Rainbow Pre-school Wickford

Inspection of Rainbow Pre-school Wickford Memorial Park, Rettendon View, Wickford, Essex SS11 8JE

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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 arrive with an abundance of confidence due to the warm welcome they receive from staff as they enter the setting. They choose their favourite activities or areas to play, which are facilitated by staff who know their interests well. Children enjoy the freedom of running in the large garden. They visit the local park where they discuss leaves changing, from green to red, in autumn. They seek out local wildlife and talk to staff about spiders having 'eight legs' and butterflies having 'two colourful wings'.

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The provision is good

Staff consistently promote children's language development. As a result, children have good communication and listening skills. Children read the 'Three little pigs' story where they say, 'Blow the house down' and 'Here comes the wolf.' They relive the story in the garden by building a house with cardboard boxes, sticks and toy bricks. Children become proud builders in the construction area where staff praise their achievements.

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The provision is good

Staff are excellent role models, guiding children's emotional development through positive reinforcement. Children share resources, wait their turn and show respect and tolerance for each other. They learn to explore their emotions through books and role play. Children enjoy sitting in the sensory room for quiet time, looking at books or listening to calming music. They self-regulate and learn to manage their feelings through effective teaching.

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need to do better?

n Staff construct an enriching learning environment for children. Children recall life experiences, such as, 'Giraffes live at the zoo' and 'Monkeys eat bananas', as they discuss fruit at snack time. They count to 10 and link the corresponding numbers when counting. Children enjoy matching instruments to their sound and are praised for guessing correctly. Children take turns and respect each other's personal space. They show a sense of achievement, completing puzzles using expert hand-eye coordination skills. Staff support children's learning well overall. However, at times, staff do not use effective strategies to further support children's social development and independence. For example, too many adult- supported activities do not promote children's independent play or play with peers. n Teaching is good. Children are encouraged to use language to express their ideas. Children discuss the process of making a house out of play dough. They

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need to do better?

make connections to home, saying, 'I am putting a garage door here for daddy.' Children are supported to manage risks by balancing on tree trunks and logs. They use their counting skills to count to 10 when stacking blocks. Children make good progress in their learning and development.

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26 September 2024 n Children show independence during personal care routines. They wash their hands before meals and put on their own coats and shoes. They use tongs to select their favourite fruit for snack and pour their own drinks. Children select activities and play experiences of their choosing. n Staff teach children about diversity and the wider world. Children learn about various celebrations throughout the year, such as Chinese New Year. They learn about differences within the world in which they live. Children adapt to different situations, such as trips outside the setting. This gives children the confidence to embrace new experiences. n Transitions within the setting are well organised. Staggered sessions support children to bond with their key person and feel safe. Teachers from local schools come into the setting to visit children before transition. Children are happy within the setting and go on to school, ready for the next stage in their learning.

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need to do better?

n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress. Staff implement effective support plans for children. They work with parents and professionals to ensure quality education for children. They continue to support children and families throughout any transition processes. n Parent partnerships are good. Parents speak highly about staff and the confidence they have in them. They appreciate how approachable and caring the staff are. Staff inform parents about their children's development. They give parents strategies that enable them to teach their children at home. Learning is a continuous process for the children. n Staff attend regular training and networking events to improve their teaching skills. Additionally, experienced staff mentor newly qualified staff to enhance their knowledge and learning.

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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 allow children to be more independent in their play to encourage independence and build friendships with other children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 402297 Local authority Essex Inspection number 10355152 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 32 Number of children on roll 38 Name of registered person Rainbow Pre-school Wickford Committee

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reference number

Telephone number 01268 768100 Date of previous inspection 20 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

Rainbow Pre-school Wickford registered in 1984 and is committee run. The majority of staff have an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. One member of staff has a qualification at level 2 and one at level 5. The pre-school is open from Monday to Friday, during term time. Sessions are from 9am to 3.30pm. The pre- school provides funded care and early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk with leaders to understand how the provision is organised. n The inspector carried out an observation of an activity with staff. n The inspector spent time observing the quality of education and teaching. n The inspector talked to parents and took account of their views. n The setting shared documentation, including evidence of suitability and training certificates, with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

26 September 2024 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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