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Rainbow Pre-School & Extended Services # Rainbow Pre-School & Extended Services Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Nov 2022) · 1.0 (1 parent reviews) · Nursery Building, St Andrews School, Biggleswade, SG18 0LY · Central Bedfordshire Number of places 50 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Nov 2022 Local authority Central Bedfordshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Rainbow Pre-School & Extended Services, located in Biggleswade, was re-registered in 2014 and provides full day care for children aged 2 to 9. The setting operates all year round, from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6 pm, accommodating up to 50 children and currently having 72 on roll. The team of 11 childcare staff includes eight holding level 3 or above early years qualifications, with the head of the pre-school holding early years teacher status. The dedicated practitioners at Rainbow Pre-School & Extended Services ensure that children flourish in a nurturing learning environment, focusing on their individual needs and supporting their progress in all areas of development. The curriculum is designed to be exciting and motivating, offering excellent teaching and learning opportunities through engaging activities and strong bonds between children, families, and staff. Parental involvement is highly valued, with regular updates and home-learning challenges ensuring a collaborative approach to each child's education. The setting places a strong emphasis on continuous improvement, with management providing highly focused training and support to maintain exceptional teaching standards and ensure all practitioners feel empowered and valued. What it's like Children flourish in this nurturing learning environment. They start their day spending quality time with their key person, sharing experiences from home. They learn to recognise the days of the week and their names. Children and families form strong bonds with practitioners, enabling them to feel extremely safe and secure. Nurturing environment Excellent teaching Strong parent partnerships Outstanding leadership Highly independent children ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm Term time / All Year All\_year Established 2014 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Rainbow Pre-School & Extended Services Last inspected 7 November 2022 Overall effectiveness Outstanding What it's like to attend Children flourish in this nurturing learning environment. They start their day spending quality time with their key person, sharing experiences from home. They learn to recognise the days of the week and their names. Children and families form strong bonds with practitioners, enabling them to feel extremely safe and secure. Inspector highlights - Children flourish in a nurturing learning environment and feel extremely safe and secure. - The deeply embedded curriculum excites and motivates children, with staff providing excellent teaching and learning opportunities. - Children behave exceptionally well, showing respect, manners, and independence. - Practitioners have a deep understanding of children's needs and plan experiences to develop all areas of learning. - Practitioners meaningfully engage with children to capture their imaginations and develop their confidence to express themselves. - Following the impact of COVID-19, communication and language is a specific focus, with practitioners receiving additional training to strengthen teaching skills. - The management team has excellent oversight and provides highly focused training to maintain exceptional teaching. - Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with children's safety and well-being given the highest priority. Inspection #10233947 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50201681) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Rainbow Pre-School & Extended Services Inspection date Nov 2022 Inspection no. 10233947 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50201681)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482746) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=rainbow-pre-school-extended-services-sg18-0ly-ey482746) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are extremely well supported by a dedicated SEND coordinator who effectively coordinates care and provides regular support to other team members. Detailed care plans and cohesive working with other professionals ensure expert support and optimal progress for children with SEND. Outdoor space Children have abundant opportunities to develop physical skills, enjoying a wide range of climbing equipment and racing trikes around the playground. EAL / language support Children who speak English as an additional language (EAL) receive targeted support as practitioners focus on activities to help them extend their vocabulary and use clear and correct pronunciation. This results in rapid progress in their language and communication. ## Parent Reviews of Rainbow Pre-School & Extended Services 1.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXsp4OgNSphltjyMpNIccFimmUzrpGJ3HLqs18_Y2UdQME_q4BR=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) TerranAxiom UK 3 months ago The kids of 1 years old up to 4 years old are mixed together. I have noticed the detrimental impact this has on my daughters growth. This shouldn't be a thing. I can see how by late week, my daughter literally behaves like a 1 year old in quite a few ways, and the over the weekend she goes back to appearing to develop. Then back to regression during the week. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tseWFrazBkazEyTFZCbGVuQXlUazh3VUY5dlFXYxAB!2m1!1s0x4877cc15d8f60e33:0xdf3be3433d5dac48) Reviews from Google for Rainbow Pre-School & Extended Services. 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