Fairfield Fun Factory
Fairfield Fun Factory was established in 2002 as a community project, with the support of New Opportunities Government Funding. Since April 2006, we have been established as a Limited by Guarantee, self funding business entity.
We are located within the premises of Fairfield Infant School, in Widnes, Cheshire. We have access to all facilities and resources, including extensive safe and secure outdoor play areas.
The provision supports children with special needs and respects every child as an individual regardless of gender, cultural background or ability.
Our provision is registered by Ofsted on the Childcare and Early Years Register. We comply with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and welfare within the Early Years Foundation Stage. Our staff our qualified and experienced in Childcare and Early Years Practice.
"There are good and effective links to the six areas of learning, through weekly themes and topics, which are well planned by the settings' management". (Ofsted Report 2009)
Our Mission Statement
"Our aim at Fairfield Fun Factory is that by working in partnership with Parents and Carers, we are committed to developing high quality, accessible childcare, provided in a warm, caring and safe environment, where every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential through creative play activities. We will provide a wide range of fun and interesting activities, ensuring each individual child's time in the group is happy and productive".
Our Safeguarding Statement
"Fairfield Fun Factory is committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people in our care. We expect staff, volunteers and all stakeholders to share this same commitment, to ensure that the children in our care are protected from harm, and that each individual's time in our group is a safe and positive experience".
What Do We Offer?
Breakfast Club
We are open from 8.00 am until 8.50 am. The children are provided with a healthy breakfast. Before the school day starts the children have access to a variety of games and activities, or can alternatively have a quiet and relaxing time with their friends. The children attending the Junior School are escorted to the school playground, where they are met by their class teacher. Children attending the Infant School are taken to their classrooms from inside the school.
After School Club
Children from all schools and communities are welcome to attend.
We collect the children attending the Infant and Junior Schools from the meeting points within the school premises, and escort them to Fairfield Fun Factory. After registration the children have access to a range of planned activities, using a variety of resources. The childcare is provided up until 6.00 pm.
Holiday Club
Children from all schools and communities are welcome to attend.
During school holidays we offer full day care for your children, which can be on a half or full day session basis. We are open from 8.00 am until 6.00 pm. Half day sessions are between 8.00 am to 1.00 pm or 1.00 pm to 6.00 pm.