Inspector Observing in Main Room
On 25th January 2007, we had the Combined Inspection Report, under the auspices of OFSTED. This relates to the educational content (Foundation Stage) of the Nursery for 3 &4 years olds that attend under the Government Grants Scheme. The second part of the report comes under the National Standards for Under Eights Day Care.
URN: 220284 Inspector's Name: Melanie Cullen
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We were very pleased to receive an excellent report. We received 'Outstanding' (provision of exceptional high quality) for the following categories: Helping children achieve well & enjoy what they do; The quality of teaching & learning; Organisation; Leadership & Management.
Email: rainbownursery@raunds.org
Here are some extracts from the report:
The provision is outstanding. Children enjoy attending the setting, eagerly approach the activities and settle quickly to play. They benefit greatly from the friendly, welcoming atmosphere which nurtures them and encourages their self-esteem and confidence which positively impacts on their development and learning.
The organisation is outstanding. The care, welfare, development and learning of children who attend the nursery is given high regard by the professional, organised staff team.
Children learn the expectations of good behaviour because they are provided with a stimulating environment where they are kept busy and through the good example from staff who speak to them with respect and make time to listen to what they have to say. Therefore, children feel valued which promotes their confidence. Children's independence skills are developing rapidly.
Children enjoy music and movement sessions, staff provide props such as streamers, bells and fabric to dance around with. The children are encouraged to be free and creative in their movements.
Children's continued good health is actively promoted by the staff because they follow clear procedures in order to maintain a healthy environment. For example, the bathroom area is thoroughly cleaned twice each day, tables are wiped with anti-bacterial spray and tablecloths are used at lunchtime.
Children are well nourished because they are provided with a range of meals and snacks that are varied, freshly prepared and nutritious. Children who arrive early in the day have breakfast, they have fruit for snacks, a two course meal at lunchtime and tea.
Children have supervised access to 'Rainbow Quest' which is a low-level adventure playground specifically designed for young children in the front garden of the setting and enjoy negotiating the balancing poles and rope ladders which helps to develop their balancing and climbing skills.
Children have access to computer equipment and show a good awareness of how to navigate around the programmes and use the mouse; they show pleasure when they complete tasks and are rewarded on the screen.
Parents are actively encouraged to be involved and are welcomed to spend time in the nursery. They have access to notice boards that give information about the nursery routines, the policies and procedures, forthcoming events and the nursery curriculum.
The quality of teaching and learning is outstanding. Staff are highly skilled in promoting children's enjoyment, development and learning. They carefully plan activities that are relevant to individual children's learning and clearly identify their next steps.
On the Adventure Playground during Inspection
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