uKids at Holme Grange School

A compliment circle, clay animals and a quieter den give uKids at Holme Grange School a recognisable character. These were features of its holiday-club provision in February 2026, when the children attending were aged 4 to 10. That context matters when choosing its term-time nursery provision.

At its February 2026 inspection, Ofsted judged behaviour and routines, welfare and wellbeing, inclusion, and leadership to be Strong standard, with safeguarding standards met. The current nursery age range is 36 to 59 months, with capacity for 90 children.

In February 2026, children made clay animals during crazy crafts, choosing activities and persisting with their creations. The compliment circle gave them opportunities to recognise something positive about another child. These examples put creative choice and relationships alongside the organised activities.

The early years foundation stage is the required framework for children's learning, development and care. The February 2026 holiday-club examples show learning through everyday activities: communicating with others, building friendships through tennis, creating clay animals and learning about physical development.

During February 2026, staff helped children form friendships by joining an open tennis game before withdrawing as the children began playing together. Visual prompts beside the campfire helped explain safety rules. Children could therefore take part through practical examples as well as spoken instructions.

At the February 2026 inspection, Ofsted found that individual adjustments supported inclusion, including one-to-one help where needed and British Sign Language for children facing communication barriers. Such support was adapted to the child rather than applied identically across the group.

In February 2026, younger children could turn to their key person, while the den offered a smaller, quieter space away from the busy hall. Staff suggested using it when a child needed extra support. A visit from A life circuits group had also informed staff-led activities about health, movement and personal safety.

Monthly newsletters kept families informed during that period. Leaders identified provision for the oldest children as an improvement priority and discussed incorporating children's suggestions; continued improvement also centred on making a greater difference for children facing disadvantage or other barriers.

The address is Holme Grange School, Heathlands Road, Wokingham, RG40 3AL. Opening hours are 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, during term time, with closure during school holidays.

• Age and attendance scope. The February 2026 assessment concerned a holiday club for ages 4 to 10, whereas the nursery offer is term-time provision for 36 to 59 months. Before choosing it, establish which provision and age group your child would join.
• Individual adjustments. One-to-one support and communication adaptations featured in February 2026. Discuss how support would be planned around your child's particular needs.
• Older children's activities. In February 2026, leaders identified older children's provision as an improvement priority and discussed incorporating children's suggestions. Families considering that provision should explore how this priority shapes its activities.

For families seeking term-time care for children aged 36 to 59 months, the weekday opening window is the practical starting point. The February 2026 findings offer encouraging detail about relationships, creative activities and individual support in the holiday club. Keep that age-group context central to the decision.