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Here you will find tips and hints from our experts on all things childcare. From helping your child get a restful night's sleep to activities to do during the half-term right through to weaning advice, our new blog is the go-to place fro all your questions.

Select one of the categories below or use the search bar to quickly find the articles that matter most to you.

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Tips for a Smooth Transition from Nursery to Primary School
Child Development & Learning

Tips for a Smooth Transition from Nursery to Primary School

The transition from nursery to primary school marks a significant change in routine, environment, and expectations. While every child adapts differently, there are steps parents can take to ensure a smoother transition.

by Busy Bees 28/03/2025 7 min read

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Tips for Expanding Your Childs Vocabulary

Tips for Expanding Your Childs Vocabulary

by Busy Bees 14/03/2025 5 min read
Parent partnership at nursery

Parent partnership at nursery

by Busy Bees 12/03/2025 6 min read
How to Deal with Separation Anxiety at Nursery

How to Deal with Separation Anxiety at Nursery

by Busy Bees 26/02/2025 6 min read
Understanding Learning Through Play

Understanding Learning Through Play

by Busy Bees 26/02/2025 6 min read

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Gill Jones MBE

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Jenny Shaw

Lead Academic
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Latest Blogs

<p>As we continue celebrating National Apprenticeship Week, we caught up with Chloe Russell, Centre Director at Busy Bees Chelmsford, to hear about her career journey.</p>

National Apprenticeship Week - Meet Chloe Russell

As we continue celebrating National Apprenticeship Week, we caught up with Chloe Russell, Centre Director at Busy Bees Chelmsford, to hear about her career journey.

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13/02/2025 min read

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<p>As the UK’s largest childcare provider, Busy Bees is dedicated to delivering early years education that inspires children to shape their own futures. But we know that to make this vision a reality, we need to empower our people too.  </p>

National Apprenticeship Week - Meet Ellie Boardman

As the UK’s largest childcare provider, Busy Bees is dedicated to delivering early years education that inspires children to shape their own futures. But we know that to make this vision a reality, we need to empower our people too.  

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10/02/2025 min read

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<p>Bee Curious, Busy Bees’ innovative curriculum, has risen to the occasion by becoming the UK’s only independently evaluated early years curriculum.</p>
Books and Storytelling

Why Bee Curious Stands Out The UK's Only Independently Evaluated Early Years Curriculum

Bee Curious, Busy Bees’ innovative curriculum, has risen to the occasion by becoming the UK’s only independently evaluated early years curriculum.

by Busy Bees

15/01/2025 5 min read

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