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Busy Bees At Biggleswade # Busy Bees At Biggleswade Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Aug 2021) · 4.6 (16 parent reviews) · Bantock Way, Biggleswade, SG18 8UQ · Central Bedfordshire Number of places 106 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Aug 2021 Local authority Central Bedfordshire About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 30 pm all year round, except for bank holidays. The nursery provides a welcoming and secure environment where children arrive happy and eager to explore thoughtfully arranged spaces. They are encouraged to make independent choices from a wide range of quality resources, fostering curiosity and a love for learning. The curriculum is designed to consider children's starting points and interests, ensuring they are supported in their next steps of development. Staff work closely with other professionals to provide support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they make good progress. Children benefit from opportunities for outdoor learning, spending quality time in the fresh air, which supports their physical development and promotes a healthy lifestyle. Older children show an early interest in literacy, beginning to form letters and words, and developing a good understanding of the wider world. Parents have observed that the nursery is managed "brilliantly," and staff "adore" the children in their care. The nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted on 19th August 2021. What it's like Children arrive at the nursery very happy and feel safe and secure, exploring thoughtfully arranged environments. They make independent choices from a wide range of good quality resources and show high levels of curiosity. Children thrive and develop a good understanding of the wider world, with older children beginning to form letters and words. Good Ofsted rating Secure attachments with staff Rich curriculum Strong parent partnerships Outdoor play ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am until 6.30pm all year round, except for bank holidays Term time / All Year All Year Established 2018 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Busy Bees At Biggleswade Last inspected 19 August 2021 · Lorraine Pike 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 at the nursery very happy and feel safe and secure, exploring thoughtfully arranged environments. They make independent choices from a wide range of good quality resources and show high levels of curiosity. Children thrive and develop a good understanding of the wider world, with older children beginning to form letters and words. Inspector highlights - Staff have a good understanding of children's previous experiences and focus on providing opportunities to broaden children's knowledge. - An effective key-person system is in place, and children have secure emotional attachments with all staff. - Staff act as positive role models, valuing what children say and helping them articulate themselves well. - Children benefit from opportunities to support their physical development and lead a healthy lifestyle. - The dedicated manager is inspirational and places a high priority on the well-being and professional development of staff. Areas to develop - 1 help staff find ways to give all children who speak English as an additional language more opportunities to use and hear their home language at nursery - 2 continue to develop staff practice to adapt activities in response to children's immediate interests. Inspection #10175048 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50169569) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Busy Bees At Biggleswade Inspection date Aug 2021 Inspection no. 10175048 Lead inspector Lorraine Pike Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50169569)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557600) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=busy-bees-at-biggleswade-sg18-8uq-ey557600) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents comment how the nursery is managed 'brilliantly' and how staff 'adore' the children who attend. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Staff work in close partnership with other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to make good progress. Outdoor space Children benefit from opportunities to support their physical development and lead a healthy lifestyle. They spend quality time outside in the fresh air. ## Parent Reviews of Busy Bees At Biggleswade 4.6 (16) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVk7c7pEvPjsagxYGUToM0phmSthhuxV8EGrpjeRl2D26KCMcaCyw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Mafalda Mateus 4 months ago My daughter has developed so well and all staff are kind and fun. I know she has an amazing time there and she's definitely learnt so many skills. They go above and beyond for her and always accommodate for her needs. She's bilingual and I know staff try their best to say some words in her other language. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GbVowOWpjRzB3UjNOVU5sVlBiakU0UVhaWVVIYxAB!2m1!1s0x4877cc3328d38907:0xadbd9334bf5eb02e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXjyyTbn1IamM8L6S_PkUjbXbyjI4U2Pd8pAHI3FVAb3n2m71x_CA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) David Humphrey 7 months ago Wonderful caring staff. Our children are happy and safe there, and very well looked after. Thank you! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2paVU1GTlJUalI0UVRNM1prZGtRMU54UkUxaVExRRAB!2m1!1s0x4877cc3328d38907:0xadbd9334bf5eb02e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWg5xzX-W5rxOHVeCGQeXJIvXrTlpp66NtWX0FZa6GmjjTXkg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Darryl Gough 5 months ago The level of care & help given to us and our daughter is above and beyond. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s5MVgxOHlVbmswU21JdFlVWkpWM1ZMTWtSUU5uYxAB!2m1!1s0x4877cc3328d38907:0xadbd9334bf5eb02e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI-elu4n5S17kkL-ZrW3pHHJBkGuZWTl2U8T1HbvPbhKeFNzg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Martyna Napiorkowska 2 years ago My little one absolutely loves it. Everyone is very friendly but also professional. Big thumbs up to the new chef Chris (I hope I got the name right from Mia’s stories) who makes “all the yummy food” ! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURKd29maXh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4877cc3328d38907:0xadbd9334bf5eb02e) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjXV8UIfmMeBx2hfwBvWk6X6eV7QwLLbJ4KctDrhU9-bDvdScYvC=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Lady T! 2 years ago Amazing nursery! Friendly staff, clean, safe and lovely healthy meals. My children absolutely love it! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURkbjVhWXl3RRAB!2m1!1s0x4877cc3328d38907:0xadbd9334bf5eb02e) Reviews from Google for Busy Bees At Biggleswade. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12519324393918083118&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Most recent inspection 19 August 2021 Good Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published. 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