Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bury St Edmunds

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is goodnPartnerships with parents are a key strength. Staff forge strong and trusting relationships with parents and keep them well informed about their children's development and well-being. Parents praise the staff team highly for the care and attention they give their children.

nChildren develop strong emotional bonds with their key person and other members of staff. Staff recognise the uniqueness of each child. Children are happy, settled and enjoy their time at nursery.

nOlder children are very well prepared for school. They develop confident social skills and are keen to talk to visitors about their learning. Staff have listened carefully to feedback ...from local schools and provide a wide range of opportunities for children to develop their independence, particularly during mealtimes.

nStaff assess children's progress accurately. They plan activities that interest children and enable them to take the next steps in their development. Staff work closely with other professionals to provide programmes for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

nThe manager reflects well on the provision and children's progress to continually improve practice and maintain good outcomes for children. nThe manager does not make the best possible use of the existing staff supervision system to seek further ways to develop first-rate teaching practice.nStaff do not consistently make the most of the questions they ask children to fully extend children's learning and promote their thinking skills.