Sylvestrian Leisure Centre

Inspection of Sylvestrian Leisure Centre Forest School, College Place, London E17 3PY

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Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

Children are happy, excited and confident in this well-organised, stimulating out-of- school club. They settle well following a trial session and induction into the club. Staff introduce children to each other through fun, ice-breaker games and children form good friendships. Staff find out about children's interests and link activities to these. Children are filled with anticipation and thoroughly enjoy participating in activities. Staff get to know children quickly and form warm, positive relationships with them. They have high expectations of children and value each child. Staff use suitable and effective strategies to manage children's behaviour. They approach situations in a calm manner and explain to children why some behaviours are not appropriate.

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This provision meets requirements

The activities are extremely varied, imaginative and physically challenging. Children enjoy using flexible recyclable materials to create anything they choose. Older children work together to make rockets and tigers. Staff teach younger children how to be safe and confident in water as they move around in the teaching pool. They have a lot of fun as they use floats of different shapes and sizes and play pool ball games. Children enjoy competing against each other as they play badminton and develop good racquet skills. They practise their throwing skills as they aim beanbags into hoops.

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n Children develop a strong team spirit as they make up chants to support their chosen teams. They motivate team members as they repeat the chant during sports games. This creates an exhilarating atmosphere and players work hard to play their best game. n Children share and take turns very well. They patiently wait their turn to carefully bowl at skittles. Children share giant playing cards and work together to skilfully balance the cards against each other to make models. n A dance teacher teaches children how to dance in the 'Bollywood' style. Children listen attentively and move joyously to Indian music. This also helps children to learn about different cultural traditions to support their understanding about diversity. n Staff set children enjoyable challenges, such as capturing a flag in teams. Children consider different strategies and work cooperatively together in teams to achieve the goal. This helps to develop children's critical thinking skills.

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n Leaders ensure that children are kept safe. They check all equipment and indoor and outdoor areas to reduce the risk of hazards. The premises are very secure with multi-point electronic camera entry. Leaders ensure that all staff undergo a series of background checks to ensure their suitability. Staff teach children how

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18 February 2025 to use all equipment and resources in safe ways. Staff supervise children well and ensure that activities have manageable numbers of children. They show children where the fire exits are so they know what to do in an emergency. Children act in safe ways. n Children enjoy a range of creative activities. For instance, they make pictures using paint and colouring pencils. Children enjoy cutting and sticking different textures and materials to make collages. n Since the last inspection, the induction and supervision arrangements for senior leaders has improved to ensure they fully understand their roles and responsibilities. Leaders observe staff at work and meet with them to give feedback and support, as needed, to improve practice. Leaders are keen for staff to improve their skills and provide training opportunities. For example, some staff have attended an appropriate childcare course, which led to improved

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outcomes for children. n Staff work successfully with parents. They ensure that parents are kept fully informed about daily activities at the club. For instance a display board for parents is updated regularly. Leaders ask parents for their views of the club regularly and use this information to plan improvements, where possible. Written comments from parent express high levels of appreciation of the club. Parents stated that staff are friendly and caring and children leave the club feeling happy and energised. n Children are able to do things for themselves. Older children get changed for swimming sessions and put their clothes back on by themselves. Staff support younger children to gain these skills. Children bring their own water bottles and refill them as needed. All children help to tidy up at the end of sessions.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495174 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10338429 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 52 Number of children on roll 52 Name of registered person Sylvestrian Enterprises Ltd

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reference number

Telephone number 020 8509 6526 Date of previous inspection 15 February 2024

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Information about this early years setting

Sylvestrian Leisure Centre registered in 2015. It is located in Snaresbrook in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The club is open from Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.30pm during school holidays only. There are thirteen members of staff, including the manager, three of whom hold level 3 qualifications in childcare.

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Inspection activities

n Leaders and the inspector viewed all areas of the premises and discussed how the provision is organised to support children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between staff and children and activities that children enjoyed throughout the session. n The inspector held a discussion with leaders and sampled some key documentation. n The inspector spoke to staff and children and read written comments from parents to take account of their views.

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18 February 2025 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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