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Bees Knees Nursery School

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
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5.0(25 parent reviews) ·12 Priory Lane, Brookside Community Hall, Putney, SW15 5PQ · Wandsworth
Number of places
33 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Wandsworth

About this day nursery

The Bees Knees is an independent nursery school located in Putney, offering early years education for children aged 2 to 5 years old. The nursery prides itself on its excellent facilities, which include a large, private garden and bright, spacious classrooms.

Situated near Richmond Park, it provides a stimulating environment for young learners. The teaching team is highly experienced, maintaining a strong teacher-to-child ratio to cater to both the emotional and educational needs of each child.

In addition to the core staff, the nursery benefits from specialist teachers who provide instruction in music, dance, sport, and karate, enriching the children's learning experiences. The curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), focusing on seven key areas of learning through a blend of adult-led, adult-supported, and child-initiated activities both indoors and outdoors.

The setting encourages children to develop confidence, social skills, and a love for learning through explorative play and structured activities in communication, literacy, mathematics, expressive arts, understanding the world, and physical education.

Our ethos

The Bees Knees Nursery School's curriculum is founded on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, incorporating seven key areas of learning. They emphasise a balance of adult-led, adult-supported, and child-initiated activities, both indoors and outdoors, to foster confidence, social skills, and a passion for learning through play and structured exploration. The nursery also offers specialised instruction in music, dance, sport, and karate, and maintains a strong teacher-to-child ratio to support each child's emotional and educational development.

What it's like

Children arrive eager to begin their day at this warm and welcoming nursery. Staff are kind and gentle and provide a nurturing environment where children feel safe and secure. Staff provide an enriching environment where children are keen to explore and try new skills.

Experienced teachersLarge secluded gardenSpecialist teachers for music, dance, sport and karate

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability.

Key facts

Opening hours

Morning sessions: 9:20 - 12:30; Afternoon sessions: until 15:00 each week.

Age range

2 to 5 years old

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bees Knees Nursery School

Last inspected 10 January 2023

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

Children arrive eager to begin their day at this warm and welcoming nursery. Staff are kind and gentle and provide a nurturing environment where children feel safe and secure. Staff provide an enriching environment where children are keen to explore and try new skills.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager provides a well-planned early years curriculum that supports all children's learning and development, including those with additional needs.
  • Children's communication and language skills are very well supported.
  • Children have many opportunities to practise their physical skills.
  • Children have rich first-hand experiences which enhance their learning.
  • Partnerships with parents are very strong.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the organisation and pace of adult-led activities so that children remain engaged and benefit fully from their involvement
  • 2provide consistent opportunities for children to develop their self-help skills.
Inspection #10234122 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents say that their children are happy and safe.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager provides a well-planned early years curriculum that supports all children's learning and development, including those with additional needs. Staff gain information from parents and carry out their own observations to find out what children like, and what they know and can do.

Outdoor space

Staff carry out regular risk assessments of the indoor and outdoor environments and ensure that all resources are safe and fit for children to play with.

Parent Reviews of Bees Knees Nursery School

5.0
(25)
hanane fikri
5 years ago

We were so lucky to have such an outstanding nursery near home. My daughter was so happy there and she made a significant progress during the period been there. This nursery is well managed with brilliant stuff, they are so professional and always welcoming children with a big smile. My daughter really has a nice memory at Bees knees Nursery. Thank you for all your support and efforts.

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Rubén Antona
2 years ago

Learnt about this nursery by chance in the internet, and I couldn't feel happier of having done so. Despite that my daughter's mother tongue wasn't English, it was admirable to see how well she adapted, since the very first day! All thanks to the excellent team of professionals at Bees Knees, they've supported us whenever we've needed them. I absolutely recommend this nursery.

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Malaysia Nova.
2 years ago

Such a lovely nursery, with lovely staff. They’re soo passionate , welcoming & professional. My child is soo happy going there and I can see progression in his development. We both couldn’t be happier.

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Ian-Amy Clayton
5 years ago

I cannot recommend this nursery highly enough. Catherina and her team really care for the kids and it shows in their manner and the way they deal with the kids - and the kids demeanor as they respond to such a warm, loving environment. The room they have is very spacious and as such there is lots of room for the kids to move about and make great use of the space. As they have a large room they also have Karate, ballet and drama classes and outside they do sports. The outside space is also the largest out of any nursery in the area and they aim to get the kids outside a lot which is what we wanted. I liked their methods of dealing with conflict with the children and I felt that they really did care about the kids in their care. They go over and above for each child. We miss this nursery a great deal!

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warda sheikh
5 years ago

The staff are very friendly and welcoming, and children always were happy going in the bees knees nursery because they were welcomed with a smile. This always made my day easy. They provide a lot of different indoor and outdoor activities which children love and enjoy. We were almost every time going home with the kids work which showed the contniues hard work of the staff. Thank you for all the support you have provided with my children.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2007

  • February 2023Good
  • January 2023Good
  • April 2017Good
  • March 2017Good
  • January 2015Good
  • January 2015Good
  • February 2014Requires improvement
  • January 2014Requires improvement
  • November 2011Good
  • October 2011Good
  • November 2007Good

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