Key Worker System

At Rainbow we operate a key worker system. Each member of staff key works with a small group of children and is responsible for keeping up to date records on each child . If one member of staff concentrates on a small group of children they are in a better position to meet their personal needs.

In order to plan our curriculum effectively, taking into consideration individuals needs, we keep records and monitor the progress of all the children who are at Rainbow. These assessments are based either on the Birth to Three Matters Framework or the six areas of Early Learning (the Foundation Stage Curriculum) and form their individual learning plans.

The key worker carries out observations and assessments on their group of children. This does not affect the children's full involvement in all activities going on at Rainbow and generally the child is unaware of being observed.

We use the Quiet Room to run activities with small groups and one to one activities/assessments. Each child has a file in the Quiet Room available to staff and parents.

We feel this system is valuable to all involved and allows the child, family and staff to get to know each other better and help each child achieve the most they possibly can during their time at Rainbow. Parents are always very welcome to come into Rainbow and chat about any problems or worries. We send your child's Individual Learning Plan (containing observations and photographs) home at the end of each term for your perusal and comments.