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Busy Bees Playgroup in Brighton

Ofsted: Good
(Feb 2024)
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5.0(1 Google review) ·Southwick Methodist Church, Manor Hall Road, Brighton, BN42 4NA · West Sussex
Number of places
25 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Feb 2024
Local authority
West Sussex

About this early years setting

Busy Bees Playgroup in Brighton provides a nurturing term-time preschool environment for children aged 2 to 4 years. Registered for up to 26 children, the playgroup operates from Southwick Methodist Church and is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.

Their core philosophy revolves around kindness, fostering independence, and adopting a child-led approach to learning, prioritising the safeguarding and wellbeing of each child. The facility features a spacious indoor playroom and a secure garden, offering daily free-flow access to outdoor play.

Busy Bees Playgroup was rated "Good" by Ofsted in February 2024, reflecting their ongoing commitment to quality early years education. They encourage parents to stay connected through their Instagram and Facebook pages, where updates and activities are shared.

The playgroup emphasises creating a safe, caring, and respectful atmosphere where every child feels heard and valued.

Our ethos

Our ethos is rooted in kindness, independence and a child-led approach. We are committed to creating a secure, caring environment where children feel safe, respected and listened to at all times.

What it's like

Children demonstrate positive and strong bonds with staff and are excited to arrive at the playgroup. Staff provide opportunities for children to develop physical skills and plan well-thought-out activities for all children, including those with SEND, ensuring enthusiastic engagement.

Term-time preschoolCharitable Incorporated OrganisationChild-led approachOfsted rated good

Pricing & funding

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday during term times. Sessions are from 9am to 3pm.

Age range

2-4 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Session types

Term-time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Playgroup

Last inspected 1 February 2024

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 demonstrate positive and strong bonds with staff and are excited to arrive at the playgroup. Staff provide opportunities for children to develop physical skills and plan well-thought-out activities for all children, including those with SEND, ensuring enthusiastic engagement.

Inspector highlights

  • Children demonstrate that they have positive and strong bonds with staff.
  • Staff provide opportunities for children to develop their physical skills.
  • Children build good levels of concentration and persist at their chosen activities.
  • Staff effectively promote positive behaviour.
  • Children with SEND, and those who are at risk of falling behind, are well supported by the manager and the staff.

Areas to develop

  • 1organise group activities more effectively to ensure all children, particularly younger or quieter children, are able to contribute and benefit more fully from the learning opportunities
  • 2develop further the arrangements to promote healthy eating and to support children to learn to make healthy choices in relation to food.
Inspection #10317332 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that communication is good and that staff are attentive and kind to their children.

They say that their children cannot wait to arrive at the playgroup and are reluctant to leave.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff plan well-thought-out activities to enable all children, particularly those who are disadvantaged or who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to take part. Children with SEND, and those who are at risk of falling behind, are well supported by the manager and the staff. Working with parents and other professionals helps staff to tailor the care and learning that is provided for children to meet their individual need. Effective use of additional funding enables children to access high-quality care and learning opportunities throughout their time at the playgroup.

Outdoor space

Staff provide opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. Children climb steps, ride bicycles and skilfully stack bricks on a pretend construction site. Children access books both inside and outside.

Google Reviews of Busy Bees Playgroup

5.0
(1 Google review)
Mike
4 years ago

My son loves this nursery and everyone there is very nice 👍

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Inspection history

Date: February 2011

  • February 2024Good
  • May 2018Good
  • September 2015Good
  • February 2011Good

Frequently asked about Busy Bees Playgroup

About the setting

Busy Bees Playgroup registered in 1992. It operates from Southwick Methodist Church in Southwick, West Sussex. The playgroup employs seven members of childcare staff, who hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 2 and above. The playgroup provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

URN
113398
Registered person
Busy Bees Playgroup Committee
Day care type
Full day care
Register
Early Years Register
Establishment type
Childcare on non-domestic premises
Previous rating
Good

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