AN after-school club has retained its 'good' rating following an Ofsted inspection.

JSC After School Club, based at Harden Memorial Hall, was praised for its close work with schools.

Inspectors said: “Partnerships with the local school are very good.

“The manager and staff work extremely closely with school staff, to create a consistent approach that complements children’s learning and supports their future progress.

“Staff work well together and have a good understanding of their roles.

“They join in with children’s play and demonstrate a genuine interest and passion for their work.”

To become outstanding, the setting was told to improve its staff monitoring to lift their performance to an even higher level.