Small privately owned preschool in Deal, Kent with long established links to schools, families and outside agencies
Rainbow Pre-School
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Mrs Tracy Hawkes
- Contact Position
- Manager
- Telephone
- 07966 400296
- hawkesconifers@aol.com
Where to go
- Address
-
149
St. Richards Road
Deal
Kent - Postcode
- CT14 9LD
When is it on?
- When is childcare available
- Term Time Only
- Carescheme Age Range:
- 2 year(s), 3 month(s) to 4 year(s), 5 month(s)
- Opening Times
-
Opening Times Day Opening Time Closing Time Monday 09:00 15:50 Tuesday 09:00 15:50 Wednesday 09:00 15:50 Thursday 09:00 15:50 Friday 09:00 12:00 - Other Availability
- Open Monday - Friday . Term time Only (38 weeks per year)
Other Details
- Table of costs
-
Table of costs Amount Cost Type £21 Per session am £21 Per session pm £3.50 Per lunch - ECD Type
- Preschool
- Offers pickups
- No
- Cost(s)
- Cost details
- We have no admissions deposits
- 3-4 Year Old Funding?
- Yes
- 2 Year Old Funding?
- Yes
- Vacancies Details
- Vacancies can occur at any time. Please call to check on vacancies at this current time.
- Immediate vacancies?
- Yes
- Contact Provider for Vacancy Details?
- Yes
- Vacancy Information Last updated Date
- 01/03/2024
- Notes
Rainbow are fully experienced in additional needs.
We work with many outside agencies including childminders, Speech and Language Specialists, Social Services and Social Workers, Health Visitors, Local Childrens Centres, Primary Schools and other preschools in the local area.
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Wheelchair Access
- Yes
Ofsted Information
- Ofsted URN
- 127492
- Link to latest ofsted inspection report
30 Hours Extended Entitlement
- Registered to provide up to 30 hours entitlement
- Yes
- 30 Hours Partner Details (These are details of any other childcare provider(s) that this provider will work with to offer the 30 hours entitlement)
Our 30 hour free entitlement is delivered in 3 hour sessions. Lunch periods are not included and will incur a charge.
Service status
- Status
- Open
Local Offer
- Description
9.3 Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs
SEND Local Offer
Local Offer for Children with Special Educational Needs and/ or Disabilities (SEND)
How does Rainbow know if a child needs extra support?
We have an embedded system to ensure that a key person is allocated to every child. This key person completes regularly observations that are then used to inform the child’s planning around their individual needs and interests. These include interests from home and interests at nursery. The key person completes assessments on every child to identify any support that may be required.These assessments are shared with the parents who are encouraged to add their comments. We then implement a joint approach.
When a child initially starts with us we provide settling in sessions where the key person familiarises themselves with the child’s individual needs, interests and abilities. This is the initial opportunity for the parents to identify any needs with the key person so that these can be catered for. The parents complete an initial starting point of development ‘all about me’ that helps to identify any concerns.During the first two weeks of admission a baseline assessment will be completed to allow the key person a starting point to enable regular progress monitoring.
How will the staff support the child?
We have a preschool AENCO (Additional Educational Needs Co-Ordinator) that has been trained through the local authority to support the key person, child and family to ensure that the child’s individual needs are met.
We have robust policies and procedures in place that are reviewed regularly ensuring that our resources and environments are suitable and accessible for all.The AENCO will work closely with the key person to differentiate resources, experiences and activities to support the child; we will also be guided by parental wishes for their child.
The nursery AENCO will work with the key person to provide personal plans for each individual child based around their abilities and interests.
The AENCO will liaise with other professionals (with the parents consent) such as Early Years Inclusion Officers, Speech and Language Therapists, Outreach professionals and Health Visitors to gain further advise in supporting each individual child. The AENCO and the key person will work collaboratively to ensure that these targets and strategies are implemented.
How are parents / carers included in the child’s education and curriculum?
Parent’s communication is valued and the key person will work together with the parents to ensure that every child’s learning is supported.
During the first few sessions the parent / carers will work with the key person to settle the child into the nursery. Throughout this time the key person will complete information sheets to understand the child’s individual routines, needs, interests and abilities.
