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Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Thorpe

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Nov 2022)
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4.9(7 parent reviews) ·Northside Road, St. Andrews Business Park, Norwich, NR7 0HT · Norfolk
Number of places
72 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2022
Local authority
Norfolk

About this day nursery

Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Thorpe is an all-year-round childcare setting operating from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, catering for children aged 0-4 years. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted on 10th November 2022, the nursery provides an exceptionally motivating environment where learning begins immediately.

Children are enthusiastic to attend, confidently separating from parents due to the secure attachments they form with the friendly and attentive staff. The environment is carefully planned around children's interests, fostering curiosity, advanced concentration, and perseverance, with impeccable behaviour observed as children learn respect and kindness.

The nursery places a strong emphasis on communication, with a sequenced curriculum and consistent challenges across all age groups. Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a particular strength, with effective assessments and swift targeted interventions led by a passionate SENCo.

Children who speak English as an additional language are also exceptionally well supported in a language-rich environment. Both indoor and outdoor learning environments are deemed safe through robust risk assessments and daily checks, with staff encouraging supervised risks.

What it's like

Children are excited as they follow the instructions on the 'welcome walk' into the nursery, where friendly and attentive staff meet them. Children are happy to separate from parents swiftly, as they are confident within their surroundings and have developed secure attachments with staff. The exceptionally motivating environment is planned around the interests and needs of children, and learning starts immediately.

Exceptional teachingMotivating environmentStrong SEND supportLanguage-rich environmentImpeccable behaviourHighly effective key-person system

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Thorpe

Last inspected 10 November 2022 · Chrystal Buck

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 are excited as they follow the instructions on the 'welcome walk' into the nursery, where friendly and attentive staff meet them. Children are happy to separate from parents swiftly, as they are confident within their surroundings and have developed secure attachments with staff. The exceptionally motivating environment is planned around the interests and needs of children, and learning starts immediately.

Inspector highlights

  • The leadership team and staff are inspiring, continually evaluating the impact teaching has on children.
  • Teaching is exceptional, with staff demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the curriculum and how children learn.
  • Communication is supported extremely well, with a sequenced curriculum and consistent challenge.
  • Children who speak English as an additional language are supported extremely well in a language-rich environment.
  • Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a real strength.
Inspection #10234441 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents report that staff are 'lovely and incredibly supportive.'

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Assessment is effective and key persons alert the nursery's special educational needs coordinator (SENCo) of any gaps in learning. As a result, targeted intervention is provided swiftly. Support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a real strength.

Outdoor space

Risk assessments are robust and daily checks ensure both the indoor and outdoor learning environments are safe. Staff support children to take supervised risks and recognise danger.

Parent Reviews of Busy Bees Day Nursery at Norwich Thorpe

4.9
(7)
Rachel Carswell
5 years ago

Both of my children attend this nursery and we are extremely pleased with the care they provide. My son has struggled slightly with his speech and they have been incredibly pro-active in helping us with his progress in this area. My daughter has feeding issues and has an NG tube, but the team have been incredible with obtaining the necessary training to accommodate her needs. She actually now feeds by mouth so much better with the nursery team than she does at home! Both children thoroughly enjoy their days at nursery, and learn so much. The staff consistently go above and beyond to make the children happy and help them progress.

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Filipa Silva
a year ago

My daughter has been going to Busy Bees since she was 10 months old and loves it. Always happy when I drop her off and pick her up. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

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Stephanie Sykes
4 years ago

Such a brilliant nursery. The staff are fantastic and my son has flourished. Highly recommended

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Jenny Lincoln
4 years ago

Our daughter has always had excellent care from very friendly, knowledgeable staff.

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Inspection history
Improved from Good → Outstanding in 2022

Date: March 2004

  • November 2022Outstanding
  • March 2017Good
  • May 2013Good
  • June 2011Good
  • March 2004Outstanding

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