--- title: "RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming, a nursery in Northallerton — Rated Good by Ofsted. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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In general it was ok, and we used them for WAC also. One thing we did not agree with and the reason for the drop in stars were the prices during the school holidays. One year we were paying nearly £70 a day for the kids club to find out my kids on some days were walking around camp litter picking. 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The staff \"demonstrate commitment and dedication when supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities\" and adapt the curriculum to ensure every child can access high-quality learning." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "When was RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming established?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming is a relatively new setting," } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming support communication and language development?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming places a strong emphasis on communication and language development. The nursery's website states, \"The curriculum for communication and language is very effective.\" Staff build on children's existing sounds and words, using hand signs and actions in music and movement sessions, and engage in attentive conversations to foster vocabulary, confidence, and social skills." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How does RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming promote children's physical activity and outdoor play?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming promotes children's healthy lifestyles through daily fresh air and exercise. Children enjoy walks around the base for birdwatching and local soft-play activities. However, the Ofsted report highlighted an area for improvement, noting that the \"outdoor provision for large-muscle development in the nursery's garden is an area identified for review by Ofsted\"." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How can I contact RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You can get in touch with RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming by emailing them directly. Their email address is hello@aboutearlyyears.co.uk. They will be happy to answer any further questions you may have." } } ] } ] } ] --- [![Nursery Advice](/__l5e/assets-v1/1c5557d3-f3fd-42f8-935a-3f2d2c3ac7e7/nursery-advice.webp "Nursery Advice")](/ "Nursery Advice") [Find Nurseries](/search)[Parent Hub](/parent-hub)[Compare](/compare)[About Us](/about-us)[For Nurseries](/for-nurseries) [Claim Your Nursery](/claim) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Nurseries](/nurseries) 3. [Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?region=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) 4. RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming # RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2023) · 3.0 (1 parent reviews) · RAFA Kidz, RAF Leeming, Northallerton, DL7 9NJ · North Yorkshire Number of places 121 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected Aug 2023 Local authority North Yorkshire 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 RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming, established in December 2021, is a warm and friendly nursery in Northallerton for children aged 0-11 years. 30pm (excluding Christmas to New Year week and bank holidays), the nursery was rated as 'Good' by Ofsted following its inspection on 10th August 2023. Children are happy and confident to explore the wide range of resources available, engaging in carefully planned activities that staff extend throughout the day. The nursery provides meaningful teaching across the seven areas of learning, with a particularly effective curriculum for communication and language. Staff build on children's existing sounds and words, using hand signs and actions in music and movement sessions, and engage in attentive conversations to foster vocabulary, confidence, and social skills. The setting is committed to supporting all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), by adapting the curriculum to ensure access to high-quality learning opportunities. While children benefit from daily fresh air and exercise through walks around the base for birdwatching and local soft-play activities, the outdoor provision for large-muscle development in the nursery's garden is an area identified for review by Ofsted to further enhance children's physical development. Our ethos The nursery focuses on child-led learning, aiming to offer personalised support to each child for their development and growth. Indoor spaces are designed with children's happiness in mind and are filled with exciting resources to encourage discovery. What it's like Children are happy at this warm and friendly nursery. Staff form close relationships with children, who are confident to freely access the wide range of resources on offer. Children are engaged in carefully planned activities that staff extend throughout the day, and they experience meaningful teaching across the seven areas of learning. Warm and friendly environment Strong communication and language curriculum Good behaviour Effective SEND support Strong leadership Promotes healthy lifestyles ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://www.aboutearlyyears.co.uk/nurseries/northallerton/rafa-kidz-raf-leeming/#fees) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday: 07:30 - 17:30 Age range Birth to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Sessional, Full Day Waitlist waiting list ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming Inspection date Aug 2023 Inspection no. 10303853 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227767)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2670641) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Contact Nursery RAFA Kidz, RAF Leeming, Northallerton, DL7 9NJ Opening hours 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for the week between Christmas and New Year and bank holidays. [© 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#/-1.51559/54.29147/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Northallerton - [Day nurseries in Northallerton](/search?q=Northallerton) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=rafa-kidz-raf-leeming-dl7-9nj-2670641) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming Last inspected 10 August 2023 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 are happy at this warm and friendly nursery. Staff form close relationships with children, who are confident to freely access the wide range of resources on offer. Children are engaged in carefully planned activities that staff extend throughout the day, and they experience meaningful teaching across the seven areas of learning. Inspector highlights - Children are happy in this warm and friendly nursery. Staff form close relationships with children, who are confident to freely access the wide range of resources on offer. - Staff ensure that children experience meaningful teaching across the seven areas of learning. The curriculum for communication and language is very effective. - Children behave very well. Staff help each child to develop a good understanding of the behaviour and routines which they expect in the nursery. - Staff support all children to make good progress. They demonstrate commitment and dedication when supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. - Leadership is strong. Managers are sensitive and respectful in supporting staff's well-being and there is a focus on professional development. Areas to develop - 1 review the outdoor learning environment to ensure that it is conducive to all children's learning, particularly their large-muscle development - 2 continue to strengthen the monitoring of staff's interactions to identify and address minor inconsistencies in staff's practice to help children to reach their maximum potential. Inspection #10303853 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227767) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff demonstrate commitment and dedication when supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. They carefully adapt the curriculum to ensure that every child can access the high-quality learning opportunities. Outdoor space Staff promote children's healthy lifestyles, such as through providing daily fresh air and exercise. For instance, children enjoy walks around the base to go birdwatching and enjoy a local soft-play activity. However, opportunities for children to develop their large-muscle skills in the nursery's garden are sometimes limited, and staff do not routinely use the resources they have to help build on children's physical development. ## Parent Reviews of RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming 3.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJhzqxxjyUgK_fUWf5TyhrUGvu1vsRwqzJMvdUK-OdD2q_PFQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) J D 4 months ago My kids used to go to RAFA kids. In general it was ok, and we used them for WAC also. One thing we did not agree with and the reason for the drop in stars were the prices during the school holidays. One year we were paying nearly £70 a day for the kids club to find out my kids on some days were walking around camp litter picking. Whilst I agree this can be educational and good for the community, this is absolutely a job for those personnel on jankers, not my kids! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Fd2VFMUVTbm8xWXpCWldHVllWWEZhWW05U1QxRRAB!2m1!1s0x487ea52095a9c62f:0xf2d1ee21d30605f1) Reviews from Google for RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17497027856352806385&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: August 2023 - September 2023 Good - August 2023 Good ## Frequently asked about RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming ### What is RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming's Ofsted rating? ### Does RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming accept funded hours? ### What are the opening hours for RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming? ### What age children does RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming care for? ### Does RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming support children with special educational needs? ### When was RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming established? ### How does RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming support communication and language development? ### How does RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming promote children's physical activity and outdoor play? ### How can I contact RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming? ## About the setting RAFA Kidz RAF Leeming registered in December 2021 and is one of a number of settings owned by RAFA Kidz Limited. The nursery operates from its own building on the base of RAF Leeming, Northallerton. Sessions run from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for the week between Christmas and New Year and bank holidays. The nursery cares for children from 0 to 11 years of age during school holidays. It employs 21 staff who work with the children. Of these, 13 staff hold a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The nursery provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. 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