Fish Tiverton

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements Staff work very well together to provide a welcoming environment.

They skilfully use what they know about each child's likes to plan a wide range of fun and interesting activities. Children happily make choices about what to play with and they thoroughly enjoy their time at the club. There are warm and caring relationships between staff and children.

They cheerfully talk together about recent experiences and share ideas for future events. Staff have high expectations and are good role models. They are attentive to the children and show respect for their views.

Children's behaviour is exemplary. They are kind to ea...ch other and patiently wait their turn. Children receive high levels of support to achieve the best in their chosen activity.

For example, staff patiently explain to younger children how to successfully use scissors. Staff give lots of praise and children are proud of their achievements. This contributes to children's confidence and self-esteem.

Children actively seek to involve staff in their activities. For example, they play board games together inside and enjoy kicking a football to each other outside. Leaders provide very good support to managers and the staff team.

They collectively share a passion to offer high-quality out-of-school care for all children.

What does the early years setting do well and what does it need to do better?

Staff are very caring. They sensitively help children to think about and record how they feel.

Staff gently speak to them about any concerns they may have. This helps to support children's well-being effectively.Partnerships with parents are excellent.

Staff know the children and their families very well. There are friendly discussions between staff and parents at collection times. Parents speak highly of the club.

They feel informed about what their child enjoys and are very complimentary about the care provided by staff.Staff support children well to learn about personal safety and how to manage appropriate risks during their play. For example, staff explain how best to use the climbing equipment or take part in activities in the wooded area.

Children's creative work is highly valued. Children are encouraged to concentrate as they place tiny plastic beads on a board to make a colourful design. Staff ensure unfinished creations are looked after safely, to allow children to finish them the next day.

Leaders provide staff with many opportunities to extend and enhance their professional knowledge and skills, through training events and meetings with other professionals. As a result, staff are well qualified and keen to learn more about how to offer good-quality care for school-aged children.Leaders and managers evaluate the service they provide effectively.

They actively seek the views of parents and children and use this information when planning activities. For example, they have purchased a fruit press to give children the unique opportunity to make their own apple and pear juice.Children have plenty of opportunities to exercise and develop their physical skills.

Every day they play in the variety of exciting outdoor areas with a wide range of equipment. Additionally, in the summer, children enjoy use of the school's swimming pool.Staff inspire children to think about healthy lifestyles.

They help children to talk about the foods that contribute towards a balanced diet. Children enjoy a variety of snacks, including fresh fruit and vegetables.Staff provide some opportunities for children to find out about their community and to enhance their personal development skills.

For example, children enjoyed a visit to the club by a local cats' protection charity.Leaders regularly monitor staff's well-being and discuss solutions to help them have a better work-life balance.There are strong links between the club and the school.

Staff are aware of the content of children's lessons and topics covered. They share this information effectively with parents when they come to collect their child.Leaders and managers are very organised.

They make excellent use of online systems to provide parents with easy access to booking places and to receive up-to-date information about the club events.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.All staff receive regular training in safeguarding to keep their knowledge up to date.

They know what to do if they think a child is at risk or if there is an allegation against an adult. Staff are confident in online safety and identifying and responding to concerns. Staff ensure the environment, resources and activities are suitable for children.

Staff are vigilant in the supervision of children to ensure they are kept safe. For example, they escort children to and from their classrooms. Leaders use safer recruitment procedures to ensure all adults are suitable to work with children.

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