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The SENCo is experienced and knowledgeable, working closely with children's key persons, families, and relevant agencies to provide timely and targeted support." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does RAFAKidz Brize Norton specifically support military families?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, RAFAKidz Brize Norton is \"committed to supporting military families by offering high-quality, Ofsted-registered childcare in a nurturing and stimulating environment.\" They aim to be a supportive community, understanding the unique challenges and offering flexibility with funding options." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does RAFAKidz Brize Norton foster children's development?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "RAFAKidz Brize Norton focuses on \"fostering each child's independence, confidence, and social skills through a variety of engaging activities and dedicated care.\" They also strive to provide a \"home-from-home experience where children can develop a love for learning, explore their creativity, and build strong foundations.\"" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the outdoor play like at RAFAKidz Brize Norton?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Children at RAFAKidz Brize Norton benefit from daily fresh air and exercise in the garden, where they can take and manage risks. 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RAFAKidz Brize Norton # RAFAKidz Brize Norton Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jan 2024) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · Royal Air Force, Brize Norton, CARTERTON, OX18 3LX · Oxfordshire Number of places 121 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jan 2024 Local authority Oxfordshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery RAFAKidz Brize Norton is a nursery committed to supporting military families by offering high-quality, Ofsted-registered childcare in a nurturing and stimulating environment. The nursery focuses on fostering each child's independence, confidence, and social skills through a variety of engaging activities and dedicated care. They aim to provide a home-from-home experience where children can develop a love for learning, explore their creativity, and build strong foundations for their future education. RAFAKidz Brize Norton also strives to be a supportive community for parents, understanding the unique challenges faced by military families and offering flexibility and assistance with childcare funding options. With a focus on individual development and a play-based approach, the nursery ensures children are happy, healthy, and thrive during their time there, preparing them for a smooth transition to school. What it's like Children thrive in the care of the kind, dedicated and enthusiastic staff team. Children have fun and are eager to learn at this friendly and welcoming setting. Staff form positive and strong relationships with children and their families. This helps children to feel safe and secure. Supports military families Ofsted registered Play-based learning Nurturing environment ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, between 7.30am and 5.30pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2022 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for RAFAKidz Brize Norton Last inspected 24 January 2024 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 Children thrive in the care of the kind, dedicated and enthusiastic staff team. Children have fun and are eager to learn at this friendly and welcoming setting. Staff form positive and strong relationships with children and their families. This helps children to feel safe and secure. Inspector highlights - Leaders and staff have made the necessary improvements in this nursery to raise the quality of education. - Staff know the children well and plan a wide range of activities that interest them and develop their concentration. - The nursery's special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is experienced in her role and knowledgeable about the children who require additional support. - Children are polite, helpful and behave well, learning how to treat each other and resources with respect. - Leaders and staff work well in partnership with parents to promote continuity in children's care and learning. Areas to develop - 1 extend staff's strategies used for questioning children to develop the consistency of their interactions to further support children's thinking skills - 2 implement the enhancements planned for the outside space and monitor the impact of this on the children's learning. Inspection #10287277 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239585) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of RAFAKidz Brize Norton Inspection date Jan 2024 Inspection no. 10287277 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50239585)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2681612) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://www.rafakidz.org.uk/nursery/brize-norton/) Royal Air Force, Brize Norton, CARTERTON, OX18 3LX Opening hours Monday to Friday, between 7.30am and 5.30pm [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.58165/51.76231/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near CARTERTON - [Day nurseries in CARTERTON](/search?q=CARTERTON) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=rafa-kidz-brize-norton-ox18-3lx-2681612) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > they are happy with the information they receive about their children's learning both online and through verbal discussions > they have seen massive improvements since the last inspection in the organisation, environment and the positive relationships between their children and the staff Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The nursery's special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) is experienced and knowledgeable about children who require additional support. The SENCo works closely with each child's key person, family, and relevant agencies to ensure timely interventions and targeted support to meet their developmental needs. Outdoor space Children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise in the nursery garden, taking and managing risks as they negotiate obstacles and space or use various tools in their play. While leaders aspire to make further improvements to the outdoor environment as some areas are not as inviting as indoors, children are busy exploring with cornflour and water, hunting for bugs, and copying animal print patterns. ## Parent Reviews of RAFAKidz Brize Norton 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWuJeWG6qSoX6lM1xr1n1oImgCe9_YsIpAQHGIDAQjEbg0ksw1Q=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Ken Afari-Kwaku 4 weeks ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oVU5qQXlkbWRMWnpaUFFtMURSbGR2ZWw5dVJVRRAB!2m1!1s0x4871337f3a82f1c3:0xaf5a44b7e160d039) Reviews from Google for RAFAKidz Brize Norton. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12635487261092270137&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: March 2023 - February 2024 Good - January 2024 Good - May 2023 Requires improvement - March 2023 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about RAFAKidz Brize Norton ### What is RAFAKidz Brize Norton's Ofsted rating? ### Where can I find information about fees at RAFAKidz Brize Norton? ### Does RAFAKidz Brize Norton accept funded hours? ### What are the opening hours for RAFAKidz Brize Norton? ### Does RAFAKidz Brize Norton support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? ### Does RAFAKidz Brize Norton specifically support military families? ### How does RAFAKidz Brize Norton foster children's development? ### What is the outdoor play like at RAFAKidz Brize Norton? ### How can I contact RAFAKidz Brize Norton? ## About the setting RAFA Kidz Brize Norton registered in 2022. The nursery is open Monday to Friday, between 7.30am and 5.30pm, 51 weeks of the year. The nursery receives funding for free early education for two-, three-, and four-year-old children. There are 55 members of staff who work with the children, 33 of whom have early years qualifications from level 2 to level 6. URN 2681612 Registered person Rafa Kidz Limited Day care type Full day care Register Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Establishment type Childcare on non-domestic premises Previous rating Requires improvement ## Nearby day nurseries in CARTERTON Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to RAFAKidz Brize Norton. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.2 mi ### The Co-operative Childcare Carterton Brize Norton · OX18 3YJ ](/nursery/the-co-operative-childcare-carterton-ox18-3yj-2580055) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.4 mi ### RAFA Kidz Brize Norton Pre School Carterton · OX18 3UG ](/nursery/rafa-kidz-brize-norton-pre-school-ox18-3ug-2809526) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Bright Start Pre School Carterton · OX18 3SF ](/nursery/bright-start-pre-school-ox18-3sf-ey552720) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Little Giants Nursery Carterton · OX18 1BU ](/nursery/little-giants-nursery-ox18-1bu-2648095) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.7 mi ### The Old Station Nursery, Bampton Bampton · OX18 2NJ ](/nursery/the-old-station-nursery-bampton-ox18-2nj-ey555154) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.4 mi ### Clanfield Pre-School Main Street · OX18 2SP 4.8(12 reviews) ](/nursery/clanfield-pre-school-ox18-2sp-ey420265) [See all nurseries in CARTERTON →](/search?q=CARTERTON) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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