Busy Bees Day Nursery at Nottingham University

Inspection of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Nottingham University University Park, off Beeston Lane, Sports Centre Drive, Nottingham NG7 2RD

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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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are supported by staff to have a sense of belonging in this welcoming nursery. For example, children who speak English as an additional language have opportunities to hear songs in the language they hear at home. Children show positive relationships with staff, demonstrating that they feel safe and secure in their care. Children in the baby room go to staff for comfort when they become slightly unsettled and sit on staff's knees to look at books. Pre-school children work cooperatively as a team to build a tower in sand. They show kindness when they thank other children for helping them. Children show a positive attitude to learning. For example, children in the baby room happily clap their hands to praise their achievements when they join in songs and action rhymes.

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The provision is good

Staff understand how children progress in their learning. They offer children in the baby room large wax crayons and paper to encourage them to use their large arm muscles to make marks. They show pre-school children how to cut paper using scissors. These skills encourage children to develop the muscles in their arms and fingers to help with writing when they move on to school. Children in the toddler room are able to follow their interests from home, showing good hand-eye coordination when they use bricks to build a tower.

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need to do better?

n The manager and staff use a curriculum to help close any gaps in children's learning. This includes providing support for children to develop their communication and language skills. For example, staff help children in the toddler room to hear and copy the initial sounds in some words to develop their speaking skills. n When the routines in the day change, staff manage this effectively to keep children engaged in learning. For example, when staff clean tables after lunch, other staff read children stories to help them to develop a love of books. They use different tones in their voice to capture children's attention and ask them about the images they see on the pages. n Parents say that staff provide their children with a balance of learning through play and learning skills for school. Staff keep parents informed about their children's experiences in the nursery and how they can continue to support their

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child's development at home. For example, children borrow books to encourage parents to read to them. This helps to create a united approach to supporting children's learning. n Overall children behave well. Staff praise children for saying thank you when they receive food, recognising their use of good manners. Staff help children in the baby room to learn right from wrong. This helps children to understand what is expected of them.

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need to do better?

5 April 2023 n When staff plan group times, children are keen to join in. For instance, pre- school children learn about where food comes from, such as milk from cows and sugar from sugar cane. However occasionally during some planned group times, when staff ask children questions, they do not fully encourage them to take turns in conversations and to listen to the views of others. This results in children answering at the same time. n Staff provide opportunities for children to practise skills for when they move rooms in the nursery and for their eventual move on to school. For example, children in the toddler room have opportunities to pour their own drinks and drink from open cups. They use spoons and forks to eat their lunch. In the pre- school room, children help to set tables for lunch and use knives and forks to eat their food. This helps to encourage children's independence and self-care skills.

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need to do better?

n Children show that they enjoy being physically active, indoors and outdoors. For example, staff in the baby room support children to hold onto furniture to pull themselves up to standing, helping to strengthen their core muscles. Pre-school children show how they can balance when they ride on scooters outdoors. However, staff do not fully encourage children to take and manage risks in their play indoors and outdoors. This will help children to challenge and develop their own abilities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff find out about children's allergies and dietary requirements when they first start attending. This information is shared with the cook to ensure that the meals and snacks she offers meet children's individual needs. Staff sit with children when they eat to ensure they only eat foods that are appropriate for them to promote their good health. The manager and staff know how to identify the signs and symptoms of abuse, including if children are being exposed to extreme views. They know where to report any concerns they may have regarding children's safety. Furthermore, they know where to report any concerns regarding a member of staff's behaviour.

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should:

n support staff during planned group times to encourage children to take turns in conversations and to listen to the views of others n help staff to encourage children to take and manage risks during their play indoors and outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422553 Local authority Nottingham Inspection number 10276487 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 96 Number of children on roll 85 Name of registered person Busy Bees Nurseries Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01159229117 Date of previous inspection 18 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Nottingham University registered in 2010. It is situated in the grounds of Nottingham University and is independently run from the university. The nursery employs 26 members of childcare staff. Of these, three hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2, 11 at level 3 and one at level 4. The nursery opens from Monday to Friday all year round. Sessions are from 7am until 6pm. The nursery 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 provider has 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 provider. n The manager and the inspector completed a learning walk together of all areas of the nursery and discussed how she implements the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector throughout the inspection. n The inspector spoke with staff at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the management team. She reviewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n Parents shared their views of the nursery with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

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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