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Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Meridian

Ofsted: Good
(Apr 2023)
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4.9(17 parent reviews) ·5 Meridian Way, Meridian Business Park, Norwich, NR7 0TA · Norfolk
Number of places
112 places
Age range
0–5 yrs
Last inspected
Apr 2023
Local authority
Norfolk

About this day nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Meridian, established in 2003, offers childcare for children aged 0-5 years. The nursery operates all year round, from Monday to Friday, between 7:30 am and 6:00 pm.

During their latest inspection on April 18, 2023, the nursery received a "Good" overall rating from Ofsted. Children are welcomed with flexible settling-in arrangements, and staff are described as respectful, kind, and nurturing, playing alongside children and modelling the use of resources.

The curriculum is planned with children's interests and experiences in mind. Children learn to behave and be kind to each other through consistently applied boundaries.

For children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), tailored support is provided, with staff collaborating with other agencies and using learned techniques to help close learning gaps. Outdoor learning is encouraged, with children enjoying activities such as making creations with chalks on the concrete.

The nursery effectively tracks children's progress and quickly identifies those who may be falling behind. Parents and carers are actively involved in their children's learning through discussions, online applications, newsletters, updates, and a parents' forum.

The nursery also hosts events for parents to experience their child's learning and support it at home. Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with clear policies, regular staff training, and daily risk assessments to ensure a safe environment.

What it's like

All children receive a warm welcome from staff as they arrive at nursery, with flexible settling-in arrangements for new children. Staff are respectful, kind, and nurturing, playing alongside children and modelling the use of resources. They embed consistent boundaries for expected behaviour, helping children learn to be kind to each other.

Warm welcomeTailored SEND supportOutdoor playParent involvementIndividual progress trackingNurturing staff

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Meridian

Last inspected 18 April 2023 · Dawn Pointer

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

All children receive a warm welcome from staff as they arrive at nursery, with flexible settling-in arrangements for new children. Staff are respectful, kind, and nurturing, playing alongside children and modelling the use of resources. They embed consistent boundaries for expected behaviour, helping children learn to be kind to each other.

Inspector highlights

  • The manager is building a new team and is quick to identify and address areas for improvement.
  • Staff encourage children's independence and build on their existing skills.
  • Children's progress is effectively tracked and staff are swift to identify children who are at risk of falling behind.
  • Parents and carers are involved in their children's learning and receive valuable parenting advice.
  • Children are appropriately supervised and required adult-to-child ratios are met.

Areas to develop

  • 1encourage staff to engage more effectively with children at mealtimes and to model expected behaviours. In addition, support staff to better manage transitions to sleep times, so that all children are helped to rest in a calm, quiet environment
  • 2enhance the quality of teaching further by supporting staff to plan and deliver a curriculum that consistently supports all children, particularly those who are slower to speak, to develop their speech and language skills to the highest level
  • 3enhance the quality of learning by helping staff to understand and use a range of strategies that particularly support toddler-age children to express themselves and begin to regulate their own behaviours.
Inspection #10286304 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive tailored support. Staff engage and work cooperatively with other agencies. They use some techniques that they have learned to close gaps in children's learning and help them to reach their full potential.

Outdoor space

Children handle chalks as they make their own creations on the concrete outside.

Parent Reviews of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Meridian

4.9
(17)
Charlotte T
7 months ago

My daughter has been at busy bees since she was 13 months old. The staff are fantastic. The nursery have supported my daughter in learning and mastering a variety of skills and she has absolutely flourished. My daughter was a late walker and in a recent developmental review her key worker discussed how they had been creating games and activities that would encourage development of her gross motor skills. A special shout out to Holly, whom my daughter has a fantastic connection with, and shows genuine warmth and a desire to see her shine!

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Emily Bedwell
a year ago

Busy Bees Meridian Way has made returning to work so much easier than I anticipated. My son started in the Baby room in April when he was 7 months and he absolutely loves going. The staff are so friendly and truly love what they do. They keep me updated with what he has been up to that day and I feel confident leaving him there. I think national chains sometimes get a bad name but I really can't fault this nursery. My son comes home with different arts and crafts, they do themed activities, messy play and almost every time I pick up they are all playing happily in the garden area. The staff have helped so much with weaning too and the menu the chef makes is amazing. Your baby is in safe hands in the baby room. My son is really thriving in there and I couldn't be more grateful to the young women S & B that work there.

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Sarah Brunning
9 months ago

Busy bees is a fantastic nursery. When I took my son to visit for a show round the girl that showed us around was lovely and spoke to my child and introduced herself to him first which I felt was amazing and made him feel more comfortable. My son has loved his experience here

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Nicola Badley
7 years ago

Our first son has been at the nursery since he was 13 months old, now at almost 3 it's one of his favourite places. The staff are lovely and take a real interest in his development. He also has CMPA (Milk Allergy) and the chef team are fantastic at catering for his needs. Our second son will be starting at the nursery soon and no doubt will have the same fun and educational time while he is in fantastic care.

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Norwich Meridian
7 years ago

Such a wonderful nursery. Both my children currently attend, and absolutely love it. The staff are amazing, so caring and really take an interest in the children. The rooms are so well equipped for each age group and the transition through the rooms is managed really well by all staff. My children are very happy here, and often ask to go on Saturday’s and Sunday’s.

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Inspection history

Date: November 2011

  • April 2023Good
  • May 2019Outstanding
  • May 2018Outstanding
  • October 2016Outstanding
  • May 2013Good
  • November 2011Good

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