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Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bishops Stortford Thorley Park

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
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4.9(9 parent reviews) ·16 The Thorley Centre, Thorley Park, Bishops Stortford, CM23 4EG · Hertfordshire
Number of places
55 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Hertfordshire

About this day nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bishops Stortford Thorley Park, established in 1995, offers a warm and nurturing environment for children aged 0-4 years. 30pm all year round, the nursery ensures children form strong bonds with staff, fostering a sense of safety and security.

The latest Ofsted inspection, on 5th January 2023, rated the nursery as 'Good'. Babies receive individualised care, including comforting cuddles and gentle soothing for sleep, while older children enjoy engaging outdoor play, such as the traffic light game in the garden.

Children demonstrate good attitudes to learning through well-planned activities that cater to their individual needs and interests. The curriculum, described as ambitious by inspectors, is effectively implemented by staff who create interesting and engaging activities, with a particular focus on developing a love of reading.

Care for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a particular strength, with the manager and Special Educational Needs Coordinator working closely with parents and professionals to provide necessary support and effective use of additional funding. Toddlers are encouraged to be independent, learning to put on their own coats and shoes, while older children focus on fastening zips.

Parents commend the nursery for its 'home-from-home environment' and the 'wonderful learning experiences' their children receive.

What it's like

Children thoroughly enjoy their time at this warm and nurturing nursery, forming strong bonds with staff that make them feel safe and secure. Babies' individual needs are well met, while older children enjoy playing with friends, sharing, and taking turns. Children show good attitudes to learning through a range of exciting, well-planned activities linked to their individual needs and interests.

Warm and nurturing environmentStrong bonds with staffAmbitious curriculumSEND support a strengthLove of readingStrong parent partnerships

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6.30pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bishops Stortford Thorley Park

Last inspected 5 January 2023 · Diane Middleton

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 thoroughly enjoy their time at this warm and nurturing nursery, forming strong bonds with staff that make them feel safe and secure. Babies' individual needs are well met, while older children enjoy playing with friends, sharing, and taking turns. Children show good attitudes to learning through a range of exciting, well-planned activities linked to their individual needs and interests.

Inspector highlights

  • Care for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength of the nursery.
  • The management team has created an ambitious curriculum that is shared well with staff, who plan interesting and engaging activities.
  • Children develop a love of reading, with books freely available and children showing understanding of how to handle them.
  • Staff consistently support children in their communication and language development, repeating words and narrating activities.
  • Partnerships with parents are very strong, with parents speaking highly about the quality of care and education.

Areas to develop

  • 1enhance staff teaching skills, so that all staff are able to extend and challenge children's learning, ensuring that they all make the best possible progress.
Inspection #10265379 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that the nursery offers a home-from-home environment.

They say that their children are very happy and have wonderful learning experiences during their time at the nursery.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Care for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength of the nursery. The manager and the special educational needs coordinator work closely with parents and other professionals to ensure that children get the required levels of support they need. The manager carefully considers how to use additional funding to best support children, such as enhancing a specific area to support their personal, social, and emotional development, ensuring all children make good progress.

Outdoor space

Older children enjoy playing with their friends and smile and laugh together as they play the traffic light game in the garden. Toddlers persevere to put on their coat and shoes when going outdoors.

Parent Reviews of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bishops Stortford Thorley Park

4.9
(9)
Heather Tanner
3 years ago

Fantastic staff and resources. My son loves attending. I regularly see developmental improvements, such as speech, that I know have come about through the nursery.

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Melanie Rust
2 years ago

My little boy loves Busy Bees. The staff are fantastic and they have become a part of our family in a way. Can't fault them.

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Inspection history

Date: January 2009

  • January 2023Good
  • June 2017Good
  • April 2015Good
  • January 2009Good

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