Fish Tiverton

Inspection of Fish Tiverton Two Moors Primary School, Tiverton EX16 6HH

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This provision meets requirements

Children arrive excitedly and are eager to discover the fun activities for today. They settle quickly, interacting well with staff and friends as they chat about their day. Children choose from a wide variety of activities that build on their interests. Routines are well embedded, and children show confidence in these. Staff speak to children with care and respect and children follow their example and treat each other with kindness. Children enjoy each other's company and chat happily as they play.

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This provision meets requirements

The environment is calm, harmonious and friendly. Children share exceptionally well with each other. They enjoy the activities on offer. They show particular interest in minibeast activities. They enjoy using magnifying glasses and searching for bugs. They shriek with joy as they find ladybirds and bees and enjoy comparing their features. Staff speak with them about habitats for different minibeasts and children delight in describing the hive habitat for bees that they observed on a school trip. Staff further extend children's knowledge and understanding as they explain how honey is created, and children have opportunity to sample honey. They then excitedly embark on a scavenger hunt to locate different minibeasts.

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n Children show high levels of independence. Children of different ages happily play with each other and show high levels of engagement. Older children help and encourage younger ones. For example, when playing with bucket stilts, and hula hoops, older children are keen to support younger ones to develop skills of balance and control as they play. Older children cheer their delight when younger ones succeed in their efforts. n Staff help children to play cooperatively, share and take turns. Children thoroughly enjoy physical activity after a busy school day. They enjoy inviting staff to play alongside them. For example, when children ask staff to play tennis with them, they respond with such enthusiasm. When children state that they are not good at tennis, staff are quick to boost their confidence and respond, 'neither am I, but if we practise and practise, we will improve together'. After playing, staff 'high five' children and children beam with pride.

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n Snack time routines and expectations are well established so that it is sociable, and enjoyable for the children. Children enjoy chatting with each other while refuelling on a range of fruits and healthy snacks. n Leaders ensure staff receive comprehensive induction training before working with children that ensures they have the skills and knowledge to be able to fulfil their roles and responsibilities. Staff take part in regular professional development opportunities that develop the experiences of children they care

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26 June 2025 for. For example, staff take part in lifeguard training. This supports safe pool play in the summertime. n Staff are reflective and focus on children's engagement at the camp. They involve children in planning future themes and activities. Children excitedly tell visitors about an amazing water fight they enjoyed at club. Children recall how they assisted in planning the activity. They are proud of their club and demonstrate a real sense of belonging. n Staff well-being is good. Leaders and staff work effectively as a team. They have systems in place to manage the safety and well-being of children, when they attend the club. Staff work hard to keep children safe. They have effective processes in place for preparing the club each day. They risk assess the space before children arrive. Staff teach children about sun safety. They insist on sun hats being worn outside and play being paused to encourage children to stay

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hydrated and enjoy drinks of water in the shade. Staff support children superbly as they play, socialise and relax at club. n Parents speak positively about the club. Their children enjoy the activities the staff provide. Parents value how well staff know their children and say their children would attend every day if they could.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547440 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10399242 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Out-of-school day care

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inspection

Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 16 Name of registered person Fun in School Holidays (FISH) Partnership

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reference number

Telephone number 08445618847 / 01626 325808 Date of previous inspection 25 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Fish Tiverton registered in 2017. It operates from Two Moors Primary School in Tiverton, Devon. All staff hold appropriate qualifications at level 2 or 3. The club is open from 7.45am until 8.50am and from 3.15pm until 6pm, during term time. The holiday club opens from 8am until 5.30pm, during most school holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n Children told the inspector about their friends and what they like to do when they are at club. n Staff spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with the nominated individual about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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