Bright Bees Day Nursery and Preschool

Inspection of Busy as Bees Nursery And Preschool St. Saviours Church Hall, 69 Brockley Rise, London SE23 1JN

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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 thrive and are happy and safe in this inclusive and caring setting. They enjoy exploring the well-organised environment and choose activities independently. Children are curious and motivated to learn. They show good concentration and focus on their chosen activities. Children are confident and resilient learners. They form warm and positive bonds with the staff. Children learn about their emotions and express how they feel. They use gestures, phrases and sentences to communicate their needs. Older children are confident talkers who communicate clearly. Children learn positive social skills. For example, they say 'please' and 'thank you' as they share the resources willingly. Children play together cooperatively and build close friendships. They have a good understanding of behaviour expectations and behave well. The manager and staff have high expectations for all children. Children, including those with special

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The provision is good

educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make good progress. Children develop a love for books and reading. They spend time looking at books independently and with staff. Staff read with varied tones in their voice and ask questions about stories to encourage children to use their thinking skills. Children make connections and form ideas for themselves. For instance, children mention that the weather is cold at the North Pole and during Christmas. Children demonstrate a positive attitude to learning.

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need to do better?

n The manager is committed to her roles and responsibilities. There is a very good focus on staff well-being and teamwork. The manager and staff create an environment where families are welcomed and supported, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The manager uses additional funding to support children's individual learning and care needs. For example, they offer children with SEND one-to-one support or buy specific resources and equipment. This helps all children make good progress in their learning and development. n Partnerships with parents are good and respectful. Parents appreciate the care and education their children receive at the setting. They are involved in all aspects of the setting and comment that 'the nursery feels like a family'. Staff collect detailed information about what children know and can do when they start at the setting. This information is used to plan purposeful activities to help

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children progress from the onset. n Staff provide children with opportunities to celebrate what makes them unique and help them develop a strong sense of self. However, staff do not always offer learning experiences to extend children's understanding of their wider community further, to help them prepare for life in modern Britain. n Children have nutritious meals according to their specific dietary needs and preferences. They benefit from regular fresh air and exercise throughout the

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14 July 2022 day. They enjoy playing on slides and walking on wooden stepping stones. This helps to promote children's good health and physical well-being. n Staff observe and assess children's development. They plan appropriate next steps for children to minimise any possible gaps in their learning and extend it further. The manager liaises with external agencies to coordinate additional support for children with SEND. This includes making sure that there are plans to help these children reach their full potential. n The manager has developed clear plans for staff development. Her self- evaluations identify key priorities and she implements action plans effectively for continuous improvement. However, sometimes, they are not implemented in a timely manner to help improve the quality of the setting to an outstanding level. n Staff promote children's language skills effectively. They model language and

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introduce new vocabulary during activities and conversations. For example, children use magnifying glasses to hunt for bugs and insects in the garden. They are encouraged to learn new words, such as 'centipede', 'worm' and 'butterfly'. Children squeal with excitement when they find a spider. Children are developing a good understanding of the natural world. n Children are supported well when they move on to school. For example, older children are offered activities such as literacy sessions, which include writing their names. In addition, they role play putting on school uniforms. Staff and children visit the schools to ensure that children feel confident and relaxed when the time comes for them to move on.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding children is a high priority for all staff. They complete relevant safeguarding training. They have a good understanding of the signs and symptoms which may suggest a child is at risk of harm. Staff know the safeguarding procedure to follow if they become concerned about a child's welfare or a colleague's behaviour. Staff carry out regular risk assessments to ensure the indoor and outdoor environments are safe. The manager conducts comprehensive background checks on staff to ensure they are suitable for their roles. This helps to keep children safe.

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n extend children's understanding of their wider community further, to help them prepare for life in modern Britain n implement action plans in a timely manner to help improve the quality of the setting to an outstanding level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2525877 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10208271 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises

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Registers

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

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inspection

Total number of places 48 Number of children on roll 38 Name of registered person Ogunfuye, Adebola

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reference number

Telephone number 07956110435 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

Busy as Bees Nursery And Preschool registered in 2019. It is located in Brockley, in the London Borough of Lewisham. The setting employs nine members of staff, including the owner, who is the manager. The manager holds a level 4 early years qualification and all other staff have appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and level 3. The setting opens during term time, from 8am until 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The manager joined the inspector on a learning walk to discuss the curriculum and what they want children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an indoor activity with the manager. n Staff, children and parents spoke to the inspector at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the safeguarding procedures and evidence of the suitability of staff.

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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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