AN after school club in Woolston has been commended by Ofsted for providing a range of activities for children.

Puddleducks Link Club, based on Epping Drive, offers extra-curricular sessions for youngsters.

It caters for a range of ages, and also offers early years provision.

Following an inspection at the end of last year, Ofsted said: "Children are happy, self-assured and confident.

"They benefit from a dedicated staff team who know them well and provide good care.

"The out-of-school club has a wide range of resources and activities suitable for children of all ages and stages of development.

" Activities are planned to complement the learning children undertake at school.

"Children build on what they already know and can do.

"They are clearly happy and interested in all the activities provided and demonstrate good cooperation and involvement."

Puddleducks was given an overall rating of two, or 'good'.

To improve to 'outstanding', Ofsted suggested staff help to improve the independence of children.