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Mr Bee's Springwood # Mr Bee's Springwood Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Jun 2022) · 4.0 (4 parent reviews) · Springwood High School, Queensway, King's Lynn, PE30 4AW · Norfolk Number of places 48 places Age range 2–5 yrs Last inspected Jun 2022 Local authority Norfolk 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 Mr Bee's Springwood Family Centre offers education and childcare for children aged 2 to 12. Established in 2006, it provides both a nursery and an out-of-school club. The nursery operates from the premises of Springwood High School and is led by Matthew Foulkes, who progressed from an apprentice to Centre Lead. The dedicated team of Early Years Practitioners strives to deliver high-quality care, focusing on the individual needs of each child. The centre features distinct rooms like "Tobee" for construction, imagination, and exploration, and "Busy Bee" for creativity and relaxation. Conveniently located near Reffley Woods and local playgrounds, it also has access to the high school playing fields, making it ideal for working parents, particularly those employed at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The nursery also offers pick-up and drop-off services from St Martha’s and Gaywood Primary schools. What it's like Children are enthusiastic about their time in the setting and particularly enjoy role-play and group activities. They develop close bonds with staff, fostering a sense of safety and confidence, and good independence skills by helping with daily tasks. Out-of-school provision Located within school grounds Experienced team ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://mrbeesfscentre.co.uk/springwood/) ## Key facts Session types Breakfast Club, Afterschool Club, Holiday Club Opening hours Monday - Friday: 7:30AM - 6:00PM Age range 2 to 12 years Term time / All Year All Year Established 2018 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Mr Bee's Springwood Last inspected 30 June 2022 · Kate Hipperson 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 are enthusiastic about their time in the setting and particularly enjoy role-play and group activities. They develop close bonds with staff, fostering a sense of safety and confidence, and good independence skills by helping with daily tasks. Inspector highlights - The setting has made good progress since the previous inspection and the curriculum is now well planned. - Overall, staff's professional development and training have a positive impact on the education offered. - Leaders place a strong focus on promoting children's communication and language skills, and those who speak English as an additional language make good progress. - Leaders and managers identify learning gaps and implement specific plans and purposeful small-group activities to help children catch up. - Staff support children to understand daily routines and prepare them for changes in activity, helping them to be ready to learn. Areas to develop - 1 support all staff to continue to develop their understanding, and delivery, of the challenging curriculum to the highest standards, to raise the achievements of children higher - 2 find ways to support less-confident children to join in more actively during free- play times. Inspection #10202431 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50190536) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Mr Bee's Springwood Inspection date Jun 2022 Inspection no. 10202431 Lead inspector Kate Hipperson Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50190536)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY561754) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=mr-bee-s-springwood-pe30-4aw-ey561754) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and managers identify where children have gaps in their learning and put in place specific plans to help them to make better progress. Each day, staff lead purposeful small-group activities to help children to catch up with their peers in any areas in which they are identified as needing extra support. Outdoor space Outdoors, children gather together to make 'tiger food' by digging for the mud and mixing it with water. Many children choose to spend a long time playing actively in the outdoor area, which contributes to their well-being and physical fitness. EAL / language support Those children who speak English as a second or additional language make good progress in acquiring English. ## Parent Reviews of Mr Bee's Springwood 4.0 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLAFu7y1zkRSiDE6xW9oIHRRYF_bTNnollhMZrOLCqxlUkRJw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Lisa Austin 4 years ago Both of my children attend Mr Bee’s (one in nursery and one in breakfast and after school club). The staff are amazing! They help the children to develop, they care for them and they love them. I couldn’t ask for more. I never have to worry that they’re not happy and being looked after. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURXdWZIbWd3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d78b0e404ca411:0x4a5849c81ca204ba) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJlc3Dy8L41AdF-SBjmaoioz6QxDeWZejPMkJkxgoxBVhvNyQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Anna Aleksandrova 3 years ago Amazing team. Thank you for everything you did for our little girl [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1elAtWnh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x47d78b0e404ca411:0x4a5849c81ca204ba) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUYaTfCIjQegG-vN3fucN7OudPbpHZCgxe0I4TBKkLKwKdBGuTx=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) RavenEyZz 8 years ago Epic if you like that sort of thing [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURnb3NHTnhRRRAB!2m1!1s0x47d78b0e404ca411:0x4a5849c81ca204ba) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJvNkyD35cKqu9I0GGiwihL_OtE_fbw6xtqm1F10WpxchY_RA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Diane Redman 9 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNnb3ZUWExREAE!2m1!1s0x47d78b0e404ca411:0x4a5849c81ca204ba) Reviews from Google for Mr Bee's Springwood. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5357112880579871930&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2022 Date: July 2021 - June 2022 Good - July 2021 Requires improvement ## Frequently asked about Mr Bee's Springwood ### When did Springwood begin operating? ### What is Springwood working on improving? ### What does Springwood do well? ### Does the setting offer holiday care? ### How does Springwood support children with SEND? ### Is Mr Bee's Springwood Ofsted registered? ## Nearby day nurseries in King's Lynn Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Mr Bee's Springwood. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Phoenix Montessori Nursery King's Lynn · PE30 4ET ](/nursery/phoenix-montessori-nursery-pe30-4et-259576) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.7 mi ### Gaywood First Steps King's Lynn · PE30 4QF ](/nursery/gaywood-first-steps-pe30-4qf-2565426) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Tom Thumb Nursery: Reffley King's Lynn · PE30 3EH 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/tom-thumb-nursery-reffley-pe30-3eh-ey540516) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.9 mi ### Mr Bee's North Lynn Kings Lynn · PE30 2ND ](/nursery/mr-bee-s-north-lynn-pe30-2nd-ey561753) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Apple Wood Children's Nursery King's Lynn · PE30 2QW ](/nursery/apple-wood-children-s-nursery-pe30-2qw-254313) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Mr Bee's St Augustine's King's Lynn · PE30 2LB ](/nursery/mr-bee-s-st-augustine-s-pe30-2lb-ey561755) [See all nurseries in King's Lynn →](/search?q=King%27s+Lynn) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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