Forest Kids Club

Inspection of Forest Kids Club Wingrove Hall, Beech Hall Road, London E4 9NT

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Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

Children and staff interact well together. Children engage in activities and staff support their ideas. For example, staff find out what children want to create and ensure that materials are available for them. For instance, they provide resources for children to make memorable artwork with colourful beads.

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This provision meets requirements

Children understand the behaviour that is expected of them at the setting. Staff praise them often. For instance, children receive praise and encouragement as they share resources, such as play dough. Staff remind children to say please and thank you at appropriate times. They help children to understand the importance of being respectful to each other.

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This provision meets requirements

Staff collect children from school and then walk back to the setting. They promote children's safety on the road. For instance, staff organise themselves at the front and back of the line of children. This helps staff to assess and reduce risks. They also use this time to find out about children's day and to encourage friendliness and socialisation. Children comment that staff are 'sweet and caring'.

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need to do better?

n Staff know children well. They gather information about children's dietary and allergy needs when they register to join the setting. In addition, staff supervise children to wash their hands before they eat. This helps children to understand the link between good hygiene practices and good health. n Staff promote children's health. They have addressed the weakness at the last inspection. Children now have a serving of fruit alongside their snacks. Staff also remind children to drink more water when it is hot. n Children socialise well at the setting. For instance, at snack times, they talk to their friends, which is a very cheerful exchange. Children laugh and giggle with one and other. Some children are quiet and staff support these children and help all children to build their confidence and self-esteem. n The managers support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who need extra support well. They gather information from parents,

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need to do better?

and with permission, liaise with school staff to support children effectively. n Staff provide activities throughout the session for children to develop their physical skills age appropriately. For instance, younger children enjoy playing with small-world resources. Older children manage their risks and enjoy practising basic gymnastic moves, such as cartwheels in the spacious hall. n Staff supervise children when they are playing outside. The outdoor area is large and provides good opportunities for children to socialise and relax. Children also use the space to move their bodies in a range of different ways.

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20 June 2023 n Staff teach children what to do in an emergency to protect their health and safety. For instance, they complete termly fire drills. This teaches children how to behave and where to go in the event of a fire. n The provider and her co-manager complete mandatory training, such as first-aid training. They evaluate accidents immediately, and provide appropriate first aid. Staff have a good safeguarding knowledge and they are in the process of arranging more training to enhance their practice even further. n Parents like the approachable and friendly staff. They value the support which they receive. Parents comment that their children are happy at the setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff demonstrate a good awareness of safeguarding practice. They understand the importance of recognising any cause for concern. They know how to report any concerns, including allegations against those working with children. Staff are trained to understand the provider's safeguarding policies and procedures. The recruitment and induction of staff is thorough, and individual suitability assessments are completed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557757 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10258268 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 19 Number of children on roll 28 Name of registered person Forest Kids Club

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reference number

Telephone number 07895609000 Date of previous inspection 28 June 2022

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Information about this early years setting

Forest Kids Club registered in 2018 and is situated in Chingford, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The setting is independently run and provides before- and after-school care for children from Oakhill Primary School. It operates during term time, from 8am to 8.45am and 3.25pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday. There are two staff, who are the provider and co-manager, and they hold appropriate early years qualifications.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The managers showed the inspector around the premises. They discussed how the setting is organised and the experiences they provide for children. n The inspector observed various activities. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

20 June 2023 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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20 June 2023 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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