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Busy Hands Pre School

Ofsted: Good
(May 2022)
·Village Hall, Ryland Road, LINCOLN, LN2 3NG · Lincolnshire
Number of places
24 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
May 2022
Local authority
Lincolnshire

About this day nursery

15pm, adhering to term-time only. This childcare setting provides a nurturing environment for children aged 2 to 4 years.

The latest Ofsted inspection, carried out on 16 May 2022, rated the pre-school as 'Good' overall. Children at Busy Hands Pre School are observed to be happy and settle quickly, forming secure emotional attachments.

They engage enthusiastically in a variety of activities, from junk modelling to planting. The curriculum focuses on preparing children with essential life skills, including understanding the world and the importance of recycling.

Staff effectively teach good social skills and encourage children to follow pre-school rules. Outside, children are encouraged to use their creative and imaginative skills, for example, by creating a watery slope with a drainpipe to run toy cars down.

This outdoor play fosters discussions about speed and distance. The pre-school has a strong commitment to supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Staff utilise additional funding to purchase resources that help meet individual needs, such as creating specialised bags to support language development. Parents consistently appreciate the hard work of the staff in supporting their children.

What it's like

Children of all ages are happy and settle quickly, showing secure emotional attachments. They engage enthusiastically in activities, such as junk modelling and planting. Children listen and respond well to staff, following routines and demonstrating good behaviour, including helping with tasks like cleaning tables.

Happy childrenCreative playGood social skillsValued staff well-beingStrong parent relationshipsCurriculum for future skills

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9.15am until 3.15pm, and Friday 9.15am until 12.15pm

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Busy Hands Pre School

Last inspected 16 May 2022

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 of all ages are happy and settle quickly, showing secure emotional attachments. They engage enthusiastically in activities, such as junk modelling and planting. Children listen and respond well to staff, following routines and demonstrating good behaviour, including helping with tasks like cleaning tables.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are happy and settle quickly, showing secure emotional attachments.
  • Staff well-being is highly valued, and they feel well-supported by the provider.
  • Children are provided with a curriculum that prepares them with skills for the future, including understanding the world and recycling.
  • Children are supported to learn good social skills and understand the importance of following rules.
  • Staff use additional funding for eligible children to meet their individual needs, such as creating specialised learning bags.

Areas to develop

  • 1further extend opportunities for staff to enhance their professional development to help them understand how children learn
  • 2strengthen communication with parents so they can contribute to their children's learning
Inspection #10235949 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that they appreciate the hard work the staff do to support their children.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff use additional funding for eligible children to help meet their individual needs. An example of this is they buy resources to create bags that relate to specific areas of learning, such as children's language development.

Outdoor space

Outside, children use their creative and imaginative skills. For example, they pour water down a drainpipe to create a watery slope to run their toy cars down.

Inspection history

Date: April 2013

  • May 2022Good
  • September 2016Outstanding
  • April 2013Good

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