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Busy Hands Pre School # Busy Hands Pre School Compare Contact Nursery 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 - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## 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 children Creative play Good social skills Valued staff well-being Strong parent relationships Curriculum 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 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Busy Hands Pre School Inspection date May 2022 Inspection no. 10235949 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50187787)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY452793) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=busy-hands-pre-school-ln2-3ng-ey452793) 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 - 1 further extend opportunities for staff to enhance their professional development to help them understand how children learn - 2 strengthen communication with parents so they can contribute to their children's learning Inspection #10235949 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50187787) ## 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 2022 Good - September 2016 Outstanding - April 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Busy Hands Pre School ### What outdoor activities does Busy Hands Pre School offer? ### What ages of children does Busy Hands Pre School look after? ### How big is Busy Hands Pre School? ### How does Busy Hands Pre School support children with SEND? ## Nearby day nurseries in LINCOLN Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Busy Hands Pre School. - [ Ofsted: Good 1.3 mi ### The Granary Day Nursery Lincoln · LN2 3QD 4.2(9 reviews) ](/nursery/the-granary-day-nursery-ln2-3qd-2696344) - [ Ofsted: Good 2.0 mi ### Sudbrooke Pre-School Playgroup Lincoln · LN2 2SH ](/nursery/sudbrooke-pre-school-playgroup-ln2-2sh-253555) - [ Ofsted: Good 3.0 mi ### Beckside Pre-School & Nursery Lincoln · LN2 2NE ](/nursery/beckside-pre-school-nursery-ltd-ln2-2ne-2655202) - [ Awaiting first inspection 3.4 mi ### Children's Links RAF Scampton Lincoln · LN1 2FX 3.6(8 reviews) ](/nursery/children-s-links-raf-scampton-ln1-2fx-2782588) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.2 mi ### Little Jesters Pre-School Market Rasen · LN8 3SF ](/nursery/little-jesters-pre-school-ln8-3sf-ey491786) - [ Ofsted: Good 4.4 mi ### Greetwell Hollow Day Nursery Lincoln · LN2 4AG 4.7(25 reviews) ](/nursery/greetwell-hollow-day-nursery-ln2-4ag-ey452999) [See all nurseries in LINCOLN →](/search?q=LINCOLN) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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