Rainbow Nursery

Inspection of Rainbow Nursery St Marks Hall, Birling Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 5LX

p.1

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

p.1

The provision is inadequate

Children are not safe. This is because staff do not know the indicators of abuse. Risk assessments are weak. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) do not receive precise help to reach their full potential. As a result, they are in danger of falling further behind their peers. That said, children are eager to come into the nursery and they settle well. They are confident to approach the warm and welcoming staff.

p.2

The provision is inadequate

The quality of education is good because children form secure attachments with caring staff. Children show that they can count into double figures. They make connections from themes like Easter to their own experience of eating eggs. Babies concentrate for long periods when they build with shapes. This helps to develop their fine motor skills and hand-to-eye coordination.

p.2

The provision is inadequate

Children enjoy healthy cooked meals at lunchtime. There are opportunities for exercise and fresh air. Children relish the challenge of outside equipment and various wheeled toys. Staff support them to develop persistence, and encourage them with words and praise. This means that children become resilient. They behave well, listen and follow instructions. However, staff do not pay attention to children's personal needs, and their independence is not nurtured.

p.2

need to do better?

n Staff refresh equipment when children lose interest. As a result, new resources excite and engage children. n Staff are knowledgeable, responsive and engage with babies, who crawl to a variety of natural objects. Babies hear rhymes and share stories. Therefore, they develop early language skills and their progress is rapid. n Staff encourage children to develop resilience. For example, when they could not fit a piece of track into a train set, a member of staff said, 'This way, try to turn it round, keep trying and well done'. Children demonstrate that they are proud of their achievements. n Staff support children to manage their feelings and build relationships. For example, when children are upset at not having a toy, an adult takes time to describe their feelings. She points out good sharing between two children. This means that staff know how to support turn taking and children begin to self- regulate.

p.2

need to do better?

n Children behave well. They can choose to play inside or in the garden. One child displays deep concentration for over 20 minutes. He has a teapot and takes it inside to the water container, fills it up and goes outside to water the plants five times. He delights in this and claps himself. However, no one is there to intervene and offer praise. Therefore, the opportunity to build self-esteem is

p.2

need to do better?

1 April 2022 lost. Nonetheless, he demonstrates persistence and good hand-to-eye coordination. n Staff do not encourage and support risk assessment or good hygiene practice. Children go outside in cold weather without their coats and, as a result, they have runny noses. As a result, they do not develop their knowledge of hygiene or self-reliance. Children access the kitchen without challenge because staff are not vigilant. As a result, children are not safe. n Staff do not foster children's independence. They serve food and drinks and wash children's hands for them. At times, children help themselves to water, but this is not consistent. As a result, they do not build their self-esteem or the confidence to do things for themselves. n Staff identify children with SEND. However, they do not have a sense of urgency to get them help. Staff are not persistent with outside professionals who do not respond to them in a timely way, and do not pursue them fully. As a result,

p.2

need to do better?

children do not have access to the experts who can help them with targeted support. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents say that their children are happy and feel welcome. They get information daily with photographs and videos of their children, and staff keep in touch. This means that parents know what their children can do and have information about their progression.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The manager's lack of safeguarding knowledge puts children at risk. Although the provider knows safeguarding well, she has two other settings and is not always present. The manager does not demonstrate a secure knowledge of recruitment and whistle blowing. This means she is not familiar with the processes to follow and does not safeguard children. The majority of staff do not have a secure understanding of wider issues, such as 'Prevent' duty and county lines. Consequently, they are not familiar with the indicators of abuse. Leaders to not ensure staff are trained to promote all aspects of safeguarding. Therefore, children's safety is compromised.

p.3

Due date

1 April 2022 ensure that the manager and staff train to have the knowledge and understanding of all safeguarding issues, so that they can identify indicators of abuse at the earliest opportunity, respond swiftly and report them appropriately 30/04/2022

p.3

Due date

improve staff practice with children with SEND and monitor how they give support to children who need extra help, so they get it without delay 30/04/2022

p.4

Due date

ensure staff receive training to promote children's independence and knowledge of hygiene practices. 30/04/2022

p.4

Setting details

Unique reference number 127486 Local authority Kent Inspection number 10228231 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

p.5

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

p.5

inspection

Total number of places 50 Number of children on roll 79 Name of registered person Rainbow Nursery Partnership

p.5

reference number

Telephone number 01892 516677 Date of previous inspection 19 January 2017

p.5

Information about this early years setting

Rainbow Nursery registered in 1991 and is situated in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. It is open Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm for 51 weeks of the year. There are 15 members of staff, 13 of whom hold relevant early years qualifications. This includes 12 staff with qualifications at level 3 or above. One member of staff who has early years teacher status. The setting receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

p.5

Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector and the provider complete a learning walk and discuss the curriculum design. n The inspector conducted a joint observation with the provider. n The inspector spoke to several parents during the inspection. She took account of their views. n The inspector observed children and spoke to them. n The inspector observed the staff and held discussions with them. n The provider and the manager join the inspector for a leadership and management meeting. n The inspector checked all relevant documentation.

p.6

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.

p.6

Inspection activities

1 April 2022 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.

p.6

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.7

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.7

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.7

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.7