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Rainbow Pre-School in Newcastle upon Tyne

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2025)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·Westerhope Primary School, Hillhead Road, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, NE5 1NE · Newcastle upon Tyne
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2025
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne

About this day nursery

Rainbow Pre-School, located within Westerhope Primary School in Newcastle upon Tyne, registered in 2011 and provides a nurturing 'pre-school family' environment for children aged 2 to 4. With seven dedicated childcare staff, five of whom hold Level 3 or above early years qualifications, the pre-school ensures a high standard of care and education.

It operates during term time only, from 8:30 am to 3:45 pm, Monday to Friday, closing on bank holidays. The setting prioritises a warm and supportive atmosphere where children feel secure and valued, fostering a strong sense of belonging through consistent praise and encouragement.

The curriculum is thoughtfully planned to build on children's interests and support their development, including those learning English as an additional language and children with special educational needs and disabilities. The pre-school effectively utilises government funding to support all children, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring equitable access to high-quality early years provision.

This approach helps children make good progress and develop strong social and emotional skills, such as politeness and respect for others.

What it's like

There is a warm and supportive atmosphere in the pre-school where staff consider children and parents to be part of their 'pre-school family'. Children form close bonds with familiar staff, which helps them to develop a sense of security. Staff think carefully about what they will teach children, observing their interests and knowing what they need to learn next. The focused, yet flexible curriculum helps to ensure that all children make good progress and achieve well.

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Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

8:30am until 3:45pm, Monday to Friday

Term time / All Year

Term_time_only

Established

2011

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Rainbow Pre-School

Last inspected 11 February 2025

Overall effectiveness
Good

What it's like to attend

There is a warm and supportive atmosphere in the pre-school where staff consider children and parents to be part of their 'pre-school family'. Children form close bonds with familiar staff, which helps them to develop a sense of security. Staff think carefully about what they will teach children, observing their interests and knowing what they need to learn next. The focused, yet flexible curriculum helps to ensure that all children make good progress and achieve well.

Inspector highlights

  • Children form close bonds with familiar staff, helping them develop a sense of security.
  • Staff model good manners, encouraging children to say 'please' and 'thank you'.
  • Staff think carefully about what they will teach children, observing their interests and identifying what they need to learn next.
  • Children access a wide range of appealing activities, during which staff support their learning well.
  • Professional development has a positive impact on children's learning, including new ways to share books.
  • Children learn about healthy lifestyles, with staff ensuring daily fresh air and exercise and working with parents to ensure nutritious lunches.
  • The pre-school is filled with conversations about experiences and life outside of pre-school, contributing to children's strong sense of belonging and feeling valued.
  • Routines are familiar to children, with staff providing clear information and cues about what will happen in their day.
  • The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture that puts children's interests first.

Areas to develop

  • 1Increase awareness of children who become distracted and support them more consistently to engage effectively in their learning.
  • 2Gather and share more information with other professionals to develop a more consistent and complimentary approach to children's learning.
Inspection #10372538 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The pre-school receives additional funding for disadvantaged children, indicating support for children with additional needs to ensure they make good progress.

Parent Reviews of Rainbow Pre-School

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Inspection history

Date: May 2012

  • February 2025Good
  • April 2019Good
  • April 2016Good
  • May 2012Good

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