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Riding Mill Preschool

Ofsted: Good
(Jul 2021)
·Broomhaugh C of E Aided First School, Church Lane, RIDING MILL, NE44 6DR · Northumberland
Number of places
15 places
Age range
2–5 yrs
Last inspected
Jul 2021
Local authority
Northumberland

About this day nursery

Riding Mill Outdoor Preschool (RMOP) offers a stimulating, primarily outdoor learning environment for children aged 2-5 during term time, operating from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The preschool prides itself on its highly qualified staff who facilitate learning through play.

RMOP is a charity organisation and encourages donations to support its ongoing costs. They also offer "Scurries Wild" Forest School Club for school-aged children (Reception-Year 4).

The preschool follows the term dates of Broomhaugh C of E First School and emphasises the importance of children being dressed appropriately for the weather, bringing changes of clothes, wellington boots, and sun protection. RMOP accepts government funding for childcare and the Tax-Free Childcare scheme, demonstrating their commitment to supporting families with childcare costs.

They focus on outdoor education, ensuring children benefit from a natural setting for their development and play experiences.

What it's like

Children are incredibly happy and arrive at the setting eager to start their day. They show a positive attitude to their learning and are keen to explore the resources on offer. They show high levels of confidence and concentration as they take part in self-chosen activities.

Outdoor learningCharity-runForest School ClubTerm-time only

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age bands (Under 3s and Over 3s) for core half-day and full-day sessions, with voluntary snack charges. Wrap-around care (Scurries) is billed hourly for nursery-aged children, with fixed session rates available for school-aged children from Reception to Year 4.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-oldsTax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • Voluntary snack charges of £1 apply to AM sessions and £2 to full day sessions.
  • Scurries extended hours are charged per hour or part thereof.

Key facts

Session types

Morning (Core AM), Full Day (Core FULL DAY), Scurries Wraparound (AM), Scurries Wraparound (PM), Scurries Wild (Forest School Club)

Opening hours

8.00am - 5.00pm, term time only. Core hours 9.00am - 3.00pm Monday to Friday.

Age range

2-5 year olds

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Riding Mill Preschool

Last inspected 2 July 2021

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 incredibly happy and arrive at the setting eager to start their day. They show a positive attitude to their learning and are keen to explore the resources on offer. They show high levels of confidence and concentration as they take part in self-chosen activities.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are incredibly happy and arrive at the setting eager to start their day.
  • Staff make good use of the natural outdoors as an exciting learning environment.
  • Parents feel very well supported by the setting.
  • Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are well supported.
  • Staff support children to develop good levels of independence.

Areas to develop

  • 1gather more detailed information from parents about what their children already know and can do when they first start at the setting
  • 2support staff to make more effective use of questioning techniques to extend and challenge children's thinking skills.
Inspection #10194211 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that they feel very well supported by the setting.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are well supported. Staff produce in-depth support plans to help to ensure that children's individual needs are met and that children make good progress in their learning. They work very closely with schools, speech and language and other external agencies to provide children with any additional support they require.

Outdoor space

Staff make good use of the natural outdoors as an exciting learning environment. For example, older children plan and construct a large tractor using tyres and crates. Younger children enjoy filling the watering can and relish pouring the water on the vegetables in the allotment.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

2 July 2021

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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Frequently asked about Riding Mill Preschool

About the setting

Riding Mill Preschool registered in 2018. It is situated in the Riding Mill area of Northumberland. The pre-school operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm, term time only. It employs six members of staff. Of these, three hold qualified teacher status and one holds a qualification at level 3. The pre-school provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
EY560328
Registered person
Riding Mill Pre-School Limited
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Not applicable

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