We are looking forward to welcoming a special visitor from Ofsted to visit our afterschool club setting at St Kentigern’s RC Primary School on Friday 20th March 2026. Parents and Carers can view how we will be inspected on the Ofsted Website www.ofsted.gov.uk
Inspection Outcome Kickstart Childcare (Bradshaw Hall)
We are really pleased to let you know that following our Ofsted inspection at Kickstart Childcare Bradshaw Hall in January, the report has now been published, and we can finally share it with you. Some of you may know that the framework for inspection has recently changed and the new grading system sets a very high bar for a secure or expected judgement. We are delighted that we have met and exceeded this high bar, receiving a grade of strong in 3 out of the 4 judgements. Ofsted have produced a short video to explain the new inspection framework for parents, and you can view that on the video below. The report can be viewed HERE The Inspector reported positively on many aspects of our practice, including our strong partnership work, how the setting fosters an exceptionally inclusive environment and how our staff foster highly respectful relationships with parents and children. The Inspector […]
Notification of Inspection
We are looking forward to welcoming a special visitor from Ofsted to visit our afterschool club setting at Bradshaw Hall Primary School on Wednesday 21st January 2026. Parents and Carers can view how we will be inspected on the Ofsted Website www.ofsted.gov.uk
New Out of School Club Leader Wanted
Walkden, Salford Join our team, starting in September 2025 and become an out of school club leader in our busy setting at Mesne Lea Primary School. Details of the job and details on how to apply are here: https://hr.breathehr.com/v/out-of-school-club-leader-breakfast-42188
Kickstart Childcare is Expanding
Following the successful launch of our 7th Out of School Club at Canon Burrows in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Tameside, we are delighted to announce the opening of two further settings in September 2025. Kickstart will be coming to Mottram CE Primary School near Hyde, Tameside and Cheadle Catholic Junior School. Both settings will provide afterschool club care for children from the end of the school day until 6pm during term-time. Kickstart has developed a strong reputation in the wraparound sector for delivering high quality, affordable childcare and the addition of two further settings in September will see us become on of the largest out of school club providers in the country. Director of Childcare Rebecca is delighted to welcome both Mottram and Cheadle Catholic Junior School as new partner schools, Both Mottram CE Primary and Cheadle Catholic Junior Schools are fantastic new partner schools and we look forward to working with the […]
Kickstart is coming to Canon Burrows
Opening on Monday 9th June 2025, our new wraparound provision at Canon Burrows is near to opening. Offering high quality breakfast and afterschool care, the setting will be open from 7.30am in the morning until 6pm in the evening, both before and after the school day. Childcare Director Rebecca is looking forward to the new school partnership, “I am absolutely delighted to be working in partnership with Canon Burrows to provide an outstanding wraparound care service. As the Director of Childcare, I have a real passion for the wraparound sector and am truly committed to ensuring that your children receive the very best care and support. This partnership is something I’m incredibly excited about, as it allows us to offer a warm, nurturing environment where children can flourish, all while giving families the peace of mind they deserve. We are fully dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care, and […]