Staff and youngsters at Highbridge’s King Alfred Sports Centre are celebrating this week after being praised by inspectors from OFSTED.
The centre’s holiday club opened just 12 months ago and operates from sports halls, outdoor courts, and two first floor rooms within the centre at the rear of King Alfred School.
Duty Manager Graham Furze told Burnham-On-Sea.com he is delighted with OFSTED’s comments.
“It’s a fantastic achievement to get such praise after just one year of operation. All the hard work has been well worth it, and all the team are delighted with OFSTED’s comments,” he said.
OFSTED inspector Claire Sheldrake praised the centre’s child safety arrangements, and its ability to help children achieve various skills.
The inspector’s report states: “Children have many opportunities to enjoy physical activities. They can choose from daily team games in the sports halls, such as dodge ball or cricket, or they can register for activities such as trampolining, archery, dance, football and basket ball as part of ‘Active Kidz’.”
“Staff are good at engaging the children to help them grow in independence and confidence. They encourage them to have a go and take part.”
“All children from the local community are encouraged to participate. Activities such as wheelchair basketball help the children to recognise and respect those with disabilities.”
The effectiveness of the centre’s provision and organisation was also commended as ‘satisfactory’.
The centre’s holiday club offers four sessions each day from 8.30am to 5.30pm throughout the school holidays. The registration is set for a maximum of 40 children between the ages of five to eight years old, although the club does accept children up to the age of 14. For more details, call 01278 786868.
