Special Educational Needs & Disability

The Children and Families Act 2014 requires local authorities to publish, in a single place, information on services and provision across education, transport, health and social care for children and young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The purpose of this ‘Local Offer’ is to enable parents, carers and young people to see more clearly what services are available for children with SEND in their area and how to access them. 

The attached document outlines Rainbow's offer and shows how we have, for many years, provided for children with special educational needs and disabilities: 

This is the link to the Essex County Council's SEN offer:

 www.essexlocaloffer.org.uk

This is the link to the update in respect of Essex County Council's revised SEND reforms to take effect in January 2020

www.essexlocaloffer.org.uk/new-send-teams-2020

E-Safety Policy

An Ofcom report published in January 2016 revealed the following statistics for children between the ages of 3 and 4 :

• 23% use tablets

• 12% use tablets to go online

• 37% reported using games consoles in 2014

• 32% have access to the internet via a PC/Laptop or notebook at home

• 39% have access to a tablet

Here at Rainbow we adhere to the E-Safety policy when using any technology with the children.  Whilst at home you may not always be aware of what the children could be viewing via their devices.  The following Websites are useful and can provide top tips around managing e-safety at home:

Think U Know: www.thinkuknow.co.uk

Childnet: www.childnet.co.uk

Kidsmart: www.kidsmart.org.uk

British Values Policy

At Rainbow Pre-school, we provide a curriculum which actively promotes the fundamental British values of:

• Democracy

• Rule of Law

• Individual Liberty

• Mutual respect and tolerance

Promoting British Values as defined by the Department for Education, is already embedded in our day to day work with the children. We also teach the children about the world in which they live and develop their understanding of life in modern Britain.

 Democracy: Making decisions together

We actively encourage children to know their views count, listen to each other’s views and talk about their feelings, e.g. when they do or do not need help.

Staff provide activities that involve turn taking, sharing and working together and children are given opportunities to develop enquiring minds and know that questions are valued. This helps to develop their confidence and self-awareness (Personal, Social and Emotional Development)

 Rule of Law: Understanding rules matter

Staff help children to understand their own and others behaviour, its consequences and learn the difference between right and wrong. Staff  help children to follow rules for behaviour in our setting e.g. kind hands and feet, kind words, walking indoors, indoor voices, we all tidy up together, we are all friends at Rainbow. (Personal, Social and Emotional Development)

 Individual Liberty: Freedom for all

We help the children to develop a positive sense of themselves through providing opportunities which develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and increase their confidence e.g. encouraging them to put on their own coats, shoes etc., talk about their experiences at circle time, show and tell.

(Personal, Social and Emotional Development and Understanding the World)

 Mutual Respect and Tolerance: Treat others as you want to be treated.

We encourage the children to be part of the local community: visits to the library, primary schools, local churches, visit homes for the elderly to deliver harvest gifts and to sing at Christmas time.

We plan to celebrate festivals and mark special days from the world around us e.g. Chinese New Year, Diwali, Eid.

We teach children about the world around them and use the seasons, weather, and special days to plan meaningful learning experiences.

Staff actively encourage and explain the importance of sharing and respecting each other’s opinions.

(Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Understanding the World)

Privacy Notice

Rainbow Pre-school (Stansted)
The Peter Kirk Centre
St Johns Road
Stansted
Essex
CM24 8JP

Introduction

We are committed to ensuring that any personal data we hold about you and your child is protected in accordance with data protection laws and is used in line with your expectations.

This privacy notice explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it and how we protect it.

What personal data do we collect?

We collect personal data about you and your child to provide care and learning that is tailored to meet your child’s individual needs. We also collect information in order to verify your eligibility for free childcare as applicable. 

Personal details that we collect about your child include:

• Your child’s name, date of birth, address, health and medical needs, development needs, and any special educational needs 

Where applicable we will obtain child protection plans from social care and health care plans from health professionals. We will also ask for information about who has parental responsibility for your child and any court orders pertaining to your child.

Personal details that we collect about you include:

• Your name, home and work address, phone numbers, emergency contact details, and family details

This information will be collected from you directly in the registration form.

If you apply for up to 30 hours free childcare, we will also collect:

• Your national insurance number or unique taxpayer reference (UTR), if you’re self-employed. We may also collect information regarding benefits and family credits that you are in receipt of.

Why we collect this information and the legal basis for handling your data

We use personal data about you and your child in order to provide childcare services and fulfil the contractual arrangement you have entered into. This includes using your data to:

• Contact you in case of an emergency

• To support your child’s wellbeing and development

• To manage any special educational, health or medical needs of your child whilst at our setting

• To carry out regular assessment of your child’s progress and to identify any areas of concern

• To maintain contact with you about your child’s progress and respond to any questions you may have

• To process your claim for up to 30 hours free childcare (only where applicable)

• To keep you updated with information about our service

With your consent, we will also record your child’s activities for their individual learning record. This may include photographs and videos. You will have the opportunity to withdraw your consent at any time, for images taken by confirming so in writing.

We have a legal obligation to process safeguarding related data about your child should we have concerns about their welfare. We also have a legal obligation to transfer records and certain information about your child to the school that your child will be attending.

Who we share your data with

In order for us to deliver childcare services we will also share your data as required with the following categories of recipients:

• Ofsted – during an inspection or following a complaint about our service

• The Local Authority (where you claim up to 30 hours free childcare as applicable)

• The government’s eligibility checker (as above)

• The school that your child will be attending

We will also share your data if:

• We are legally required to do so, for example, by law, by a court or the Charity Commission;

• To enforce or apply the terms and conditions of your contract with us;

• To protect your child and other children; for example by sharing information with social care or the police;

• It is necessary to protect our/or others rights, property or safety

• We transfer the management of the setting, in which case we may disclose your personal data to the prospective buyer so they may continue the service in the same way.

We will never share your data with any other organisation to use for their own purposes

 How do we protect your data?

We protect unauthorised access to your personal data and prevent it from being lost, accidentally destroyed, misused, or disclosed by:

• Keeping all the children’s personal files in a fireproof locked cabinet.

• Learning Journeys are kept in the office when your child is not attending the setting – the office is locked when there is no-one in attendance.

• All safeguarding files are kept in a fireproof locked cabinet.

• All medication and accident records are kept in locked cabinets.

How long do we retain your data?

We retain your child’s personal data for up to 3 years after your child no longer uses our setting, or until our next Ofsted inspection after your child leaves our setting. Medication records and accident records are kept for longer according to legal requirements. Your child’s learning and development records are maintained by us and handed to you when your child leaves.

In some instances (child protection, or other support service referrals) we are obliged to keep your data for longer if it is necessary to comply with legal requirements.

Your rights with respect to your data

You have the right to:

• Request access, amend or correct your/your child’s personal data

• Request that we delete or stop processing your/your child’s personal data, for example where the data is no longer necessary for the purposes of processing; and

• Request that we transfer your, and your child’s personal data to another person

If you wish to exercise any of these rights at any time or if you have any questions, comments or concerns about this privacy notice, or how we handle your data please contact us. If you have or continue to have concerns about the way your data is handled and remain dissatisfied after raising your concern with us, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner Office (ICO). The ICO can be contacted at Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF or ico.org.uk/

All Rainbow's Policies and procedures are available to look at on the parent/carer notice board.

We keep these policies under regular review. You will be notified of any changes where appropriate.