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Busy Bees Penistone

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Sept 2022)
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5.0(1 Google review) ·The National School, Church Street, Sheffield, S36 6AR · Barnsley
Number of places
42 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Sept 2022
Local authority
Barnsley

About this day nursery

Busy Bees Penistone is a day nursery in Sheffield for children aged from birth to four years. The day nursery operates all year round, from Monday to Friday, between 7.30am and 6pm. At its inspection in September 2022, Ofsted rated the provision as Outstanding. The report noted that children thrive due to the care and dedication of the staff team.

According to the inspector, the nursery has a clear, sequenced curriculum designed to build on children's existing knowledge and skills. Staff use a range of core stories and songs to develop communication and literacy. Children are engaged in hands-on learning experiences, including messy play activities for babies and toddlers. The Ofsted report also highlights that staff work with parents to introduce targeted programmes to support children with their speech and language. Outings are planned to help children learn about the local community and the natural world.

What it's like

Children thrive in this nursery due to the care and dedication of the provider and staff team. They behave well and develop positive attitudes to learning, making their own choices and decisions from a young age. Staff focus on developing children's social and communication skills in a language-rich environment.

Ofsted OutstandingCommunity FocusedExperienced StaffFull Day careSessional Care

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6pm

Term time / All Year

All Year

Session types

Full Daycare, Sessional

Registered with Ofsted

2014

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Penistone

Last inspected 12 September 2022 · Melanie Arnold

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 thrive in this nursery due to the care and dedication of the provider and staff team. They behave well and develop positive attitudes to learning, making their own choices and decisions from a young age. Staff focus on developing children's social and communication skills in a language-rich environment.

Inspector highlights

  • The provider has identified a clear curriculum, in conjunction with staff and parents, which is sequenced to build on children's prior knowledge and skills.
  • Staff introduce children to a range of core stories and songs, helping to build on their communication, language, and literacy skills.
  • All children remain focused and engaged in their play, with staff planning a wide range of interesting, hands-on learning experiences.
  • Babies and two-year-olds spend long periods of time engrossed in messy play activities, exploring sensory experiences and developing language and physical skills.
  • Parents confirm they receive comprehensive feedback on their children's care and learning, with positive links created through activities like taking home "Dennis bear".
Inspection #10229719 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff quickly identify children who are at risk of falling behind in their development. They introduce targeted programmes to support children's speech and language. These early interventions, as well as working in partnership with parents and other professionals, have a positive impact on supporting children to catch up with their peers.

Outdoor space

The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. Outings are planned with a clear focus in mind. They are used to help children to learn about the local community and the natural world, while also supporting them to learn important safety messages.

Google Reviews of Busy Bees Penistone

5.0
(1 Google review)

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Inspection history

Date: October 2016

  • September 2022Outstanding
  • October 2016Outstanding

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