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Bees Knees Playgroup

Ofsted: Good
(Sept 2024)
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5.0(2 parent reviews) ·Dunkirk Village Hall, London Road, Dunkirk, Faversham, ME13 9LF · Kent
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2024
Local authority
Kent

About this day nursery

Bees Knees Playgroup, established in 2001, is a well-regarded nursery situated in the picturesque countryside village of Dunkirk. The playgroup operates during term-time and provides a warm and friendly atmosphere for children aged 2 and over, fostering social skills development.

With its own facilities at Dunkirk Village Hall, including a delightful outdoor area, children can enjoy activities like riding trikes and engaging in gardening, growing vegetables and flowers. The rural setting offers an enriching experience, allowing children to observe horses, ponies, and other wildlife playing outdoors.

The playgroup proudly accepts children of all abilities, with staff specially trained to support those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Bees Knees Playgroup is committed to working closely with parents to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports each child's individual growth and development.

What it's like

Children of all abilities are settled, confident and happy during their time at the welcoming and friendly setting. Staff encourage children to be independent. All staff have a good understanding of the interesting and challenging curriculum and plan activities children will enjoy.

Term-time onlyCountryside location with outdoor areaSENCo trained staffOfsted "Good" rating

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
  • Morning session£14.00 / session
  • Afternoon session (inc lunch session)£14.00 / session
  • Lunch Club£2.00 / session
  • Full day£25.00 / session

Key facts

Food

Snacks (fresh fruit, water, milk) provided; children staying for lunch need to bring their own packed lunch.

Opening hours

Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Age range

2 years old and over

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Morning, Afternoon, Lunch Club, Full day

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Bees Knees Playgroup

Last inspected 18 September 2024 · Kelly Hawkins

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 of all abilities are settled, confident and happy during their time at the welcoming and friendly setting. Staff encourage children to be independent. All staff have a good understanding of the interesting and challenging curriculum and plan activities children will enjoy.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager and staff establish secure and trusting relationships with all children and meet their needs well.
  • All staff support children who have SEND well and liaise closely with outside agencies.
  • Staff have a good knowledge of all areas of learning and implement a motivating curriculum.
  • The manager and staff support children to develop good communication skills.
  • The manager and staff use additional funding to support the individual needs of children effectively.

Areas to develop

  • 1build more effective partnerships with staff at other settings that children also attend
  • 2strengthen opportunities to engage parents in children's individual learning to further improve outcomes for children.
Inspection #10363930 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The manager and staff fully understand children's unique traits and personalities and meet their needs well, including for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). All staff support children who have SEND well. They liaise closely with outside agencies, such as specialist teachers. Staff implement helpful and consistent strategies that support children to learn.

Outdoor space

The manager and staff use additional funding to support the individual needs of children effectively. For example, they have purchased resources to support children to develop their physical skills and build on their interest in outdoor play.

Parent Reviews of Bees Knees Playgroup

5.0
(2)

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Inspection history

Date: September 2011

  • September 2024Good
  • January 2019Good
  • January 2016Good
  • September 2011Good

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