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The Annex (Busy Bees) # The Annex (Busy Bees) Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Sept 2022) · Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, Pond Street, London, NW3 2QG · Camden Number of places 26 places Age range Up to 2 yrs Last inspected Sept 2022 Local authority Camden About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery The Annex (Busy Bees) was registered in 2014 and provides care for children aged two. It operates all year round, opening on weekdays from 7.30am to 5.45pm, and accepts funding for disadvantaged two-year-olds. Ofsted inspected the setting in September 2022 and rated it Good overall. The report noted that children are happy and thrive in a stimulating and calm environment. Staff are friendly and caring, forming secure attachments which helps children to feel safe and valued. According to the inspector, the curriculum is challenging and staff sequence children's learning to identify and support any gaps. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress. Outdoors, children use equipment such as a climbing frame, wheelbarrows and bicycles. Children behave very well and develop their independence and self-care skills. Partnerships with parents are positive, with good communication noted during transitions. Our ethos The Annex (Busy Bees) is dedicated to child-led learning, with a team focused on providing personalised support to foster each child's development. They offer a wide array of activities, from messy play to reading, all within a nurturing atmosphere. What it's like Children are happy and thrive in this stimulating and calm environment. Staff are friendly and caring, forming secure attachments with children, resulting in children feeling safe and valued. Children behave very well as staff are positive and have high expectations of children's behaviour. Stimulating and calm environment Positive staff, high expectations Enthusiastic, active learners Strong parent partnerships Developing independence skills ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 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://www.aboutearlyyears.co.uk/nurseries/hampstead/the-annex-busy-bees/#fees) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday - Friday: 07:30 - 17:45 Age range 1-5 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full Day Staff 8 Waitlist Waiting list ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Annex (Busy Bees) Inspection date Sept 2022 Inspection no. 10219888 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50197362)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY482402) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed Contact Nursery Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, Pond Street, London, NW3 2QG Opening hours Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 5.45pm ## Explore day nurseries near London - [Day nurseries in London](/search?q=London) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-annex-busy-bees-nw3-2qg-ey482402) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Annex (Busy Bees) Last inspected 26 September 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 are happy and thrive in this stimulating and calm environment. Staff are friendly and caring, forming secure attachments with children, resulting in children feeling safe and valued. Children behave very well as staff are positive and have high expectations of children's behaviour. Inspector highlights - Children are happy and thrive in this stimulating and calm environment. - Children behave very well due to positive staff and high expectations. - Children are enthusiastic and active learners, enjoying exciting activities planned by staff. - Partnerships with parents are positive, with good communication during transitions. - Children confidently develop their independence and self-care skills. Areas to develop - 1 Strengthen partnerships with parents so that they can further contribute to their children's learning. Inspection #10219888 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50197362) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection “ > parents comment that this move was smooth; they received good communication and their children's emotional well-being was well supported. “ > they discuss that they would like more opportunities to contribute to their children's learning. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision All children, including those with special educational needs and or/disabilities, make good progress in relation to their starting points. The curriculum is challenging and staff sequence children's learning, quickly identifying any potential gaps and putting in place appropriate support. Outdoor space Children are enthusiastic and active learners. They confidently use the climbing frame, push wheelbarrows and learn to pedal on bicycles. Inspection history Date: August 2016 - September 2022 Good - August 2016 Good ## Frequently asked about The Annex (Busy Bees) ### What is The Annex (Busy Bees)'s Ofsted rating? ### Does The Annex (Busy Bees) offer funded hours? ### What are the opening hours for The Annex (Busy Bees)? ### What age range does The Annex (Busy Bees) cater for? ### When was The Annex (Busy Bees) established? ### Does The Annex (Busy Bees) provide support for children with special educational needs? ### Is there outdoor play at The Annex (Busy Bees)? ### How can I contact The Annex (Busy Bees)? ## About the setting The Annex (Busy Bees) registered in October 2014. It is situated in the London Borough of Camden. The nursery offers care to the children of staff at The Royal Free Hospital. It is open Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 5.45pm, throughout most of the year. There are currently eight members of staff employed at the nursery, of whom six hold appropriate childcare qualifications at level 3 to level 6. 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