Fun In School Holidays (FISH)

Inspection of Fun In School Holidays (FISH) Chudleigh C of E Controlled Cp School, Lawn Drive, Chudleigh, NEWTON ABBOT, Devon TQ13 0LS

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This provision meets requirements

Children are extremely happy and confident. They enthusiastically explain how much they enjoy spending time with their friends, the staff and participating in the various activities. The club's primary focus is on ensuring children have an enjoyable experience, develop a wide range of physical and creative skills and thoroughly enjoy their time at the holiday club. The staff team works collaboratively, providing a warm and welcoming environment for all children. Children express their opinions and needs with confidence and clarity, and their views and interests are a vital part of the planning process. Staff take note of children's interests and incorporate them into the planning to ensure children have a fun and engaging experience.

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This provision meets requirements

Children are eager to participate in activities, concentrating well as they learn new skills. With varied ages of children attending the club, they have the opportunity to form friendships with others of different ages, developing their social skills and confidence further. Activities such as playing cooperative games with a large parachute help young children develop their social skills, including turn-taking and sharing. Drawing pictures on paper allows children to express their emotions and ideas in a creative and imaginative way.

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This provision meets requirements

Children are safe and secure. Staff have a deep understanding of the children in their care, building strong and meaningful relationships with them and their families. They gather relevant information from parents before children attend, ensuring they are aware of each child's needs, interests and developmental stage. Staff ensure children are well supported and parents are well informed, with the daily routine clearly displayed in the entrance hall for all to see at the start of each day.

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n Children benefit from a wide range of play experiences. They regularly visit the on-site pool, which helps them build confidence in the water. Children enjoy decorating plant pots with stickers and tissue paper, and then filling them with soil and grass seeds. As they do this, they discuss with staff how plants need sunshine and water to grow, and figure out the best place to put their plant pots in their home. n Staff encourage children to participate and try new things. Staff speak enthusiastically and explain activities clearly. For instance, during an archery session, staff clearly outline safety rules and show how to hold the bow and aim for the target. Children cheer for their friends and celebrate each other's successes, like shouting, 'You have got the bullseye' when someone hits the

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30 July 2025 target. n Parent feedback is positive. Parents recommend the holiday club to others and send children again, year after year. They report that children enjoy attending, and the activities they take part in. Parents feedback that communication is effective and that they are well informed about activities children do. They report that staff are supportive of each child's individual needs. n Children are kind and friendly. They help each other and play together well, always eager to lend a hand. For example, when baking cookies, they eagerly share the ingredients and take turns. During a 'robot wars' activity, small teams of children work together to create robots from small bricks, electronic components and remote controls. They compete with their robots in mini-battles on a platform, listening to instructions, cooperating well and cheering each other on. n Staff provide an inclusive service to all children. When children are new to the

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setting and feel anxious, staff provide extra support and reassurance to help them feel at ease. They match new children with 'buddies', which helps them settle in and form friendships. n Staff are highly qualified, knowledgeable and experienced in childcare and education. They understand the importance of staying up to date with relevant training and reflect on their practice to develop their professional skills further. Staff say they thoroughly enjoy working for the provider.

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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 the children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY377797 Local authority Devon Inspection number 10409454 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 60 Number of children on roll 131 Name of registered person Fun in School Holidays (FISH) Partnership

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reference number

Telephone number 01626 325808 Date of previous inspection 19 February 2020

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Information about this early years setting

Fun In School Holidays (FISH) registered in 2008 and is a privately run holiday club that operates from Chudleigh Church of England Community Primary School. The club is open during school holidays from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. There are 10 members of staff. Of these, three hold relevant early years qualifications at level 6, four hold level 3 qualifications and three are unqualified.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke with the manager to find out how staff seek children's views and engage them in the planning of activities. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Staff spoke with the inspector about the leadership and management of the setting. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the provision.

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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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