--- title: "Riding Mill Preschool — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "Riding Mill Preschool, a nursery in Riding Mill — 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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Riding Mill Preschool # Riding Mill Preschool Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 learning Charity-run Forest School Club Term-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-olds Tax-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 - 1 gather more detailed information from parents about what their children already know and can do when they first start at the setting - 2 support staff to make more effective use of questioning techniques to extend and challenge children's thinking skills. Inspection #10194211 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167141) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Riding Mill Preschool Inspection date Jul 2021 Inspection no. 10194211 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167141)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY560328) 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.rmop.co.uk/) Broomhaugh C of E Aided First School, Church Lane, RIDING MILL, NE44 6DR Opening hours 8.00am - 5.00pm, term time only. Core hours 9.00am - 3.00pm Monday to Friday. 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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. [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50167141) ## Frequently asked about Riding Mill Preschool ### What is Riding Mill Preschool working on improving? ### Does Riding Mill Preschool have an Ofsted rating? ### Is Riding Mill Preschool suitable for under-twos? ### What does Riding Mill Preschool do well? ### How can Riding Mill Preschool be contacted? ## 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. 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