Busy Bees Day Nursery at Bristol, Portishead

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Summary of key findings for parents

This provision is good • The caring staff team builds strong bonds with children to help promote their emotional well-being.

For example, all children demonstrate a real sense of belonging and respond well to the close interactions with staff. • Leaders and managers are reflective and have a clear view of the setting's strengths and areas for further development. They have a strong drive to raise standards and promote the best possible outcomes for all children.

• Managers and staff are very good role models. They teach children to build strong friendships and to show kindness, respect and tolerance as they play. Children behave extremely well and are confident, happy an...d secure.

• Children benefit from daily outdoor play in the exciting outdoor areas. Staff guide children's risky play particularly well to help them to learn ways to keep themselves safe and support their physical development. • The varied educational programme is reflective of children's individual interests and needs, and is well implemented by staff.

This helps motivate children to engage well and encourages them to be eager to try new experiences. • Opportunities are occasionally missed for children to gain independence when staff carry out tasks for children that they could do for themselves. • Staff miss opportunities to teach children to recognise numbers and count to help develop their early mathematical skills.