Busy Bees Clifton get 'Good' Ofsted report

Date : 22/07/2008

Busy Bees Clifton in Nottingham recently received a 'Good' Ofsted inspection, below are some of the highlights of the comments made by the inspector.

OUTCOME OF INSPECTION - GOOD

1. Children are cared for in a clean and hygienically maintained premises where effective daily routines contribute to their health and welfare. They benefit from vigilant policies and procedures, which are consistently followed by staff, to ensure they are not exposed to cross-infection.
    
2. Children experience a wide and varied range of well-planned, nutritious meals and snacks. These meals are provided including breakfast, two course lunch an tea. Foods purchased from local suppliers, including fresh meat and vegetables, ensure that eat high quality fresh foods.
    
3. Children, parents and carers are welcomed into the premises which are solely for their purpose. The nursery has a fully enclosed garden with the school grounds so children can play outdoors.
    
4. Children settle well and are building good relationships with peers and staff. They make active choices about their play from the wide range of activities available.
    
5. Children enjoy a range of well-planned creative activities, independently accessing media equipment including paint, crayons, coloured pencils and glue. Creative work is attractively displayed to value their achievements.
    
6. Children are highly valued as individuals and effective procedures work well in practice to ensure their individual needs are discussed and recorded. Clear policies operate to ensure children benefit from equal opportunities and inclusion.
    
7. Children with additional needs benefit from full inclusion within the nursery. Very good links are established with other professionals involved to ensure children receive appropriate care and support.
    
8. Consistent boundaries and age appropriate methods help children to become cooperative individuals. They learn to share and take turns and respond to methods including explanation, distraction and diversion techniques.
    
9. Staff are deployed effectively within the setting to support children’s care. An effective key worker system ensures their individual needs are met pertinent information is shared with parents.
    
10. The care and education that children receive is supported by staff who  have a sound understanding of nursery education and commitment to implement this.