Funded Sessions: We offer stretched funding of either 11 hours per week, or 22 hours per week, any hours accessed in addition to these are charged at our hourly rate. Consumables are payable for the following: 8am - 1pm £6 (Healthy Hot Lunch and Snack) / 1pm - 6pm £6 (Healthy Hot Tea and Snack) / 8am - 6pm £12 (2 x snacks, Lunch and Tea).
Morning Sessions: 8am - 1pm (Healthy Hot Lunch and Snack); Afternoon Sessions: 1pm - 6pm(Healthy Hot Tea between 5pm-6pm and Snack). All fees are inclusive of Food, Snacks, Nappies, Wipes and creams. Full time discount rates available.
20 minute 'Drop of and Pick up bay' situated directly outside the nursery main entrance.
Rainbow Corner Southsea has a Review Score of 9.1 (9.100) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Rainbow Corner Southsea has 41 reviews.
Review from Sarah S (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2022
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Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner Southsea
Thank you so much for this wonderful review, we have loved looking after all three of your children and enjoyed every minute of watching them grow and flourish.
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Review from Jack U (Father of Child) published on 10 March 2022
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Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner Southsea
Thank you for such kind words this means a lot.
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Review from Rachael Y (Mother of Child) published on 10 March 2022
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Thank you so much for this wonderful review.
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Review from Charlotte H (Mother of Child) published on 6 September 2021
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Review from Andrea P (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2021
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Reply from Emma Fowles, Operations Manager at Rainbow Corner Southsea
Aww this is so lovely, thank you so much for all your support over the years.
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Review from Alisha M (Mother of Child) published on 18 August 2021
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Thank you so much for all your support, we love having her with us and look forward to watching her grow and develop.
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Review from A M (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2021
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Thank you so much for all your support, this means a lot.
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Review from Georgia K (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2021
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Wow, this brought a tear to my eye. I cannot believe they have both now left to go to school. We are all going to miss you all! Thank you so much for all your support over the past 7 years, it really does mean a lot to us.
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Review from Emily P (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2021
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Thank you so much, Emily, this is so lovely to read, we love having him with us and can't wait for little one to start too.
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Review from Charlotte T (Mother of Child) published on 4 August 2021
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Review from Joanne B (Mother of Child) published on 3 August 2021
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We are really enjoying watching her grow, thank you so much for all your support.
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Review from D B (Mother of Child) published on 22 January 2021
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Reply from Clare Purdy, Manager at Rainbow Corner Southsea
Thank you so much for your comments, that is lovely to hear.
Many thanks, Clare and the team.
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Review from H L (Mother of Child) published on 19 January 2021
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Thank you so much for your comments, we really appreciate the feedback.
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Review from Lucy D (Mother of Child) published on 29 December 2020
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Reply from Lucy Whitehead, Owner at Rainbow Corner Southsea
Thank you so much for your comments, that is really lovely to hear.
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The Review Score of 9.1 (9.100) out of 10 for Rainbow Corner Southsea is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 6 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.1 out of 5 from 6 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.
The Average Rating of 5.000 for Rainbow Corner Southsea is calculated as follows: ( (72 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 72 Ratings = 5
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').
The 4.1 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Rainbow Corner Southsea is based on 6 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 = 3.6
ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 60 number of registered child places is 12. 6 Positive Reviews ÷ 12 = 0.5
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.
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Job Title: Nursery Owner
Joined: 2013
Qualification: MA Personnel & Development, BA (Hons) Business Studies, NVQ Level 3 Diploma.
Lucy is the daughter of the original founders of Rainbow Corner Nursery School - Jacqui and Geoff Scott. Lucy acquired the family business in April 2013, although the nursery school has always been a big part of her life.
Before this, Lucy completed a four-year Business Studies degree at the University of Portsmouth, specialising in Human Resources.
Once graduated, Lucy worked as an HR Consultant for both the BBC and Orange Business Services in London, during which time she gained a Master's in Personnel and Development at the University of Westminster and became a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). In 2010 Lucy had her son, Elliot. Being a parent herself and understanding the importance of good quality childcare, she naturally became more involved in the family business. She has since completed her NVQ Level 3 Diploma for the children and young people's workforce.
Job Title: Nursery Manager
Joined: 2022
Kirsty has a vast amount of experience gained over the past 7 years since achieving her Level 2 Diploma at college. She then went on to complete her Level 3 Diploma as an apprentice in a nursery and worked her way up from Nursery Practitioner to Room Leader. Kirsty briefly left childcare for social care, however, she really missed the early year's sector so is pleased to be back doing what she loves. Kirsty joined Rainbow Corner in July 2022 and has worked her way up to Nursery Manager in January 2024.
Job Title: Deputy Manager and SENCO
Joined: 1996
Qualification: NVQ Level 4, NNEB, NVQ Assessor and NVQ Verifier
Start Date: March 1996
Clare worked for two families as a nanny before joining Rainbow Corner. Since joining the nursery, Clare has continued with her studies gaining an NVQ Assessor and Verifiers award and an NVQ level 4 in Childcare and Management.
