Rainbow Day Nursery

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good The manager has implemented a highly effective system of supervision and support for staff. She regularly observes staff practice and gives them clear guidance and targets to achieve so that they continue to raise the quality of their teaching skills. Staff have a secure understanding of their role in supporting children's learning.

They provide a range of learning experiences to motivate and engage children's interests. There is a well established key-person system in place, which helps children to form strong attachments with staff and positive relationships with each other. Partnerships with parents are well established.

There are good two-way s...ystems for sharing information about children's needs and achievements. Staff encourage parents to extend children's learning at home. For example, children take a book home to share with their family.

Staff help children to feel part of their community. They visit the local church and have 'adopted' a nearby canal. It is not yet outstanding because: Although children consistently make good progress, planning for their individual next steps in learning is not precise enough to help them make the most rapid progress possible.