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Early years · Early years inspection (CIF)

Riverside Rainbows

Inspected 4 May 2018 · URN EY500184

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  • Group verified

    Mrs Karen Elizabeth Jones And Miss Cheryl Forster

  • Group reference verified

    RP900993

  • Inspection date verified

    4 May 2018

  • Inspectors verified

    Emma Allison

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Name on report verified

    Riverside Rainbows

  • URN verified

    EY500184

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  • What needs to improve260w−50

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4
Words of findings
273
about usual (typical 255)
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Hard
Flesch 43, typical 45
Average sentence
16 words
Next steps
8
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Findings 3%What needs to improve 34%About the inspection 63%

Full report text

Riverside Rainbows Lemington Riverside Primary School, Rokeby Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 8RR

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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 May 2018 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The provider knows how to review the overall quality of the setting and gather the views of others. She understands how to use feedback from children, staff and parents to help her to identify emerging weaknesses in practice.  The qualified provider understands the importance of ensuring all staff understand their roles and responsibilities. She discusses practice and identifies any training needs.  The provider demonstrates a good understanding of the safeguarding requirements. She is aware of how to respond to an allegation being made against a staff member.  The provider has a range of toys and resources available to promote children's interests. She knows how to offer an inclusive range of activities for children to explore.  The provider understands the importance of keeping parents informed of all activities within the setting and of gathering information from them regarding their child's

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The provision meets requirements

individual needs.  The provider knows how to help children to learn how to lead a healthy lifestyle. She understands the importance of providing children with opportunities to participate in physical activities.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children 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 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the provider how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the provider and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available.  The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the provider and took into consideration the suitability checks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500184 Local authority Newcastle Inspection number 1050705 Type of provision Out of school provision Day care type Childcare - Non-Domestic Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 11 Total number of places 20 Number of children on roll 0 Name of registered person Mrs Karen Elizabeth Jones And Miss Cheryl Forster

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reference number

Date of previous inspection Not applicable Telephone number 07505966310

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Riverside Rainbows registered in 2016 and is based in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. The club employs two members of childcare staff. Both staff hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2. The club opens Monday to Friday from 8am to 9am and from 3pm to 6pm during term time.

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This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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