primary School. Families planning holiday care therefore need to distinguish that eligibility rule from the nursery care offer.

Funding and Paid Extras

Funded sessions for 2 -3 year olds serve children who are not yet ready to attend the school nursery or are awaiting a September intake. Current prices come in the nursery's written quotation. The direct Kidz Club contact numbers are 02476 600537 and 07958 382319.

Reception admissions remain a separate process. Attending childcare on the school site does not secure a school place; families apply through Coventry's local authority admissions process. The school's nursery arrangements likewise confer neither a guarantee nor preference for admission to Coundon Primary School.

• Support during shared play. In May 2022, children with SEND sometimes had their supported activities interrupted when staff attention shifted to more confident children. At a visit, ask how staff now protect that time and keep support directed towards the child who needs it.
• Mathematics that draws children in. The May 2022 improvement point concerned boys' engagement and achievement in mathematics. Ask to see how current counting and number activities connect with children's interests.
• Combining nursery care. Morning care, afternoon care and the lunchtime club can sit alongside the separate school nursery. Ask how a proposed weekly pattern works across the two settings, including handovers and settling in.
• Holiday eligibility. The holiday club is for children aged 3 to 11 who attend Coundon Primary School. That condition matters if holiday childcare is part of the reason for choosing Kidz Club.

Coundon Kidz Club suits families seeking morning or afternoon nursery care, including those combining childcare with Coundon Primary School's nursery. Its family-centre base and connection with the school give the arrangement a clear practical purpose. The Good judgement from May 2022 sits alongside specific questions about uninterrupted SEND support and engaging mathematics. Those are useful priorities for a visit, while school admissions should remain a separate family decision.