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Busy Bees at Leicester South Wigston # Busy Bees at Leicester South Wigston Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jul 2023) · 5.0 (1 parent reviews) · The Barracks, Tigers Road, WIGSTON, LE18 4WS · Leicestershire Number of places 75 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Jul 2023 Local authority Leicestershire 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 45am until 6pm, all year round, catering for children aged 0–4 years. The nursery received a Good rating in its latest Ofsted inspection on 27/07/2023. Babies are well-supported to settle, forming strong attachments with staff as their home routines are followed. Toddlers confidently engage with musical instruments, showing they feel secure in their environment. Older children learn social skills through collaborative projects, with staff effectively encouraging all to participate. The curriculum focuses on developing hand-eye coordination and strengthening small muscles, with staff demonstrating how to use tools like large musical balls and water bottles. Children are encouraged to enjoy books and develop problem-solving skills, from lifting flaps in storybooks to thinking about how to build a wolf-proof house. Outdoor learning is integral, with children building large-muscle skills and coordination in the garden. Staff support babies in taking their first steps and teach older children to roll hoops down a ramp. Staff also promote children's confidence and emotional well-being by complimenting their singing and engaging with babies' delight in making music. Parents praise the caring staff and their efforts in improving children's speaking skills. What it's like Babies build strong attachments with staff and are supported to settle. Toddlers confidently play musical instruments, demonstrating a sense of security. Older children develop social skills by working together on projects, with staff encouraging less confident children to participate. Strong attachments Problem-solving skills Social development Outdoor play Emotional well-being ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.45am until 6pm, all year round Term time / All Year All Year Established 2012 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Busy Bees at Leicester South Wigston Last inspected 27 July 2023 · Caroline Winterton 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 Babies build strong attachments with staff and are supported to settle. Toddlers confidently play musical instruments, demonstrating a sense of security. Older children develop social skills by working together on projects, with staff encouraging less confident children to participate. Inspector highlights - Staff focus on supporting children to develop hand-eye coordination and strengthen small muscles. - Staff support children to enjoy books and to solve problems. - Staff widen children's vocabularies as they play with musical instruments. - Staff promote children's confidence and emotional well-being. - The manager reflects on the quality of the provision and supports staff development. Areas to develop - 1 adapt activities more readily for younger children to follow their interests and ensure they are engaged in purposeful play and learning - 2 strengthen information sharing between staff so that all adults working directly with children have a secure understanding of how to manage individual children's behaviour. Inspection #10289638 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227792) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Busy Bees at Leicester South Wigston Inspection date Jul 2023 Inspection no. 10289638 Lead inspector Caroline Winterton Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50227792)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY443589) 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-leicester-south-wigston-le18-4ws-ey443589) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > "Parents speak of the caring staff and state that they teach children how to improve their speaking skills." Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child Outdoor space Children build their large-muscle skills and coordination as staff support them to exercise in the garden. Babies practise their early walking skills as staff hold their hands and help them to take their first steps. ## Parent Reviews of Busy Bees at Leicester South Wigston 5.0 (1) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI4VW452QLuqJbml-Eq7Ys9aUj7LkossiTfdCDcsNK4K1oTbQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) matia birch 8 months ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Kd01ETlFOMHhLVG1SU04xTlRTVXA1YVVOalRXYxAB!2m1!1s0x4877671b8c144973:0x78da6a8dbee31d81) Reviews from Google for Busy Bees at Leicester South Wigston. 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