Bedgrove’s Busy Bees Pre School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • Teaching of mathematics is strong. Staff consistently build on children's understanding of number and they quickly grasp counting and recognise changes in quantity, such as adding on or taking away. • Staff support children's personal and social development very well.

They lead by example and help children to understand how to show consideration for each other. Children listen to others, take turns and share resources willingly. • Children arrive happy and keen to start their day.

They demonstrate that they are confident and settled in the homely and relaxed atmosphere of the pre-school. • Children's good health is supported well. Staff encourage... children to eat healthy snacks and meals.

They provide many opportunities throughout the day for children to engage in physical activity. Children develop an understanding of the importance of taking physical exercise and eating a healthy diet. • The manager and her team work closely with other professionals to ensure children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) progress well towards the targets set for their achievement.

• The good plans in place for further developing the quality of teaching are not yet fully embedded for the new staff team. • The manager and staff communicate regularly with parents regarding the learning and development of their children. However, on occasion, the communication is not always successful.