Rainbow Pre-School

Inspection of Rainbow Pre-School Scout Building, Baden Drive, Horley, Surrey RH6 8SD

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Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children develop strong bonds with the staff at the pre-school. This helps them to feel safe and secure and play happily with other children. All children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, progress well. They benefit from the attention that the nurturing staff give to them. Staff gather detailed information from parents before children start at the pre-school, to make sure that every child's needs are understood and consistently met. This particularly helps the children who are not as confident as others. Children show that they have a strong sense of belonging as they sit happily together and talk about the days of the week.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well. They cooperate well during group activities and are kind and courteous to one another. Children eagerly cheer each other on as they throw rings at a target. They share toys and know that they must wait for their turn. Staff give children lots of praise and encouragement, which helps children to develop their self-esteem and foster positive attitudes to their learning. The curriculum supports children to be ready for their move on to school. For example, children are provided with activities to support them to become independent in dressing and going to the toilet. Children pour their own drinks and put their belongings away. Staff build on these developing independence skills as children progress through the pre-school.

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need to do better?

n Staff help children to understand their behaviour and recognise their feelings. They give positive encouragement when children behave well and intervene calmly when children need support. This helps to develop children's self-esteem and they know that their views and feelings are important. n Overall, children are eager to participate in adult-led group activities. Generally, they show good levels of concentration and participation. However, the length of time some children are expected to spend in focused, adult-led group activities results in them becoming disengaged. Consequently, these children do not benefit fully from the learning experience. n Staff encourage children to be creative and to develop their imaginations. For example, children decide they want to build a campfire with their friends. Staff support this by providing sticks and other resources. Children sit around the 'campfire' and pretend to toast 'marshmallows', and they excitedly share their

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own experiences of camping with their family and friends. Staff use this opportunity to talk about fire safety and children tell the inspector, 'You must stand away from the fire as it could burn you.' n Generally, staff use their knowledge of children to plan the curriculum so that it is linked to children's interests. For instance, children's fascination with the

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6 June 2023 natural world led them to watching tadpoles turn into froglets and caterpillars into butterflies. However, there are times when some staff do not plan effectively for children's learning to ensure that activities capture their individual interests and support their needs. n Staff have good partnerships with parents. They work closely with them to find out about children's existing knowledge and routines before they start to attend the pre-school. Staff use communication books to ensure frequent two-way sharing of children's learning and daily routines. Parents are involved in the nursery through organised activities, such as a recent coronation tea party. They comment on the staff's commitment to ensuring that children are happy, safe and learning. n Most children are articulate communicators. They interact enthusiastically with each other. Children approach the inspector and chat about a variety of subjects

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as they play. Staff provide a range of support strategies and involve other professionals to ensure that extra support is given to children who need additional help with their communication and language development. n Children are very confident in their physical development, which is a key strength of the pre-school. They have continuous opportunities to run around in the fresh air, climb, balance and ride on toys. Children stretch up high when using 'magic paint' to write their name on the walls. They play chase games with the staff and skilfully negotiate obstacles to avoid being caught. Staff use routines such as lunchtime to discuss healthy food choices with the children, which supports children to develop a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The manager ensures that staff receive extensive safeguarding training. Staff have a secure understanding of the key indicators of child abuse. They know how to respond if a child protection concern is raised and are aware of the signs of radicalisation and domestic abuse. Staff know about the role of outside agencies, such as the local authority designated officer, and they know what actions to take if they have concerns about a colleague's behaviour. Staff check the premises daily to ensure that they are safe for children to use. The manager ensures that all suitability checks are carried out when recruiting staff.

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should:

n organise group activities more effectively to ensure that all children are able to contribute and make progress in their learning n adapt adult-led activities to ensure that all children are fully engaged in things that interest them so that they fully benefit from the learning opportunities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY273986 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10289526 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 26 Number of children on roll 31 Name of registered person Covey, Denise

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reference number

Telephone number 0779 414 9995 Date of previous inspection 28 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Rainbow Pre-School registered in 2004. The pre-school is open from Monday to Friday, term time only. Sessions are from 8.30am to 2.30pm. There are six members of staff working with the children. Of these, four hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 3. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the pre-school 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 pre-school. n The manager led the inspector on a learning walk and explained how the curriculum is planned. n Discussions were held with staff and parents at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including paediatric first-aid certificates and evidence to demonstrate the suitability of staff. n The inspector tracked the experiences of children to determine the progress they make. n Children spoke to the inspector and told her what they most enjoy about the pre-school.

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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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