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Fizzy Fish Pre School

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2024)
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4.3(6 Google reviews) ·Hounsom Memorial Church Hall, Nevill Avenue, Hove, BN3 7NG · Brighton and Hove
Number of places
20 places
Age range
3–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2024
Local authority
Brighton and Hove

About this early years setting

Fizzy Fish Pre-School offers flexible childcare for children aged 0-5 years across three distinct settings in Hove and Portslade Village, catering to a range of needs from nursery care for infants to pre-school provisions for older children. As an independent, family-owned business, it is led by Karen Fothergill, who is deeply committed to the continuous professional development of her staff, ensuring they are passionate and knowledgeable about early years education.

The nursery believes in fostering a supportive environment where staff can advance their careers, which in turn enhances the quality of care and education provided. This dedication aims to prepare children effectively for their next stages of learning, from pre-school readiness to school readiness.

The institution operates under the guidance and monitoring of Brighton and Hove City Council’s City Early Years Childcare department, upholding high standards in childcare delivery.

What it's like

Staff are vigilant in promoting children's safety and well-being at this welcoming pre-school. Staff plan a broad range of experiences for children that help them make good progress in their learning. Children quickly grow in confidence and join in activities with great excitement and enthusiasm.

Flexible childcareThree settingsStaff development focusIndependent business

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Nursery & Hangleton Pre-School: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks a year; Peter Gladwin Pre-School: 8:30 AM - 3:15 PM, Monday to Friday, 38 weeks a year (term time only)

Age range

0-5 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Fizzy Fish Pre School

Last inspected 20 March 2024

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

Staff are vigilant in promoting children's safety and well-being at this welcoming pre-school. Staff plan a broad range of experiences for children that help them make good progress in their learning. Children quickly grow in confidence and join in activities with great excitement and enthusiasm.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers and staff have a clear overview of what they want children to learn.
  • Communication and language are given high priority by staff.
  • Children thoroughly enjoy the experiences that staff provide.
  • Staff are good role models and encourage children to be thoughtful and kind.
  • There are effective arrangements in place to support staff and monitor their practice.

Areas to develop

  • 1build further on the link between what children are ready to learn next and the activities that are provided
  • 2strengthen the arrangements for sharing information with parents to help them continue children's learning at home.
Inspection #10317229 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff monitor children's learning closely and quickly identify any gaps or areas where children would benefit from extra challenge or more support. They adapt activities as needed to make sure all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, can take part. They make effective use of any additional funding, for example, to provide children with small group or individual activities.

Outdoor space

Children particularly enjoy playing outside in the large outdoor space. Staff offer lots of encouragement as children practise their physical skills on large equipment.

Google Reviews of Fizzy Fish Pre School

4.3
(6 Google reviews)
Joe Hedgecock
6 months ago

We have 2 children here - one currently at the nursery and one at the preschool (who went to the nursery too). We’ve been hugely impressed with Fizzy Fish - all the staff have been brilliant and both the kids love going. Would highly recommend!

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Jess Heaver
7 years ago

My son has been going to Fizzy Fish for over 3 years now. Initially in their nursery setting and now at pre-school. He also did some taster days at Peter Gladwin when it had just opened. We've always been so pleased with their level of care, attention, organisation & communication. Every day he plays outside, eats well balanced meals, does fun activities, learns new things and generally has a great time. We can't recommend it enough.

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Hannah Ross
11 months ago

My daughter went here and they spoke to me daily about her ‘behaviour’. She is now at secondary school and achieving A+ in every subject. This nursery had absolutely no understanding of neuroscience here and how to manage children who don’t have additional social and emotional needs. I would avoid unless your child fits what they deem at ‘normal’.

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rachel Al-Kaisy
5 years ago

A lovely lovely nursery - really 5 stars. We've just moved and with lockdown I thought my son would have trouble settling in. But they have been so lovely and nuturing. They have got to know him and his interests and he feels so comfortable going there. Communication is excellent. The staff are so friendly and the play area is big and they have an outdoor classroom and forest school and an initiave with a care home. I work in childcare so have seen a lot of nurseries and I'm so impressed with this one - it has a big heart.

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Inspection history

Date: May 2018

  • March 2024Good
  • May 2018Good

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