Paint Pot

Inspection of Paint Pot Charlton Kings Baptist Church, Church Street, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53 8AR

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Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

Children come out of school eager to get to their after-school club. They are keen to share what they have done during the day with staff. Children show staff the windmills they have made and show how it can turn round in the wind or if they blow it. Staff encourage children to wash hands after entering the building in line with changes made to keep children safe during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff talk with children about their day at school and ask them what they would like to do once they get back to the club. Children recall visits to the park where they play games. At the club children choose from the accessible resources creating pictures and colouring.

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This provision meets requirements

Children take time to have a healthy snack, including fruit, yoghurt and biscuits, as well as a drink of water. They relax as they eat and watch a cartoon about a cat and mouse.

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need to do better?

n Children show respect for each other and adults. They readily share the resources and speak kindly to each other. Children use conventions, such as please and thank you, when asking for things. n Staff interact well with the children, supporting them to take turns as they play. Staff encourage children to describe the colours they are using as they create bead pictures, helping them to keep trying. They offer suggestions about models children make, ask questions and encourage communication. n Children's efforts are rewarded with 'stars' that show things they have done well or if they have learned a new skill. They continue to be motivated to join in with different activities and talk with others about what they are doing. n Staff talk with children about the changes that are happening as restrictions due to COVID-19 are being lifted. Children are excited that they will be able to play with older siblings instead of having to stay on different sides of the room at the

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club. n The manager has made significant changes to management systems since the last inspection. These include researching and writing new policies to ensure the setting is meeting the needs of children and keeping them safe. She ensures that she has sufficient staff with paediatric first-aid qualifications for when staff drop off or collect children from schools. She supports staff to access different training and professional development to build on their knowledge and skills. n Partnership with parents and others who care for children, such as teachers, is good. Staff make sure they provide consistent messages for all children,

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16 July 2021 including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Children know what is expected of them and their behaviour is good. n Parents' and children's views are sought through surveys and discussions. The manager takes on board suggestions. For example, parents suggested that staff should have a better way of recognising children from the club when out and about. The manager has bought distinctive sashes for the children to wear so staff can spot them more easily when they play at the park.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff have completed recent update training for keeping children safe. They know what to do when they have concerns about the welfare of children in their care. Staff understand whistle blowing and how they can refer concerns about incidents of poor practice, including which external agencies can offer support and help. The manager has developed good recruitment policies and procedures. She makes sure that all staff have the correct checks and qualifications in place and are suitable to work with children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 510033 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10107555 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 100 Number of children on roll 70 Name of registered person Taylor, Deborah

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reference number

Telephone number 07973301924 Date of previous inspection 13 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

Paint Pot registered in 2001. It is a privately owned out-of-school provision. It operates from Charlton Kings Baptist Church, in the Charlton Kings area of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The club is open each weekday from 7.45am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm, during school term time. There are seven staff who work with the children. Three staff members hold relevant childcare qualifications at level 2 and 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The manager and inspector carried out a tour of the premises to see how the setting organises the different spaces for children to do activities, eat and relax while at the club. n The inspector read the parent survey responses, which show how parents feel about the setting and contribute to evaluating the provision. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between staff and children as they took part in activities indoors.

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Inspection activities

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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