Rainbow @ Flowery Field School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

What is it like to attend this early years setting?

This provision meets requirements This busy and vibrant club lives up to its motto of 'fun and adventure'. Everywhere you look, children are deeply immersed in play and the atmosphere buzzes with their excitement.

Children embrace staff with cuddles and greet their friends. They confidently approach the inspector and welcome him to their club. Children tell him that they 'love everything about the club'.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some routines are slightly different. Children adapt well to these changes and greet their parents at the front door. They are proud of their club and take pride in their achievements.

Children cannot contain their ex...citement while telling the inspector of football awards they have won and how they help to care for animals in the school farm.Children show positive attitudes towards their play and behave well. Younger children show excellent concentration skills while using computer programs and skilfully use scissors to create paper collages.

They write their names and discuss the properties of shapes. Older children make models from dough and talk about the lifecycle of worms. Children play well together and share toys.

They play basketball and are fascinated while searching for bugs outdoors. Children develop good levels of independence and help to tidy toys away. They take care of their personal belongings and remind one another of what is expected of them, such as to have 'kind hands'.

What does the early years setting do well and what does it need to do better?

The provider, ably supported by her senior leadership team, leads the club with an absolute conviction that all children will succeed and flourish. She aspires to the very best play outcomes for children and creates a home-from-home environment. Self-evaluation is accurate and includes the views of children, staff and parents.

Leaders create a play programme that builds on what they already know about children. They work closely with class teachers and parents to obtain information about children's likes and interests. They use this information to plan an array of activities that capture children's imaginations and keep them motivated to play.

Staff report that working at the club is like being 'one big family'. They commend leaders for always being approachable. Leaders support staff well through supervision sessions and appraisal meetings.

Staff are given challenging targets, which leaders monitor with rigour.Partnership working is strong. Links with the host school, parents and the local authority are built on trust and respect.

Parents praise staff and state that the club is 'brilliant'.Staff teach children exceptionally well about life in modern Britain. Children articulately discuss the make-up of different families.

They talk about how some families might have 'two dads or two mums'. Children are respectful towards differences and have a secure understanding of the diverse community that they belong to.Care practices are good.

Staff teach children about the importance of good hygiene routines. Children wash their hands before they eat and talk about the significance of good oral health. Staff provide children with healthy foods and teach them about the importance of keeping hydrated throughout the day.

Staff offer children excellent opportunities to be physically active. Children relish these moments and show good levels of coordination, as they climb, balance and run outdoors. They skilfully use the climbing frame and climbing wall, and they giggle with delight while playing hide-and-seek.

The support in place for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is good. Intervention plans are monitored with rigour, and links with external professionals are robust.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

Robust recruitment and vetting procedures are in place. All staff undergo stringent checks to ensure they are suitable to work with children. The premises are safe and secure.

Daily safety checks are completed by staff and risk assessments are effective. Staff are first-aid trained and know how to deal with accidents and injuries. They teach children about e-safety and how to keep themselves safe.

All staff attend safeguarding training, and are aware of the referral procedure. They know the steps to follow should they be concerned about the conduct of a colleague. Staff are aware of safeguarding concerns, such as radicalisation and forced marriages.

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