Rainbow House Whitechapel

Inspection of Rainbow House Whitechapel Jagonari Centre, 183 185, London E1 1DN

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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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Staff create an environment that considers the needs of all children. For example, staff create learning areas at different height levels that are accessible to all children. Children are happy and feel safe as they explore. They feel excited to make choices about what to learn about. Staff teach children to partake in a wide range of challenging activities at this nursery. They model to children how to use their senses. Children smell herbs, they splash in puddles and feel different materials. They try hard when they find things challenging. Children are resilient. They have positive attitudes to learning.

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The provision is good

The manager and staff create a curriculum with a clear intent. They aim to support all children to reach the best outcomes in all areas of learning. The manager trains staff to ensure that all children gain confidence and become independent learners. Children develop high levels of self-esteem.

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The provision is good

Staff teach children to express their needs. They expect children to ask for what they want and need. Staff teach children to ask for help when dressing or using cutlery. Children are keen to do things themselves. All children feel pride as they celebrate their achievements. Children listen and respond to staff and they behave well.

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need to do better?

n The manager understands that some children have gaps in their learning. She knows that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic some children need additional support. Staff plan activities that help children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to reach their developmental milestones. Children rapidly gain the knowledge and skills they need. They are well prepared for the next stage of their education. n Staff use assessment well to identify children that need extra help. They work with external agencies to ensure that children receive targeted support. Staff work closely with a speech therapist to support children's developing communication skills. n Overall, teaching is of high quality across the nursery. However, on occasion children do not receive the support they need to join in during focussed activities. Children do not always concentrate and persevere at the highest levels

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need to do better?

during these times. n Staff skilfully support children to hear and use new language in their play. They identify new words that children need to learn and understand. All children are well supported in communicating their needs. They engage in back-and-forth conversations with increasing confidence and develop high levels of fluency and confidence..

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need to do better?

28 March 2024 n Staff support children to feel comfortable when meeting their care needs. They encourage children to wash their hands and feed themselves. When children find things difficult, they ask for help. Staff are careful to not step in too quickly and they let children try things for themselves first. Children become independent. They feel happy and safe and behave well. n Parents are happy with the care that children receive. They report that staff offer them support, including through external agencies, where required. Parents say that the information they receive about what children learn helps them to extend their learning at home. n Staff plan experiences to teach children about differences between themselves and others. However, these experiences are not always well sequenced within the curriculum. This means that children do not always benefit as much as they could from gaining an understanding and respect for other people.

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need to do better?

n The manager carries out regular supervisions with staff. She works with staff to identify any issues with workload. Staff report high levels of well-being. They receive regular professional development opportunities to help further their teaching skills.

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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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should:

n further strengthen how good practice is shared, to ensure the quality of focussed activities is consistently high across the nursery n build on existing good practice to ensure that children are given a wide set of experiences to help them build an understanding and respect for other people.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496203 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 10312122 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 Sessional day care

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inspection

Total number of places 60 Number of children on roll 58 Name of registered person Rainbow House Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 02076503055 Date of previous inspection 20 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Rainbow House Whitechapel registered in 2015. It is situated in Whitechapel in the London borough of Tower Hamlets. The nursery opens from 9am to 4pm each weekday, during term time only. The nursery employs 11 members of staff. Of these, 10 hold a relevant childcare qualification at level 3 or above. The nursery provides funded early education for children aged two- ,three- and four-years old

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 provider. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector spoke to children, to find out about their time at the setting. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The manager showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of staff.

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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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