What is Spring - RAF Halton's Ofsted rating?

Spring - RAF Halton has a 'Good' Ofsted rating, following its last inspection on April 15, 2025. The nursery prides itself on maintaining high standards, with the wider Spring Childcare group boasting 100% Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings across its locations.

Where can I find fees for Spring - RAF Halton?

Spring - RAF Halton has a 'pricing on request' policy. To get the most accurate and up-to-date information on fees for Spring - RAF Halton, it's best to contact them directly. This way, you can discuss your child's specific needs and the available options.

Does Spring - RAF Halton accept funded hours?

Yes, Spring - RAF Halton accepts several funded childcare options. These include Tax-Free Childcare, 15 hours for disadvantaged 2-year-olds, 15 hours universal for 3 and 4-year-olds, and 30 hours for working parents of 3 and 4-year-olds. This provides flexible support for families.

What are the opening hours for Spring - RAF Halton?

Spring - RAF Halton is open all year round, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. This provides consistent and reliable childcare for families, ensuring children have a nurturing and engaging environment throughout the year.

How does Spring - RAF Halton support children with special educational needs?

Spring - RAF Halton has staff and leaders who have "worked hard to embed a high-quality provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and speech delays." They collaborate closely with parents and professionals to create personalized support plans, using any additional funding to meet individual needs effectively.

Does Spring - RAF Halton incorporate Forest School principles?

Yes, many Spring Nurseries, including Spring - RAF Halton, "incorporate Forest School principles into their curriculum, fostering outdoor exploration and learning." This approach encourages a love for nature and provides children with diverse opportunities for development in an outdoor setting.

What age range does Spring - RAF Halton cater for?

While the wider Spring by Action for Children offers services for children aged 0-14, Spring - RAF Halton specifically caters to younger children, welcoming those aged 1 to 4 years old. This provides a focused environment for early years development.

Does Spring - RAF Halton provide healthy meals?

Yes, Spring - RAF Halton focuses on healthy eating and provides "Eat Better Start Better accredited menus." This commitment ensures that children receive nutritious meals prepared to high standards, supporting their growth and well-being.

Who runs Spring - RAF Halton?

Spring - RAF Halton is run by Spring by Action for Children, which is "part of Action for Children" and actively involved in community and charity work. This ensures a strong foundation in child welfare and a commitment to nurturing positive learning environments.

How can I contact Spring - RAF Halton?

You can contact Spring - RAF Halton directly by calling 01296 622151. Additionally, you can find more information about the nursery and its offerings by visiting their website at https://springnurseries.co.uk/.

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Spring - RAF Halton

Ofsted: Good

(Apr 2025)

·Tring Road, Aylesbury, HP22 5PN · Buckinghamshire

Number of places

60 places

Age range

1–4 yrs

Last inspected

Apr 2025

Local authority

Buckinghamshire

About this day nursery

Spring by Action for Children offers comprehensive childcare services for children aged 0-14, encompassing both Spring Nurseries for younger children (0-5 years) and Spring Oscars Out of School Clubs for older children (5-12 years). The organisation is dedicated to providing continuous childcare solutions that support children through every stage of their development.

With locations across the UK, including numerous settings on military bases, Spring Childcare prides itself on strong parent communication and a commitment to nurturing positive learning environments. Many of their nurseries incorporate Forest School principles into their curriculum, fostering outdoor exploration and learning.

The approach to play and learning is child-led, ensuring that children's interests guide the educational journey and lead to diverse opportunities through Schema play. 6 rating on Day Nurseries and 100% Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings.

They also focus on healthy eating with Eat Better Start Better accredited menus and actively promote sustainability, as exemplified by initiatives at their RAF Halton Nursery. The organisation is actively involved in community and charity work, being part of Action for Children, and is recognised with awards such as the Top 20 Day Nurseries award and finalist nominations for the NMT Awards and Nursery World Group Award.

Our ethos

We believe it is important for the children’s voices to be heard – children lead the planning. From a single interest leading to a multitude of opportunities through Schema play.

What it's like

Children are greeted with warmth by caring staff who are genuinely delighted to see them. Staff take time to build strong connections with children and their families before they start. Individualised settling-in procedures cater to each child's unique needs, allowing them to quickly feel comfortable and eagerly participate in activities.

Forest SchoolCharity-runChild-led learningMilitary Childcare provider

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

7.30am and 5.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Official Ofsted Report

Independent inspection of Spring - RAF Halton

Inspection date: Apr 2025
Inspection no.: 10362841

Safeguarding arrangements are effective

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Tring Road, Aylesbury, HP22 5PN

Opening hours

7.30am and 5.30pm

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Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Spring - RAF Halton

Last inspected 15 April 2025

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

Inspector highlights

New leaders have been appointed and have worked hard to improve the nursery since the last inspection.
Leaders support staff in a variety of professional development opportunities to ensure that the children's needs are met and procedures are fully maintained.
Staff and leaders have worked hard to embed a high-quality provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, (SEND), and speech delays.
Children benefit from a language-rich environment.
Partnerships with parents are strong.

Areas to develop

1support staff to fully understand the intent behind the curriculum to more precisely identify, and plan for, individual children's learning needs
2improve how children and key people can spend more time together to build further on children's attachments and feelings of belonging and security.

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Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff and leaders have worked hard to embed a high-quality provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and speech delays. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to provide children with personalised support plans to help them make the best possible progress. Any additional funding the nursery receives is used to support children's individual needs.

Outdoor space

Children's physical development is promoted well. Children have opportunities to climb, balance and run freely in the outdoor area. They benefit from weekly forest school sessions, as well as the newly developed outside area. This helps to develop children's large-muscle movements.

Inspection history

Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025

Date: September 2018

April 2025Good
July 2024Requires improvement
September 2018Outstanding

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About the setting

Spring - RAF Halton registered in 2016. The nursery offers childcare between the hours of 7.30am and 5.30pm, all year round. The nursery receives government funding to provide early education for children aged from nine months to four years. There are 14 staff employed at the nursery, seven hold a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

URN: EY539491
Registered person: Action For Children Developments Ltd
Day care type: Full day care
Register: Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Establishment type: Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating: Requires improvement

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