RAFA Kidz Honington

Inspection of RAFA Kidz Honington Royal Air Force, Raf Honington, Bury St. Edmunds IP31 1EE

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children arrive with enthusiasm, eager to start their day at this friendly and inclusive nursery. Staff talk to children about their interests and special events at home. This helps children to settle easily and contributes to their strong sense of belonging. The nursery serves as a hub of the community, maintaining close links with external organisations and groups. For example, leaders work closely with the local military personnel to develop themed activity bags and stories to support children when their loved ones are away.

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The provision is good

Staff are ambitious for children and want them to succeed. They know when to step in to provide additional support. For example, staff show babies how to place the hoops over the poles and encourage them to have another go for themselves. The curriculum is sequenced well. This ensures children embed key skills and knowledge before moving on to the next stage in their learning.

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The provision is good

Staff skilfully nurture children's critical thinking. They use questioning appropriately to encourage children to think deeply and solve problems. For example, staff ask older children to explain what will happen when they put more objects into the weighing scales. Staff focus on supporting children to do things for themselves. For example, they give toddlers the confidence to lift and carry a milk carton back to the kitchen. This helps children to build their resilience and sense of responsibility from a young age.

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need to do better?

n Following the swift acquisition of the nursery, leaders have worked hard to establish a skilled and motivated staff team. This helps ensure consistency in staffing levels and supports children's individual needs. All staff benefit from regular supervision sessions, appraisals and professional development opportunities. For example, staff attend training to help them to enhance their everyday interactions with babies. n Leaders and staff demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They work effectively with external professionals to ensure staff are trained to meet children's specific needs. Targeted use of additional funding ensures children with SEND access tailored support, either in small groups or through focused interactions with their key person. As a result, children make good progress. n Staff read stories with enthusiasm, capturing children's interest. Children actively

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participate by joining in with key parts and demonstrating their recall of previous learning. Staff show babies how to hold a book and turn the pages independently. These opportunities help to foster a love of reading and support the development of children's literacy and language skills.

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3 April 2025 n Overall, children behave well. They follow staff's instructions and enjoy being helpful, for instance when it is time to tidy the room. However, at times, staff do not always deploy themselves well to support children's transition to a new activity or routine. This means that, occasionally, children wait for prolonged periods and become restless, distracted and less engaged. n Leaders and staff work closely with parents and other agencies to ensure children experience good continuity of care and learning. They share information about local support groups and help families to access their entitlement to any additional funding. Parents comment positively on the information and updates they receive about their children's development, particularly through the nursery's online app. n There is a strong focus on supporting children's health and well-being. Children benefit from regular sessions to practise their physical skills and learn about the

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benefits of being active. Furthermore, staff plan meaningful opportunities for children to visit a local allotment to get involved in growing vegetables. These experiences help children to learn how to form healthy habits for their future. n The provider previously notified Ofsted about a significant event. This means that the provider has met their legal responsibility to notify Ofsted of such events. The inspector discussed this with leaders during the inspection and appropriate action has been taken. Leaders have strengthened the procedures for meeting children's individual dietary needs. This includes the introduction of red placemats for children with allergies and intolerances, which act as an ongoing visual reminder when meals are being served to children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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n support staff to implement more effective transitions between routine activities to support children to remain engaged and focused in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2795544 Local authority Suffolk Inspection number 10381471 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 72 Number of children on roll 67 Name of registered person Rafa Kidz Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01359 366590 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

RAFA Kidz Honington registered in 2024. It is situated in Honington, Suffolk. The nursery employs 19 members of childcare staff. Of these, nine staff hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and above. The nursery opens weekdays all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 5.30pm. The nursery offers funded early education for all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The nursery leaders and inspector discussed how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the nursery manager. n Parents shared their views on the nursery with the inspector. n Children spoke to, and communicated with, the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector talked to staff at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of all persons working at the setting.

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We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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3 April 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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