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Busibodies # Busibodies Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Outstanding (Jul 2025) · Ferry Road West, Skippingdale, Scunthorpe, DN15 8EA · North Lincolnshire Number of places 49 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2025 Local authority North Lincolnshire About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Busibodies, located in Scunthorpe, is an Outstanding rated nursery that provides high-quality care and education for children aged 0-4 years. Open Monday to Friday, all year round, with sessions from 8am to 6pm, it offers a consistent and nurturing environment for young children. The nursery prides itself on an inspirational and inclusive ethos where children are visibly happy, confident, and have a strong sense of belonging. The curriculum, carefully planned by leaders and staff, is exciting, flexible, and aspirational, ensuring children make excellent progress across all areas of learning. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive precise, tailored support to help them achieve their goals. What it's like Children excel in this inspirational nursery. They are extremely happy and confident in their surroundings and consistently demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. A positive, inclusive ethos is evident across all the nursery rooms. Outstanding rating Experienced staff Strong parent partnerships Engaging curriculum Excellent SEND support Outdoor learning opportunities ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 8am until 6pm. Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Busibodies Last inspected 23 July 2025 · Rose Tanser Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Outstanding Quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding What it's like to attend Children excel in this inspirational nursery. They are extremely happy and confident in their surroundings and consistently demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. A positive, inclusive ethos is evident across all the nursery rooms. Inspector highlights - Nursery leaders are passionate about providing very high levels of care and learning for children. - The nursery provides high-quality care and education, offering mentoring and support to other local settings and schools. - Partnerships with parents are exceptional, with parents fully involved in the nursery. - Staff interactions with the children are consistently outstanding, with staff knowing children well and providing appropriate challenge. - Children who receive additional funding are exceptionally well supported in achieving their curriculum goals. Inspection #10392954 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284831) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Busibodies Inspection date Jul 2025 Inspection no. 10392954 Lead inspector Rose Tanser Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50284831)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482558) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=busibodies-dn15-8ea-ey482558) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents praise the nursery staff for the wonderful experiences they plan for children. > They know their children are very happy and safe, which gives them much reassurance. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive precisely the additional support they need to succeed. Outdoor space Staff are very skilled at responding to children's interests, for example the birds that have nested in the nursery garden. They show children how to use binoculars so they can see the birds more clearly. Inspection history Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2025 Date: November 2015 - July 2025 Outstanding - October 2019 Good - June 2019 Inadequate - November 2015 Good ## Frequently asked about Busibodies ### Does Busibodies have an Ofsted rating? ### What stands out about Busibodies? ### What kind of childcare setting is Busibodies? ### How does Busibodies support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in Scunthorpe Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Busibodies. - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Little Owls Scunthorpe · DN15 8LG ](/nursery/little-owls-dn15-8lg-ey467571) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 mi ### Daisy Chains Scunthorpe · DN15 7RW ](/nursery/daisy-chains-dn15-7rw-ey391692) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.4 mi ### Little Tots Nursery Scunthorpe · DN15 7PE 3.4(5 reviews) ](/nursery/little-tots-nursery-dn15-7pe-ey547716) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.6 mi ### Kingsway Children's Centre Scunthorpe · DN17 1AJ 4.3(107 reviews) ](/nursery/kingsway-children-s-centre-dn17-1aj-205736) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.6 mi ### Toy Box Nursery Scunthorpe Scunthorpe · DN16 1AA ](/nursery/toy-box-nursery-scunthorpe-limited-dn16-1aa-ey482982) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 1.7 mi ### The Ark Day Nursery Scunthorpe · DN16 1ST 4.5(8 reviews) ](/nursery/the-ark-day-nursery-dn16-1st-ey497563) [See all nurseries in Scunthorpe →](/search?q=Scunthorpe) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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