Busy Bees Day Nursery at Eastbourne

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is goodnLeaders have made significant improvements since the previous inspection. They have rigorously evaluated the nursery and their organisational procedures to help develop the quality of the provision. This helps provide better outcomes for children.

nLeaders and staff have a secure understanding of their safeguarding responsibilities. They know the signs that would cause them concern about a child's welfare. Staff understand what to do if there was a concern about a member of staff, including escalating their concerns to other agencies.

nLeaders oversee their staff team well. They provide staff with effective supervision, training and support. Staff u...se their knowledge well and implement their good-quality teaching skills, to successfully encourage children's learning and development.

However, at times, leaders do not make the best possible use of their staff deployment so they can better meet younger children's individual needs.nStaff implement the key-person system effectively and work well with the children's families. However, occasionally, staff do not consistently help children learn about managing their own risks, particularly at mealtimes.

nLeaders have successfully developed their arrangements for checking the progress children make. They swiftly identify any gaps in development early and seek support from other professionals, where needed.nChildren make progress that is appropriate for their age and ability.

They confidently interact with adults and share their likes and interests. However, sometimes, staff do not take full advantage of opportunities to help children see that print carries meaning to aid their early reading skills.nParents are very positive about the nursery.

For example, they praise the staff for how they have helped them when they have really needed it. Parents comment that staff go above and beyond to support them. This helps to provide continuity in children's learning and care.