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Rainbow's End Montessori School

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jun 2024)
·Parley First School, Glenmoor Road, FERNDOWN, BH22 8QE · Dorset
Number of places
27 places
Age range
3–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2024
Local authority
Dorset

About this day nursery

The setting is committed to a meaningful and ambitious Montessori curriculum that fosters self-assured, confident communicators. Children develop exceptional behaviour and independence, often initiating their own play and meticulously rehearsing skills taught by staff.

The dedicated team, which includes a manager with early years professional status, expertly builds on children's prior knowledge, continually assessing their progress and adapting activities to support individual development, especially for children with SEND. Both leaders and staff prioritises strong partnerships with parents, sharing insights and actively involving them in children's learning journeys.

The nursery promotes an emotionally safe environment where children thrive on respect and trust, ensuring a positive and secure experience for all.

What it's like

Leaders and staff have developed a meaningful, ambitious curriculum that gives children the skill to be self-assured, confident communicators. Children's attitudes towards learning are exemplary, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They confidently talk with their peers and become deeply engaged in their play with one another. Children love books and independently choose to read. Leaders and staff have high expectations of children. They sequentially build on children's previous learning alongside fostering their self-belief. Children feel safe and thrive on the respect and trust that leaders and staff have instilled in them.

Outstanding curriculumConfident communicatorsExceptional behaviourHighly independent learnersStrong parent partnerships

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

8am until 5pm

Term time / All Year

Mixed

Established

2006

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Rainbow's End Montessori School

Last inspected 24 June 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Leaders and staff have developed a meaningful, ambitious curriculum that gives children the skill to be self-assured, confident communicators. Children's attitudes towards learning are exemplary, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They confidently talk with their peers and become deeply engaged in their play with one another. Children love books and independently choose to read. Leaders and staff have high expectations of children. They sequentially build on children's previous learning alongside fostering their self-belief. Children feel safe and thrive on the respect and trust that leaders and staff have instilled in them.

Inspector highlights

  • Leaders and staff have developed a meaningful, ambitious curriculum that gives children the skill to be self-assured, confident communicators.
  • Children's attitudes towards learning are exemplary, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
  • Children love books and independently choose to read.
  • Leaders and staff have high expectations of children.
  • Children feel safe and thrive on the respect and trust that leaders and staff have instilled in them.
  • Staff interactions with children are thoughtful, warm, and focused. They provide children with an emotionally safe environment in which they flourish.
  • Children are highly independent and excellent at initiating and maintaining their play.
  • Children's behaviour is exceptional.
  • Leaders and staff have developed excellent partnerships with parents.
Inspection #10346888 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Leaders and staff know the detailed needs of every child in their care, especially those with SEND. They accurately and continually assess children's learning and skilfully modify their interactions and activities to support their development.

Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2024

Date: December 2011

  • June 2024Outstanding
  • May 2016Good
  • December 2011Good

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