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Choosing the right pre-school for your child is one of the most important responsibilities you undertake. Rainbow is a pre-school that our children, staff and committee are proud of.
Ethos
Ethos
Our ethos at Rainbow Pre-School is to provide a high quality pre-school education for children, working closely in partnership with parents, to help children to learn and develop. We strive to offer children and their parents a service that promotes equality and social values including mutual respect for each other, within a safe and stimulating environment.
Ofsted
Ofsted
Rainbow Pre-School is Ofsted Registered and has a ‘good’ record. See the Ofsted site for more information.
Our Approach
Our Approach
Our aim is to create a stimulating, caring atmosphere where staff will assist your child to build confidence, develop self reliance, learn to make decisions and develop the ability to articulate feelings and ideas.
Rainbow provides a stimulating environment in which creativity and expressiveness are valued. Our aim is to assist your child to build confidence, develop self reliance, learn to make decisions and develop the ability to articulate feelings and ideas.
Rainbow aims for a high adult to child ratio, we care for no more than 26 children, per room, at any given time. We aim to have at least 3 to 4 members of staff , depending upon numbers and ages of the children in our care, The staff are supported by a volunteer helper, during some sessions. We welcome the support of parent/grandparent volunteers whenever possible.
We pride ourselves on delivering a high level of Early Years Childcare and education to all our children. Our environment focuses on encouraging children’s independence and choice to support their learning. We encourage independent exploration, investigation and fun through freedom of choice, child centred activities with adult support and interaction.
Learning Environment
Learning Environment
At Rainbow we believe children learn best when they are having fun and encourage children to explore their interests through:
Small world pla.
Construction
Role play
Sand
Water
Malleable materials
Creative areas
Music and songs
Letters and sounds
Numeracy
Messy activities
Books
Stories
Children can choose to engage with their peers, or pursue their own interests and learning independently.
Rainbow provides a balance between child and adult led activities both indoors and outdoors. Activities are planned so that experiences are appropriate for age, stage and ability of each child.
At Rainbow both indoor and outdoor areas are rich in activities. We encourage children to access the outdoor area freely whatever the weather. They are able to have fun playing in the mud kitchen and digging area, looking for visitors to our bug hotel. Our children have the opportunity of outside role play, whether they have the role of garage mechanic, petrol pump attendant, or builder. A painting wall to develop their gross motor skills plus they are able experience sand and water play.
Every term we base our planning around the interests of our children and develop the planning to allow each child to achieve within the Early Years Foundation Stage. Recent topics have been:
Science experiments exploring hot and cold
Growth
People who help us
Festivals
Healthy Eating
Exploring the local environment
SEND Provision
SEND Provision
We are proud to be an inclusive setting with a dedicated SEND team where every child is valued and supported to achieve their full potential. We follow the EYFS Framework and a graduated approach to assess and meet the needs of chidlren with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) through inclusive early intervention.
We work in close partnership with parents and external specialist services to ensure the best outcomes for the children.
Keyperson
Keyperson
Our Keyperson system gives each member of staff a particular responsibility for just a few children. Each child has one special adult to relate to, which can make settling into the group much easier. In addition, the Keyperson is in a position to tailor the group’s curriculum to the unique needs of each child. The Keyperson maintains links with the child’s home setting, working with parents through shared record keeping to ensure that all children are supported in reaching their full potential. It is also important that parents/carers share any information regarding any changes in circumstances at home no matter how trivial they seem with the key person or manager.
Rainbow will arrange a meeting with your child's Keyperson at preschool to discuss a completed registration/medical form.
You are then invited for a settling in session with your child. This enables us to help you and your child feel at ease and settle in. If your child can settle gradually and happily into the pre-school he/she will have more confidence when making the move to Primary School. If there is still a separation anxiety then your Keyperson will work with you as to the gentlest way to solve this. Rest assured, if your child is overly distressed or unwell you will be contacted and asked to return.
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