Job Title: Room Leader
Joined: 2012
Sally has worked at Rainbow Corner since 2012 and is a NVQ Level 3 qualified practitioner. Sally has worked her way up from Nursery Practitioner to Room Leader. Being a long-standing member or our team, Sally takes great pride in encouraging and challenging the children's learning and development including their physical abilities. Sally also leads the children's Makaton activities
Job Title: Room Leader
Joined: 2021
Qualification: NVQ Level 3 Diploma
Start Date: 22nd November 2021
Sarah worked as a Nursery Practitioner for 5 years before moving overseas where she worked as a childminder and also a Nursery Practitioner abroad, taking on additional roles such as Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO). Since returning to Portsmouth Sarah has worked for us, as a Nursery Practitioner and then in 2022 promoted to Room Leader.
Sarah also has two children. She takes pride in providing best practices, as well as making sure everything we do is child-centred. She is also a huge advocate of the ‘curiosity approach’ using natural resources in everyday practice.
Job Title: Room Leader
Joined: 2021
Morgan joined us as an apprentice in June 2021, and she has followed her aspiration to become a fully qualified Level 3 practitioner. Morgan has worked her way from Nursery Practitioner to Room Leader. Morgan is very imaginative and enjoys creating activities for the children becoming an important member of our team. Morgan has also undertaken an additional role as a Mental Health Ambassador.
Job Title: Deputy Room Leader (Maternity Leave)
Joined: 2019
Grace joined Rainbow Corner in 2019 and gained her NVQ level 3 in childcare a year later. Grace has worked her way up from Nursery Practitioner to Deputy Room Leader in March 2022. Grace has also become the nurseries deputy SENCO and Mental Health First Aider. Grace is very passionate about empowering children's confidence and independence, getting outside at every opportunity and encouraging positive relationships.
Job Title: Deputy Room Leader
Joined: 2020
Sarah worked as a Nursery Practitioner for 5 years before moving overseas where she worked as a childminder and nursery practitioner taking on roles such as SENCO. Since returning to Portsmouth Sarah has worked at Rainbow Corner as Nursery Practitioner until 2022 where she was promoted to Deputy Room Leader. Sarah takes pride in providing best proactive, as well as making sure everything we do is child centred. She is also a huge advocate of the 'curiosity approach' using natural resources in every day practice.
Job Title: Deputy Room Leader
Joined: 2023
Olivia joined us as a Level 3 Nursery Practitioner in 2023 and has worked her way up to Deputy Room Leader. Olivia originally gained her qualification back in 2011 but embarked on a different adventure into nursing for a while before returning to the sector in 2018. Olivia has worked in 2 nurseries as well as being a private Nanny and Au Pair in the UK and abroad. Olivia enjoys supporting children in achieving their targets.
Job Title: Deputy Room Leader
Joined: 2023
Shelley joined us in 2023 after working in a pack-away nursery for 7 years. Shelley completed her NVQ Level 3 at the beginning of last year ensuring she was fully qualified to practitioner level. Shelley has worked her way up to Deputy Room Leader. Shelley loves building new relationships with children and their families and ensuring we work together in supporting children's development.
Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
Joined: 2022
Emily joined Rainbow Corner in May 2022. Emily joined us as an apprentice but has recently completed her level 3 qualification in childcare. Emily loves creating fun and engaging environments for the children to explore and watching them grow and learn.
Job Title: Nursery Assistant
Joined: 2022
Evie has been with us since September 2022, she has recently completed her level 2 qualification and working towards her level 3 qualification. Evie loves getting the children moving through dancing and creating obstacle courses. Evie also loves the children getting crafty and creating masterpieces.
Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
Joined: 2024
Helena joined Rainbow Corner in February as a level 3 practitioner. Helena gained her qualification back in 2019 through an apprenticeship. Helena then went on to do adult care before returning back into childcare. Helena enjoys watching the children achieve their individual milestones and next steps.
Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
Joined: 2024
Anisa joined Rainbow Corner in September 2024 and she holds a level 6 in childcare after completing this is university. Anisa enjoys role play experiences and watching the children's personalities flourish.
Job Title: Nursery Practitioner
Joined: 2024
Jess started at Rainbow Corner in September 2024. Jess has been working in childcare for over 10 years and holds a level 3 qualification in childcare. Jess also has her level 2 SENCO accreditation. Jess enjoys sensory play and singing nursery rhymes to the children.
Job Title: 1:1 Support
Joined: 2024
Holly is our 1:1 Support, Holly joined Rainbow Corner in January 2024. Holly enjoys bringing stories to life and the children exploring with water and messy play. Holly is great at adapting to each child she is supporting and creating learning opportunities dependent on their needs.
Job Title: Nursery Lunch Cover
Joined: 2002
Carla joined us in 2002 as a Nursery Practitioner. She has since had 2 children of her own and now works part-time as our Nursery Lunch Assistant. Carla has a wealth of experience with all age groups and has watched the nursery grow and develop over the years.
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