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Rainbow's End Montessori School # Rainbow's End Montessori School Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 curriculum Confident communicators Exceptional behaviour Highly independent learners Strong 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: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50252745) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Rainbow's End Montessori School Inspection date Jun 2024 Inspection no. 10346888 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50252745)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY344005) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=rainbow-s-end-montessori-school-bh22-8qe-ey344005) 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 2024 Outstanding - May 2016 Good - December 2011 Good ## Frequently asked about Rainbow's End Montessori School ### How does Rainbow's End Montessori School support children with SEND? ### Which funded hours does Rainbow's End Montessori School accept? ### Does Rainbow's End Montessori School have an Ofsted rating? ### Is Rainbow's End Montessori School a day nursery or preschool? ### What are the opening hours at Rainbow's End Montessori School? ### What is the age range at Rainbow's End Montessori School? ## Nearby day nurseries in FERNDOWN Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Rainbow's End Montessori School. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Ferndown Day Nursery Ferndown · BH22 9BG ](/nursery/ferndown-day-nursery-bh22-9bg-2660806) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### The Caterpillar Club Ferndown · BH22 9FB ](/nursery/the-caterpillar-club-bh22-9fb-144322) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Muddy Munchkins Forest Nursery Ferndown · BH22 8SS 2.7(7 reviews) ](/nursery/muddy-munchkins-forest-nursery-bh22-8ss-ey562917) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Mighty Oaks Day Nursery & Pre School Christchurch · BH23 6BL 5.0(17 reviews) ](/nursery/mighty-oaks-day-nursery-pre-school-bh23-6bl-ey550343) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.8 mi ### Muddy Boots Nursery School Kinson Bournemouth · BH11 9DG 5.0(10 reviews) ](/nursery/muddy-boots-nursery-school-kinson-bh11-9dg-2662276) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.9 mi ### Redhill Day Nursery Bournemouth · BH10 5JQ 4.6(8 reviews) ](/nursery/redhill-day-nursery-bh10-5jq-ey402156) [See all nurseries in FERNDOWN →](/search?q=FERNDOWN) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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