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EXCELLENCE AT RAINBOW
2001 OFSTED REPORT

In January 2001, Gamlingay Rainbow Playgroup was inspected by the Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED).

The report, which Rainbow Logothe Playgroup received after the inspection, stated ‘Gamlingay Rainbow Playschool is a lively playgroup, effectively providing a wide range of stimulating activities which are helping children to make good progress towards the early learning goals.’

The report highlighted that

  • Relationships are excellent. Children are sensitive to one another and aware of other cultures.
  • Behaviour is good and children are eager to learn.
  • Mathematics experience is good, covering a variety of contexts.
  • Children are developing good spoken and written language skills.
  • Children express themselves through an extensive range of creative experiences.

    • The Playgroup staff were praised, the report stating that ‘The quality of teaching is good’, and that ‘staff work as a strong team, demonstrating a wide range of skills and experience’. The inspector also noted ‘The partnership with parents is strong and contributes to the children’s progress’. The report concluded that ‘there were no significant weakness to report’. The full OFSTED report can be seen at Rainbow Playgroup and Gamlingay Library.

    Gamlingay Rainbow Playgroup meets in the Old Chapel, Green End. In addition to the bright and colourful playroom, there is a secure newly renovated outside play area. The Playgroup emphasises learning through structured play. The Playgroup has a few vacancies for September for children aged 2½ to 5 years.

    Contact 652157 or 650520 for further details or to place your child's name on the waiting list.

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