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Bees Knees Playgroup # Bees Knees Playgroup Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2024) · 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 only Countryside location with outdoor area SENCo trained staff Ofsted "Good" rating ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Bees Knees Playgroup Inspection date Sept 2024 Inspection no. 10363930 Lead inspector Kelly Hawkins Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259638)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY427901) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.beeskneesplaygroup.co.uk) Dunkirk Village Hall, London Road, Dunkirk, Faversham, ME13 9LF [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/0.9762/51.29204/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Dunkirk, Faversham - [Day nurseries in Dunkirk, Faversham](/search?q=Dunkirk%2C+Faversham) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=bees-knees-playgroup-me13-9lf-ey427901) 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 - 1 build more effective partnerships with staff at other settings that children also attend - 2 strengthen opportunities to engage parents in children's individual learning to further improve outcomes for children. Inspection #10363930 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50259638) 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) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ0XOpIkOGBgFu8lwpFZsNdAMDatRIIpHGaBXrc55Ihk8t1HQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Catrina Chaplin 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNBaE1MYzZBRRAB!2m1!1s0x47decdaf8c5c5ee3:0xfbc3b705db7577be) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUyxM6W3Imp1MLBMkkWeEGfnXdwEHj1KALA1fsustdUrqfNs2M=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Meg Perkins 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNndjhyS2JnEAE!2m1!1s0x47decdaf8c5c5ee3:0xfbc3b705db7577be) Reviews from Google for Bees Knees Playgroup. 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