Busy Bees Day Nursery at Wakefield

Inspection of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Wakefield Red Hall Court, Paragon Business Village, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF1 2UN

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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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children enjoy the time they spend at the nursery. They develop strong and affectionate bonds with staff who know them well. Children show that they feel happy and safe as they eagerly engage with staff during play and turn to them for comfort and reassurance. Staff work in partnership with parents from the beginning to ensure that they complement children's interests and backgrounds.

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The provision is good

The environment is stimulating and well resourced, which motivates children to explore and to lead their own learning. Babies show high levels of curiosity as they investigate the resources and enjoy sensory experiences. Pre-school children write for a purpose. For example, they ask each other what they have had for breakfast and record this on their clipboard. Some children confidently write their own name and sound out the letters of the inspector's name so it can be added to the list.

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The provision is good

Children understand the behaviour that is expected of them. They kindly pass resources to each other. For instance, children wait their turn to fill cups and share trowels when planting seeds. They behave well and enjoy the positive praise that staff provide them for their achievements, such as good sharing.

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need to do better?

n The management team and staff have taken positive steps to address the recommendations raised at the last inspection. Staff working in the baby room build strong attachments to the children. They fully understand their role as key persons and make sure babies and young children are well cared for and have the attention and support they need. For example, babies who are new to the setting are offered lots of one-to-one time, reassuring cuddles and nurturing care. n The manager has devised a curriculum that is ambitious and supports all areas of children's learning. Staff have an overall aim for each activity and in general teaching is good. For instance, staff consistently promote children's independence and communication and language skills. However, at times, they do not build further on the information that children already know to help them learn as much as possible from their experiences. n Staff promote children's communication and language skills well. They talk to

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children during play. They initiate conversations and listen to children when they respond. Children are confident to talk to visitors and share their experiences. They sing songs and rhymes and enjoy listening to stories. Children who speak English as an additional language are closely monitored, and staff ensure that their language skills are well supported. n Children who need additional support make good progress. Staff work closely with parents and other professionals to provide them with the best possible

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31 May 2023 outcomes. They share information with parents and hold regular review meetings. Staff work with the local authority's special needs coordinator to create support plans that set challenging targets for each child. Therefore, children make good progress. n Mathematics is embedded and woven throughout children's play activities. Children learn to count and problem-solve because staff have a confident understanding of how to teach mathematics. For example, pre-school children work out how many knives and forks they need as they set the table for lunch. Staff introduce new vocabulary, such as, 'I can see how you are estimating how much spaghetti you would like.' As toddlers prepare to plant seeds, they count how many carrots and potatoes are already hiding in the compost. n Staff take part in regular supervision meetings and managers give them valuable feedback. Supervisions are used to identify training needs and, therefore, staff

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receive the correct training to develop their skills and knowledge further. Staff well-being is important to the manager. She takes steps to support team morale. This helps to ensure good teamwork and a positive learning environment for all children. n Partnership with parents is a key strength of the nursery. Strong, trusting and informative relationships are built with parents. Parents say that their children love attending the nursery and are making good progress. Staff keep parents well informed about what their children are learning and how they can continue this at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Staff demonstrate a good understanding of their duty to protect children and report any concerns they may have about a child's well-being. They undertake regular training in safeguarding, receive updates at staff meetings and know the importance of following correct procedures. There is a whistle-blowing procedure in place. Staff are confident to follow this and report any concerns that they may have about another member of staff. Pre-school children are supported to carry out their own risk assessment of the garden. This helps them to understand how to keep themselves and others safe.

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should:

n develop staff's ability to extend children's learning, particularly for toddlers and the most able children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY292282 Local authority Wakefield Inspection number 10246612 Type of provision Childcare on non-domestic premises Registers Early Years Register Day care type Full day care

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inspection

Total number of places 112 Number of children on roll 122 Name of registered person Busy Bees Nurseries Limited

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reference number

Telephone number 01924 375505 Date of previous inspection 13 June 2022

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Information about this early years setting

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Wakefield registered in 2004 and is part of a group of nurseries managed by Just Learning Ltd. It operates from a building on the Paragon Business Park, close to Wakefield City Centre. The nursery employs 18 members of childcare staff. Of these, 14 hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The nursery opens all year round, from 7.30am until 6.15pm, Monday to Friday. It provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the manager and discussed how the curriculum is delivered. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She spoke with staff and children during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the manager. n The inspector held a meeting with the nursery manager. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff working in the nursery. n The inspector spoke with parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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