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HoneyBea Partnership # HoneyBea Partnership Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Dec 2023) · 5.0 (4 parent reviews) · Ashwell House, Ashwell Park, ILMINSTER, TA19 9DX · Somerset Number of places 40 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Dec 2023 Local authority Somerset About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery HoneyBea Partnership, located in Ilminster, provides childcare for children aged 0–4 years. The setting was rated Good by Ofsted at its latest inspection on 12 December 2023. At HoneyBea Partnership, leaders and managers carefully consider how children learn when developing their curriculum, helping them to build skills over time. For example, staff ensure children have many opportunities to develop physical strength in their arms and hands before they begin to write. Babies enjoy making marks by pushing and pulling trains through flour, while toddlers explore play dough, pulling, stretching, and patting it into different shapes. Older children use various tools to manipulate the dough. The nursery focuses on preparing older children for their transition to school, including developing mathematical skills and the ability to recall favourite stories. Children enjoy working together on large floor puzzles, showing perseverance when tasks become challenging. The staff at HoneyBea Partnership gather information from parents to plan experiences that support children's interests and help them settle in, fostering strong bonds between children and familiar, friendly adults who know them well. The setting has provision for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), with professional discussions conducted with leaders, managers, the Designated Safeguarding Lead, and the Special Educational Needs Coordinator during inspections. Children learn behavioral expectations from an early age, responding well to reminders and understanding the importance of sharing. The curriculum is designed to provide a balanced range of experiences that support children's development for future learning. What it's like When developing the sequential curriculum leaders and managers consider how children learn and help them to build skills over time. Older children begin to develop the skills they need in readiness for their move to school, including mathematical skills and recalling favourite stories. Children enjoy exploring large floor puzzles together, working well and persevering when tasks become challenging. Well-designed curriculum Strong bonds with adults Good communication skills Develops independence Effective safeguarding Fosters perseverance ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of HoneyBea Partnership Inspection date Dec 2023 Inspection no. 10319955 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50237419)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2725922) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=honeybea-partnership-ta19-9dx-2725922) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for HoneyBea Partnership Last inspected 12 December 2023 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend When developing the sequential curriculum leaders and managers consider how children learn and help them to build skills over time. Older children begin to develop the skills they need in readiness for their move to school, including mathematical skills and recalling favourite stories. Children enjoy exploring large floor puzzles together, working well and persevering when tasks become challenging. Inspector highlights - The curriculum is well-designed, providing children with a balanced range of experiences to help them develop skills for future learning. - Staff use information gathered from parents to plan experiences that support children's interests and help them settle. - Staff use their training well to support children to develop good communication and language skills. - All children form strong bonds with familiar and friendly adults who know them well. - Even from an early age children learn behavioural expectations, responding well to reminders and understanding sharing. Areas to develop - 1 organise group times to fully support those children who are two years old so that they remain engaged and interested in their learning - 2 provide opportunities for less confident speakers to be fully involved in conversations and to offer their views and ideas - 3 support older children further to develop independence and to explore their own ideas freely; support older babies to be involved in decisions about their play. Inspection #10319955 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50237419) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The inspector conducted professional discussions with leaders and managers, the DSL and the special educational needs coordinator during the inspection. ## Parent Reviews of HoneyBea Partnership 5.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKHxyaOnQ1fq3pDJf2QCFUJWKHfw7M3idc-LmHrJaMze-45CA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) India Thomason 5 years ago I would highly recommend Rose Cutters childcare. It’s an absolutely beautiful setting with a big garden and the staff are lovely, they go above and beyond to accommodate our needs. My children really enjoy coming and they love being part of the Rose Cutters family. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNDX3FmVU93EAE!2m1!1s0x487273a12532a86f:0x666a27d3f541e571) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW1bor4v7B3XuTV5GrnTU-aarX5v2VSNdILnsqFDj80tz6CMexd=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) David Anthony 2 years ago I have raised three children and used quite a lot of establishments over the years, This one is by far the best. 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[See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7379754730706298225&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: December 2023 - January 2024 Good - December 2023 Good ## Frequently asked about HoneyBea Partnership ### Is HoneyBea Partnership a day nursery or preschool? ### What stands out about the care and learning at HoneyBea Partnership? ### How does HoneyBea Partnership support children with SEND? ### What is HoneyBea Partnership working on developing? ### Which funded hours does HoneyBea Partnership accept? ## About the setting Honeybea Childcare is privately owned and registered in 2023, operating from Ilminster, Somerset. The co-owners manage the setting and hold appropriate early years qualifications at level 5 and 6. They employ a further nine staff, with seven holding early years qualifications at level 3 and one at level 2. The nursery is in receipt of funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years. 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