Rainbows Day Care and Gateway to FMA

Gymnastics equipment and nursery rabbits shaped the May 2025 inspection picture of Rainbows Day Care and Gateway to FMA. In May 2025, children used the on-site gymnastics apparatus and soft-play equipment daily, while caring for rabbits connected their learning with a visit to the vet. Physical activity had a substantial place in the day.

Ofsted judged the nursery Good on 21 May 2025. It has capacity for 32 children at Fundamental Movement Academy in Evesham; the children attending in May 2025 were aged 1 to 4.

In May 2025, spacious areas accommodated ride-on toys as well as movement accompanied by music. Staff explained why exercise matters, connecting active play with learning about health. The equipment gave children opportunities to practise larger movements throughout the day.

The early years foundation stage sets expectations for children's learning, development and care: here, play, conversation and everyday tasks contributed to that learning. In May 2025, staff observed children regularly, identified what they should learn next and revised those goals as children achieved them.

National Bee Day prompted honey flapjack-making in May 2025, linking an event with a practical activity. Daily neighbourhood walks and visits to businesses on the same site also extended learning beyond the nursery. Taking the rabbits for a veterinary check-up gave children a concrete example of animal care.

At its May 2025 inspection, Ofsted found safeguarding effective, an ambitious curriculum supporting good progress, and support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) enabling rapid progress. Staff worked with families on strategies for home and involved external agencies when needed.

In May 2025, information from home helped children settle and supported relationships with their key person. Emotion cards and visual timetables helped children understand expectations and move between activities calmly. Independence was practised at lunch: younger children fetched utensils and plates, while older children served food and poured milk.

Staff also encouraged children to manage handwashing and putting on wellies themselves. Regular supervision discussions in May 2025 gave practitioners time to discuss children's learning and their own training, and staff contributed to plans for developing the nursery.

The address is Fundamental Movement Academy, Unit 42, The Valley, Twyford, Evesham, WR11 4DS.

In May 2025, opening hours were 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. The nursery also provided funded early education for eligible children at that date. These are dated operating details, rather than a current attendance commitment.

• Extending children's thinking. In May 2025, staff sometimes missed opportunities to deepen learning through questions that encouraged reasoning and remembering. More consistent questioning was the improvement priority, making adult interaction a useful point to explore during a visit.
• Term-time arrangements. The May 2025 opening pattern covered weekdays during term time. What attendance arrangements and accepted ages would apply to your child now?

The May 2025 picture suits families who value physical activity alongside practical independence. Daily access to gymnastics equipment, neighbourhood walks and animal care gave children several concrete ways to learn through doing. The Good judgement provides a positive inspection position, balanced by a clear need for staff to stretch children's thinking more consistently.