Little Rainbows Pre-School CIC

Inspection of Little Rainbows Pre- School CIC Stoke Lodge & The Common Parish Council, The Pavilion, The Avenue, Patchway, Bristol BS34 6BD

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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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children arrive at the pre-school with confidence, separate from their parents with ease and quickly settle at activities of their choosing. Staff warmly greet the children, which helps them feel comfortable and secure. Children engage in activities with their friends, such as drawing pirate maps and making models with dough. Staff support children effectively and talk to them about their drawings and when they use their imaginations as they dress up and play superheroes. This encourages the children's language skills through conversations. Staff encourage the children's confidence in social situations. They help children new to the preschool to build confidence in making new friends and to interact with others and play cooperatively.

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The provision is good

The provider implements a broad and balanced curriculum based on the children's individual needs and backgrounds. Staff know the children well and their interests and next steps in learning. They quickly identify where children may need additional support and put in place interventions to help them catch up. Staff seek support and advice when needed. Additional funding is used well to help develop children's skills based on their interests. Overall, staff help children develop the knowledge and skills they need for starting school.

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The provision is good

Staff help children develop good self-help skills. Children pour water and drink out of open cups. Staff offer children encouragement when they dress up, helping them gain a positive attitude towards developing new skills. Staff are very supportive of parents to ensure their children are toilet trained in time for school.

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need to do better?

n The provider has made significant improvements to safeguarding practices since the last inspection. They have developed a system to ensure records are maintained of any communication and concerns about any children attending. This means information is ready to be shared with the relevant agencies to help keep children safe. In addition, the provider has received support from the local authority and other professionals to help staff implement interventions to help children catch up in their development. Staff now liaise closely with parents to identify possible gaps in children's progress and in seeking outside support. n The provider has clear priorities for improvement, including those identified at the last inspection. Staff have created a 'colourful cove' room where children can have sensory experiences to support them in regulating their emotions. In addition, this is used for small group activities tailored to target and support

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children's speech and language development following training with a speech and language therapist. n Staff support children's communication and language development effectively.

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need to do better?

7 May 2025 They repeat back words and sentences correctly and narrate what children are doing. Staff add new vocabulary and explain the meaning of new words to the children. They use hand signs and visual aids to support those children who are less confident in their speech to understand the routines. n Parents report they are happy with the progress their children are making, and that staff are very supportive. Parents say that communication is good. They know what their children's next steps are and receive regular feedback on their progress and how to support this at home. Staff have yet to find successful ways of helping parents understand the importance of establishing all aspects of a healthy lifestyle, to further support children's readiness for school. n Staff provide children with a range of tools and containers to dig, scoop and pour various materials. Children enjoy drawing and using pens and pencils and

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talk about their creations. This helps them develop their hand to eye coordination and strengthen their hand muscles in readiness for early writing, as part of their literacy development. Staff help children to develop a love of stories. At times, the pace is too fast for the younger children to join in, which reduces their ability to recall prior learning. n Children's behaviour is good. Staff teach children how to share and take turns and to resolve minor disputes. When children play cooperatively, staff are on hand to offer gentle reminders to share the toys. Staff give children the techniques they need to help them regulate their feelings and emotions successfully. When children become frustrated, they learn to take themselves to a quiet place and use breathing techniques to calm down, with staff support if needed. n Children have regular opportunities to play outdoors in the fresh air. Staff provide children with equipment so they can practise their climbing and

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need to do better?

balancing skills. Staff give children opportunities to grow fruit and herbs and learn about nature. Children go on nature walks, observe the animals and learn about the natural environment.

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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 put in place effective strategies to help parents support all aspects of their children's healthy lifestyles in readiness for school n review story times for the younger children to help them consolidate their learning further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2703168 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10391568 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 22 Number of children on roll 31 Name of registered person Little Rainbows C.I.C

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reference number

Telephone number 07796076253 Date of previous inspection 17 December 2024

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Information about this early years setting

Little Rainbows Pre-School CIC registered in 2022. The setting operates in Patchway, Bristol. It is open from 9am until 3pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. There are six members of staff. Of these, three hold a qualification at level 3 and one member of staff holds a qualification at level 2. The setting offers government funded places.

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Inspection activities

n The room leader and inspector completed a learning walk together and talked about the curriculum and what they want children to learn. n The inspector observed staff's interactions with children, indoors and outdoors, and the impact of these on children's learning. n Staff spoke to the inspector at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector sampled some documentation, including suitability checks and qualification certificates. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the room leader and discussed the impact of this on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the nursery with the inspector, who took account of these. n Children told the inspector what they enjoy doing while at 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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