Opening hours
Monday to Friday, from 9am to 3pm.
St. Dunstans Honeybees
Ofsted: Good
(Nov 2023)
Number of places
18 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2023
Local authority
Somerset
About this day nursery
St Dunstan's Honeybees Playgroup, located in Glastonbury, Somerset, offers high-quality, affordable childcare, priding itself on a child-centred approach where children are encouraged to lead their own learning. The nursery focuses on "in the moment planning," adapting activities to individual interests and fostering confidence in choices.
With a newly refurbished indoor environment designed for safety and security, children have ample opportunities to play both inside and out, helping them reach their full potential. The team consists of highly qualified staff, exceeding national averages in their credentials, and is dedicated to providing high-quality interactions that extend children's learning and development.
As a registered charity, the playgroup is deeply invested in the well-being and growth of the children in its care.
Our ethos
The nursery's ethos is a child-centred approach where children lead their own learning, focusing on "in the moment planning" that adapts to individual interests and encourages children to make choices. They aim to foster confidence and extend learning through high-quality interactions.
What it's like
Children are warmly welcomed into the setting by caring staff, who form strong bonds with them, ensuring their emotional needs are met. Staff know children well, valuing their input and fostering their self-confidence. A clear display helps parents and staff understand how the curriculum, designed by the whole team, nurtures children's learning through a breadth of opportunities with a strong focus on personal, social and emotional development.
Child-led learningHighly qualified staffNewly refurbished environmentRegistered charity
Pricing & funding
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Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for St. Dunstans Honeybees
Last inspected 1 November 2023
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 warmly welcomed into the setting by caring staff, who form strong bonds with them, ensuring their emotional needs are met. Staff know children well, valuing their input and fostering their self-confidence. A clear display helps parents and staff understand how the curriculum, designed by the whole team, nurtures children's learning through a breadth of opportunities with a strong focus on personal, social and emotional development.
Inspector highlights
- Children are warmly welcomed by caring staff, who form strong bonds with them.
- Staff are excellent role models, encouraging respect and kindness among children.
- Staff use circle time effectively to enhance listening and language skills, and encourage enthusiasm for learning.
- Staff provide enriching experiences by learning about their community and cultural festivals.
- Leaders and managers are well organised and support their staff through regular meetings, supervision and training opportunities.
Areas to develop
- 1organise routines more effectively so that children learn good hygiene practices
- 2develop children's independence further during daily routines, so they learn to take care of their own needs and do things for themselves.
Inspection #10305621 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
parents say that there are effective communication channels that inform them about what their children are doing, enjoying and how they are progressing.
They particularly praise the kind nature of the knowledgeable staff, especially the support given to the whole family.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
Outdoor space
The inspector observed staff and children's interactions during the day, both in the indoor and outdoor environments. Staff provide enriching experiences when children learn more about their community, for example, they walk around the adjoining school field and notice seasonal changes.
Inspection history
Date: April 2004
- December 2023Good
- November 2023Good
- March 2018Good
- February 2018Good
- October 2014Good
- September 2014Good
- December 2010Requires improvement
- December 2007Good
- April 2004Good
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