The parents are encouraged to work together with the key person completing observations and activities for home to keep them informed of new interests so that this can be incorporated in the activities that are planned for that child.
The parents will be invited to attend regular meetings to review the child’s progress.
Every child has their own learning journal that the parents can view at any time. The parents are encouraged to add their views and comments.How accessible are the environments?
Our Preschool is open plan with access to a level outdoor area. Where ever possible, reasonable adjustments can be made to meet individual needs
If the family has English as an additional language they will be encouraged to share key words in their home language for the key person to understand with the child.
Helping with transitions
Transitions are a key time for any child. The key person ensures that these transitions are well planned and supported.
When a child first starts at the preschool the manager will work with the parent to devise appropriate sessions for the child to settle into the nursery either with or without parental support.
When a child is ready to transition to School the new teachers will be invited into School to meet the child and key person.The preschool manager to pass over relevant information to the receiving school will attend transition meetings and all relevant transition documents will be completed and passed onto to the School to ensure a smooth transition takes place for all children.
For further information please contact Tracy (Manager), Clare (Deputy, Sarah and/or Catherine (AENCO)
Special Needs Support
How does the setting identify children with additional needs or SEND?
How does Rainbow know if a child needs extra support?
We have an embedded system to ensure that a key person is allocated to every child. This key person completes regularly observations that are then used to inform the child’s planning around their individual needs and interests. These include interests from home and interests at nursery. The key person completes assessments on every child to identify any support that may be required.
These assessments are shared with the parents who are encouraged to add their comments. We then implement a joint approach.
When a child initially starts with us we provide settling in sessions where the key person familiarises themselves with the child’s individual needs, interests and abilities. This is the initial opportunity for the parents to identify any needs with the key person so that these can be catered for. The parents complete an initial starting point of development ‘all about me’ that helps to identify any concerns.
During the first two weeks of admission a baseline assessment will be completed to allow the key person a starting point to enable regular progress monitoring.
How will I be informed / consulted about the ways in which my child is being supported?
We have a preschool AENCO (Additional Educational Needs Co-Ordinator) that has been trained through the local authority to support the key person, child and family to ensure that the child’s individual needs are met.
We have robust policies and procedures in place that are reviewed regularly ensuring that our resources and environments are suitable and accessible for all.
The AENCO will work closely with the key person to differentiate resources, experiences and activities to support the child; we will also be guided by parental wishes for their child.
The nursery AENCO will work with the key person to provide personal plans for each individual child based around their abilities and interests.
The AENCO will liaise with other professionals (with the parents consent) such as Early Years Inclusion Officers, Speech and Language Therapists, Outreach professionals and Health Visitors to gain further advise in supporting each individual child. The AENCO and the key person will work collaboratively to ensure that these targets and strategies are implemented.
How will the setting adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child's needs?
Our Preschool is open plan with access to a level outdoor area. Where ever possible, reasonable adjustments can be made to meet individual needs
If the family has English as an additional language they will be encouraged to share key words in their home language for the key person to understand with the child.
What teaching strategies does the setting use for children with additional needs or learning difficulties?
These will be adapted and personalised to each childs needs in consultation with parents, senco and outside agencies.
How accessible is the building for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users?
Our Preschool is open plan with access to a level outdoor area. Where ever possible, reasonable adjustments can be made to meet individual needs
How will you support my child's transition to a new setting or school?
Transitions are a key time for any child. The key person ensures that these transitions are well planned and supported.
When a child first starts at the preschool the manager will work with the parent to devise appropriate sessions for the child to settle into the nursery either with or without parental support.
When a child is ready to transition to School the new teachers will be invited into School to meet the child and key person.
The preschool manager to pass over relevant information to the receiving school will attend transition meetings and all relevant transition documents will be completed and passed onto to the School to ensure a smooth transition takes place for all children.
How does the setting assess the overall effectiveness of its SEN provision and how can parents / carers take part in this evaluation?
The parents are encouraged to work together with the key person completing observations and activities for home to keep them informed of new interests so that this can be incorporated in the activities that are planned for that child.
The parents will be invited to attend regular meetings to review the child’s progress.
Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting?
Tracy Hawkes - Manager
Clare Carpenter - Deputy