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Busy Bees Pre-School in Alresford

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2025)
·Village Hall, Main Road, Alresford, SO24 0AA · Hampshire
Number of places
26 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2025
Local authority
Hampshire

About this day nursery

Busy Bees Pre-school and Forest School, located in the charming rural village of Bishops Sutton near Alresford, offers enriching learning experiences for children aged two years up to school age. The curriculum is rooted in play-based education, aligning with the Early Years framework, and places a strong emphasis on outdoor activities, especially through its dedicated Forest School programme on Mondays and Fridays.

This commitment to nature-based learning fosters physical and emotional development in children. The pre-school operates with a focus on high-quality childcare, providing a nurturing environment for its young learners.

Beyond its core educational offerings, Busy Bees also engages with the local community through events like its Festive Food Fair, and maintains an active online presence to keep parents informed and connected. The pre-school consistently strives to provide a stimulating and supportive setting for early childhood development.

Our ethos

Busy Bees Pre-School's educational approach is rooted in play-based learning and the Early Years framework, with a strong emphasis on nature-based learning through its Forest School programme. This pedagogy aims to foster children's physical and emotional development in a stimulating and supportive environment.

What it's like

Children separate from their parents with ease as they happily enter this warm and welcoming pre-school. Staff implement a fun and stimulating curriculum, which focuses on developing children's independence and confidence, and carefully consider children's next steps in learning.

Forest SchoolEarly Years CurriculumRural SettingPlay-based Learning

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)
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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8.30am to 3pm, Wednesday 8.30am to 12 midday and Friday from 8.30am to 1pm

Session types

Forest School on Monday and Friday, hall based activities Tuesday to Thursday

Age range

2 years up to school age

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Bees Pre-School

Last inspected 20 January 2025

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 separate from their parents with ease as they happily enter this warm and welcoming pre-school. Staff implement a fun and stimulating curriculum, which focuses on developing children's independence and confidence, and carefully consider children's next steps in learning.

Inspector highlights

  • Children display a strong sense of belonging and show that they feel safe and secure.
  • Staff implement a fun and stimulating curriculum, which focuses on developing children's independence and confidence.
  • Children have many opportunities to be active in the fresh air and develop their physical skills.
  • Staff place high priority on developing children's communication and language skills.
  • Leaders have developed highly engaging strategies to involve parents and carers.

Areas to develop

  • 1support staff to consistently help children to understand the expectations for their behaviour and the impact of their behaviour on others.
Inspection #10376011 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents speak highly about the pre-school.

They comment that staff are lovely and communicate well.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those in receipt of additional funding are well supported. Leaders spend additional funding thoughtfully to provide the extra sessions, meals and resources that children require. Staff work closely with outside agencies to ensure that children have appropriate support in place.

Outdoor space

Children have many opportunities to be active in the fresh air and develop their physical skills. Younger children enjoy throwing a flying disc to staff, helping to develop their hand-eye coordination. Pre-school children are passionate about their forest school sessions, where they run and explore the natural environment.

Inspection history

Date: May 2009

  • January 2025Good
  • May 2019Good
  • May 2016Good
  • May 2015Good
  • May 2009Good

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