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Mr Bee's St Augustine's

Ofsted: Good
(Oct 2021)
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5.0(1 parent reviews) ·St. Augustines Centre, Columbia Way, King's Lynn, PE30 2LB · Norfolk
Number of places
48 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Oct 2021
Local authority
Norfolk

About this day nursery

Mr Bee's Family Centre is a charitable organisation operating three centres that deliver high-quality childcare services to families. They collaborate closely with the Early Childhood and Family Services (ECFS) and other regional agencies in West Norfolk to cater to the diverse needs of families.

Additionally, the St Augustine’s Centre serves as a community hub. The organisation is committed to helping adults, children, volunteers, and employees realise their full potential through its employment structure, activities, and associated programmes and services.

The St Augustine’s Family Centre, established in 2007, offers education and childcare for children aged 2 to 5 years, featuring a toddler room, pre-school room, and crèche facilities. The Springwood Family Centre, operational since 2006, provides childcare for children aged 2 to 12, encompassing both nursery and out-of-school provisions, making it an ideal choice for parents employed at the local hospital.

The North Lynn Family Centre, opened in 2004, caters to children aged 3 months to 5 years, comprising two baby rooms, a toddler room, and two pre-school rooms. Mr Bee's started as a registered charity in King's Lynn in 1995, primarily focused on family support.

What it's like

Children, many of whom are learning to speak English as an additional language, develop warm, trusting relationships with staff. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. Children who find it hard to separate from their parents are particularly well supported. Their key person remains calm and reassuring and, as a result, children soon settle and enjoy their pre-school experience.

Charitable Incorporated OrganisationCommunity HubPartnership with ECFS

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 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.

Key facts

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 9am-3:30pm (Term Time Only)

Age range

3 months to 12 years (across all centres); St. Augustine's specifically 2-5 years

Term time / All Year

Term Time

Established

2018

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Mr Bee's St Augustine's

Last inspected 5 October 2021 · Dawn Pointer

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, many of whom are learning to speak English as an additional language, develop warm, trusting relationships with staff. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming. Children who find it hard to separate from their parents are particularly well supported. Their key person remains calm and reassuring and, as a result, children soon settle and enjoy their pre-school experience.

Inspector highlights

  • Managers and staff are sensitive to the potential effects of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic on children and their families.
  • The recently appointed acting manager leads her staff team well. There is a clear intent for learning and she oversees the delivery of the curriculum effectively.
  • All children benefit from an inclusive curriculum.
  • Staff chat easily with the children. They provide commentary about what children are doing as they pretend to put diesel in their lorry to make it move.
  • Staff maintain eye contact and show kind facial expressions as they play alongside the children. This helps children to feel secure and confident.

Areas to develop

  • 1support children, particularly those who speak English as an additional language, to further develop their language skills and give them plenty of time to think, formulate answers to questions and practise their speaking and pronunciation skills
  • 2support staff to make the most of teachable moments in order to further extend children's learning, help children to become more independent and support them to begin to resolve their own conflicts.
Inspection #10194348 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

All children benefit from an inclusive curriculum. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported. Some staff have undertaken specific training, to ensure they offer the best learning opportunities.

Outdoor space

Children have daily opportunities to play outside, regardless of the weather. They use their imaginations in the well-equipped outdoor kitchen. They dig and scoop up the wet mud into pots, pretending to make cakes. Children learn how to take safe risks and take turns as they climb steps and wait to slide down the slide safely. They pedal their cars around the outside track, learning which way to go to avoid a collision.

EAL / language support

Children, many of whom are learning to speak English as an additional language, develop warm, trusting relationships with staff. Staff have gathered familiar words in some of the children's home languages and have recently introduced sign language, to support those children who find it harder to communicate.

Parent Reviews of Mr Bee's St Augustine's

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

5 October 2021

Good

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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