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Smartkidz Play and Learn offers unique out-of-school care where children lead their own play. We believe in minimal adult intervention, allowing children to use their initiative and imagination.
Our staff use the PARS model of playwork practice to make real-time decisions about intervention, supporting children in making their own choices.
Smartkidz Play and Learn Ltd provides regulated childcare, registered with Ofsted. Our settings are located in Girton, Haddenham, Ridgefield, Cherry Hinton, and Swaffham Bulbeck Primary Schools.
We offer breakfast clubs, after school clubs, and holiday clubs in secure school environments with access to indoor and outdoor spaces. Children from other primary schools are also welcome.
Smartkidz Play and Learn Ltd is a privately run company across six settings.
We work closely with schools to ensure continuity of care, safeguarding, and effective communication.
Children often wake up early, filled with excitement for another day at our holiday club. By 8:00 am, as the local church bells chime, kids eagerly rush through our doors, leaving parents behind with hardly a goodbye. They can hardly wait to dive into the day’s adventures.
The fun begins as children choose their activities. Whether it’s exploring our woodland outdoor space, diving into Lego creations, rummaging through our “junk yards” and scrap sheds to build forts and shelters, or creating new obstacles, there’s something for everyone.
Immediately, children immerse themselves in play, forging friendships and connections, all while having a blast. Our staff are always nearby to support the children, helping them settle in and make those early connections before they venture off for the day’s activities.
Our setting offers ample space for child-led, free-flowing play within a nurturing environment. On a typical afternoon, you might find children relaxing with a book under a table, playing a game of football on the grass, pushing each other on a rope swing, painting boxes under the shade of a tree, climbing trees, or working on woodwork projects with a staff member.
Every activity is chosen by the children, with our play workers providing guidance and support when needed, or simply stepping back to let the children’s creativity and independence shine.
Join us for a day at the Holiday Club, where every day is an adventure waiting to happen!
At Smartkidz, we offer a wide range of activities designed to spark creativity, foster independence, and create lasting memories for children. Here’s a glimpse of what we have in store:
Our dedicated staff spend countless hours planning exciting and unique experiences for the children.
While we encourage spontaneous and creative play, we also provide structured activities to help children discover new interests.
Often, children take these planned activities in unexpected and delightful directions, leading to even more fun and engagement.
Our workshops offer children the chance to try something new and exciting. We’ve hosted willow weaving with the Coddiwomplers, created crazy golf courses from natural resources, enjoyed BMX stunt shows with world champion Mike Mullen, and delved into magical realms with Sammy Magic.
These sessions help children build confidence and gain new skills in a fun and supportive environment.
At Smartkidz, we see children arrive anxious and leave with rosy cheeks, muddy hands, and smiles on their faces, eager to share their amazing stories.
Join us for a day full of adventure and discovery!
Explore our specialised Alternative Provision programme, designed to nurture confidence, resilience, and well-being through hands-on outdoor learning. Rooted in the Forest School ethos and guided by the Wild Passport curriculum, our sessions empower children to thrive in a supportive and nature-rich environment.
Find out more and join us on this journey!
