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Rainbows Day Care and Gateway to FMA

Ofsted: Good
(May 2025)
·Fundamental Movement Academy, Unit 42, Evesham, WR11 4DS · Worcestershire
Number of places
32 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2025
Local authority
Worcestershire

About this day nursery

Affiliated with a company promoting children's physical activity, the nursery places a strong emphasis on developing physical skills. Children have daily access to soft-play and gymnastic equipment, as well as large spaces for ride-on toys, music, and movement.

Daily local walks and visits to shops on the same site immerse children in the community. The staff are dedicated to fostering independent, confident learners, and children quickly settle into the nurturing environment, demonstrating good behaviour supported by the use of emotion cards and visual timetables.

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support from knowledgeable staff who identify needs early, suggest home strategies for families, and collaboratively make referrals to external agencies. Parents express high satisfaction with the support, guidance, and progress their children make at Rainbows Day Care and Gateway to FMA, which received an overall "Good" rating from Ofsted on 21/05/2025.

What it's like

The nursery, affiliated with a company promoting children's physical activity, focuses on developing children's physical skills through daily access to soft-play and gymnastic equipment. Staff aim to foster independent, confident learners, and children are eager to engage, settling quickly into the nurturing environment. Children demonstrate good behaviour, understanding nursery rules, supported by staff using emotion cards and visual timetables.

Good Ofsted ratingPhysical activity focusNurturing environmentStrong SEND supportIndependent learnersPositive parent feedback

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Rainbows Day Care and Gateway to FMA

Last inspected 21 May 2025 · Natalie Herbert

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What it's like to attend

The nursery, affiliated with a company promoting children's physical activity, focuses on developing children's physical skills through daily access to soft-play and gymnastic equipment. Staff aim to foster independent, confident learners, and children are eager to engage, settling quickly into the nurturing environment. Children demonstrate good behaviour, understanding nursery rules, supported by staff using emotion cards and visual timetables.

Inspector highlights

  • Children access soft-play and gymnastic equipment daily, enhancing gross motor skills.
  • Staff have a clear vision to create independent, confident learners.
  • Children behave well and understand nursery rules, supported by staff's use of emotion cards and visual timetables.
  • There is a fully embedded observation and assessment process, leading to good progress for children.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support and make rapid progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1Support staff to extend children's learning further by asking questions that challenge their thinking and encourage recall of previous learning, to utilise all teachable moments.
Inspection #10380669 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents are extremely positive about the support they receive from staff.

They comment on the guidance and advice given when they have any questions.

They remark on the progress their children have made since starting at the nursery.

Parents appreciate being kept up to date with their children's progress and next steps in learning.

They particularly like the facilities with access to the gymnastics equipment.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are given the support they need to make rapid progress. Staff are knowledgeable about typical child development and quickly identify where any additional support is required. Staff offer support to the whole family by suggesting strategies to implement at home and make referrals collaboratively to outside agencies where necessary.

Outdoor space

The nursery provides large spaces for children to use ride-on equipment and take part in music and movement. Children also go on local walks every day, accessing the local community and visiting shops on the same site.

Inspection history

Date: May 2025

  • July 2025Good
  • May 2025Good

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