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Busy Bees Pre School

Ofsted: Expected standard·Chapmanslade C of E School, High Street, Westbury, BA13 4AN · Wiltshire
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2025
Local authority
Wiltshire

About this day nursery

Busy Bees Pre School, located in Westbury, has been providing childcare on non-domestic premises since its registration with Ofsted in November 1996. Catering to children aged 2 to 4 years, the setting operates Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 17:00, with a capacity for 20 children.

The nursery embraces the EYFS curriculum approach and prides itself on its secure and inclusive practice for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), supported by targeted staff training and environmental adaptations. Staff use initial meetings to gather comprehensive information to meet the diverse needs of all children.

Daily outdoor play supports physical development, and parents appreciate the strong partnerships formed with the nursery. The setting cultivates a culture of kindness, care, and respect, fostering independence and positive self-esteem in children, though the consistency of curriculum delivery is an area identified for improvement to further reinforce learning and development.

What it's like

Leaders and staff build positive partnerships with parents, gathering information to establish children's starting points and meet their needs, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Children form trusting relationships with their key person, showing a secure sense of belonging and increasing independence. While children develop social skills and a love of books, the curriculum delivery can be inconsistent, limiting opportunities for consistent skill development and progress.

Inclusive cultureStrong PartnershipsKindness and careDaily outdoor playSEND support

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on an hourly rate for pre-school sessions, with additional rates for breakfast and after-school clubs. Fees include breakfast, snacks, and drinks, while hot lunches can be purchased separately. Invoices are issued termly across six terms per year.

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds
  • Pre-School£4.75 / hour
  • Breakfast Club (extended session)£4.50 / session
  • Breakfast Club (from 8AM)£3.50 / session
  • Afterschool Club (full session)£8.00 / session
  • Afterschool Club£4.50 / hour

Good to know

  • Breakfast, snacks, and drinks are included; hot lunches can be purchased separately.
  • Invoices are issued during the first week of each of the six terms per year.
  • Fees must be paid within one week by cheque, or within two weeks by cash or bank transfer.
  • Late payment fees apply if fees are more than two weeks in arrears.
  • No refunds are provided for absences due to illness, holidays, late drop-off, or early collection.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30 - 17:30, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only

Age range

2 years until school age

Term time / All Year

All_year

Session types

Breakfast Club, Afterschool Club

Established

1996

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Nov 2025

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
Expected standard
Needs attention
Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementNeeds attention
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
InclusionStrong standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
2 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Pre School

Last inspected 14 November 2025

Actions the provider must take

  • strengthen staff's understanding of the curriculum and ensure it is delivered effectively so that children make consistent progress in all areas of their learning and development

What it's like to attend

Leaders and staff build positive partnerships with parents, gathering information to establish children's starting points and meet their needs, especially those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Children form trusting relationships with their key person, showing a secure sense of belonging and increasing independence. While children develop social skills and a love of books, the curriculum delivery can be inconsistent, limiting opportunities for consistent skill development and progress.

Inspector highlights

  • The setting has created an inclusive culture, and leaders and staff quickly identify gaps in children's learning.
  • Leaders have formed excellent partnerships with outside professionals, creating continuity in children's learning.
  • Leaders and staff have created a culture of kindness, care and respect.
  • Leaders and staff place focus on supporting children's welfare and wellbeing.
  • Children demonstrate independence and positive self-esteem, supporting smooth transitions into school.

Areas to develop

  • 1Strengthen staff's understanding of the curriculum and ensure it is delivered effectively so that children make consistent progress in all areas of their learning and development.
Inspection #10125944 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Secure, inclusive practice throughout the setting underpins the effective strategies and approach that staff implement for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders target training to help staff gain the skills and knowledge they need to support children and their individual needs, and recent training has provided a deeper awareness of how to adapt the environment.

Outdoor space

Staff provide daily access to outside play, which children enjoy, supporting them to develop their bigger physical skills well.

Inspection history

Date: December 2011

The most recent inspection point has been hidden because the parsed entry didn't match the headline Ofsted rating (Requires improvement). We're re-checking it against the original report.

  • March 2020Good
  • April 2015Outstanding
  • December 2011Good

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