Paintpot

Inspection of Paintpot Charlton Kings Baptist Church, 38 Church Street, Charlton Kings Cheltenham GL53 8AR

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This provision meets requirements

n Staff follow health and safety procedures to keep children safe. Regular risk assessments take place to ensure that the premises are secure and children remain safe. Facilities are clean, hygienic and free from hazards. n The club has a clear process in place for recruitment, induction and supervision. Staff receive a comprehensive induction, which helps them to fulfil their responsibilities effectively and ensure that they understand the setting's policies and procedures. Staff speak positively about the induction process, which helps them to develop an understanding of their role. n Staff ask parents and children to complete questionnaires to help them evaluate the effectiveness of the club. They respond quickly to their views and adapt the provision accordingly. Children say how much they enjoy coming to the club and that staff are kind towards them and always listen to what they have to say. n Parents speak very highly of the club. They say that flexibility, good

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communication and the range of activities on offer mean the club is popular with children. Parents say that their children love to attend and always say they have had lots of fun. There are clear procedures in place to gain necessary information from parents before children start. n Staff have high expectations for children's good behaviour. They know how to enhance children's understanding of their own and others' safety during their chosen play experiences. For example, when staff and children walk to the club from school, staff remind them to walk in pairs, and they teach children about road safety. Staff ensure that children always look and listen as they cross the road. n Staff understand how to provide suitable activities and experiences for the children who attend. This includes for the differing age groups of children that attend the club. Staff support children at play and make good use of space so

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that children can engage in a broad range of activities. n Children have good opportunities to join in a variety of physical activities during indoor and outdoor play, which supports their health well. Children remember to wash their hands as they enter the club and then line up for snack. Staff support children to develop healthy lifestyles.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2679415 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 10354764 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 106 Name of registered person Young, Tirian

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reference number

Telephone number 07920440804 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Paintpot registered in May 2022. The club operates from Charlton Kings Baptist Church, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham. The club is open from 7.45am to 8.45am and from 3pm to 6pm during term time. It also operates from 7.30 am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during some school holidays. The club employs five members of staff who work with the children. The manager holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of staff working in the club. n The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the club. n The inspector spoke with the nominated manager about the leadership and management of the setting.

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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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