Busy Bees News

5 Easter Scavenger Hunt Ideas

Fri, 27 Mar 26 15:34:20 +0000

Despite its habit of sort of… hopping around the calendar, Easter is typically the sign that spring has indeed sprung, so very much worthy of celebration.

Common Childhood Illnesses Whats Normal Through the Ages?

Wed, 25 Mar 26 12:13:58 +0000

Children get ill. Often. Whether it’s minor winter sniffles or full-blown duvets-on-the-couch flu, they’re much more susceptible to bugs than adults.

And while that’s—understandably—a panic-inducing idea for any parent, childhood illnesses are a natur

Busy Bees Wins Prestigious Award for Championing Apprenticeships and Future Educators

Tue, 17 Mar 26 10:23:56 +0000

Busy Bees has been awarded the prestigious ‘Employer Commitment to Apprenticeships & Training’ award, in recognition of its dedication to developing the future pipeline of early years educators.

A New Home for Playful Learning - Busy Bees Corby Weldon Park Nursery Opens to Families

Mon, 16 Mar 26 12:32:12 +0000

There’s a new buzz in Corby as brand-new nursery, Busy Bees at Corby Weldon Park, officially opens its doors to families, providing a safe, nurturing and enriching environment for up to 101 children.

Author Laura Henry-Allain Joins Forces with Busy Bees Nurseries as Childrens Reading Hits 20-Year Low

Tue, 03 Mar 26 14:36:19 +0000

Children at Busy Bees Nurseries in Perivale and the Wirral were treated to a magical storytelling experience this week, as award-winning author Laura Henry-Allain MBE joined them to help tackle a growing literacy crisis.

Top Tips for Potty Training

Fri, 27 Feb 26 12:32:11 +0000

Jenny Shaw, Busy Bees’ academic lead, shares her top tips for potty training and advice on how to successfully transition to using a potty.

Top Five Potty Training Books for Children

Fri, 27 Feb 26 12:22:04 +0000

There are plenty of potty-training books to help guide children through the experience and promote the process in a fun and entertaining way!

How to Manage Parental Burnout

Tue, 24 Feb 26 15:24:59 +0000

Parental burnout isn’t a fixed, one-size-fits-all thing. It’s unique to you and your experiences. There isn’t a neat, tidy definition. It simply doesn’t work that way.

5 Amazing Poetry Books for Children

Mon, 23 Feb 26 14:29:58 +0000

March 21st is World Poetry Day, and to mark the occasion, we’ve pulled together some picks for the best poetry books for children, each guaranteed to fill your bedtime read with joy.

Busy Bees Nurseries Take on Four-Books-A-Day Challenge as Children's Reading Hits 20-Year Low

Wed, 18 Feb 26 16:33:20 +0000

Children’s love of reading has fallen to an all-time low in 20 years*, but across Busy Bees nurseries in the UK, children are proving that the magic of storytime is far from lost.

National Apprenticeship Week - Meet Emily

Fri, 13 Feb 26 12:25:49 +0000

To close our National Apprenticeship Week series, we’re celebrating Emily Mellors, who has recently achieved her Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship at Solihull Discoveryland.

National Apprenticeship Week - Meet Mia

Thu, 12 Feb 26 10:22:01 +0000

Continuing our National Apprenticeship Week celebrations, we meet Mia Whinfield who has recently progressed to a Level 3 Early Years Educator at our Derby Silvertrees Nursery.

National Apprenticeship Week - Meet Hannah

Wed, 11 Feb 26 11:58:47 +0000

Today, we’re catching up with Hannah Jackson, our Level 3 Early Years Educator at our Birmingham Kings Heath nursery. Hannah has been motivated by the chance to make a positive impact on the children she cares for and becoming a role mo

Busy Bees Creates Over 500 New Apprenticeship Roles to Support Future Early Years Workforce

Tue, 10 Feb 26 14:21:42 +0000

Busy Bees, the UK’s leading early years education provider, has announced plans to recruit over 500 new apprentices across the UK, marking a significant investment in the sector and reinforcing its commitment to nurturing the future pipeline of early years talent.

National Apprenticeship Week - Meet Hayley

Tue, 10 Feb 26 10:29:06 +0000

Meet Hayley Rawlinson who joined our Telford nursery in 2013 and has recently celebrated achieving her Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner qualification.

Derby Nursery's Generosity Fuels Community Food Bank Effort

Mon, 09 Feb 26 09:58:02 +0000

Busy Bees Nursery at Derby Oakwood Bishops Drive received a special visit this week from the Mayor of the City of Derby, Councillor Ajit Singh Atwell, marking a special moment in the nursery’s commitment to supporting the local community.

5 Easy Science Experiments for Children

Fri, 06 Feb 26 15:27:49 +0000

Whether it’s the eruption of a baking soda and vinegar volcano or the giggle-inducing glee of going ice fishing, even the most basic of scientific experiments has all the ingredients to delight tiny minds.

Ofsted Praises Busy Bees Bamber Bridge for Strong Standards in Childrens Wellbeing and Inclusion

Tue, 03 Feb 26 13:09:50 +0000

Busy Bees Nursery at Bamber Bridge, has been praised by Ofsted for providing a nurturing, inclusive environment where children feel ‘safe, valued and confident’, achieving a ‘Strong Standard’ in Children’s welfare and wellbeing and Inclusion under the new Ofsted insp

A Guide to Meditation for Children

Fri, 30 Jan 26 13:55:57 +0000

One tool we have found works wonders for soothing and settling children is meditation, mindfulness and practicing calming activities which have long-term benefits for children’s overall physical and mental health.

Busy Bees Haywards Heath Nursery Secures Third Consecutive Outstanding Ofsted Rating

Fri, 30 Jan 26 11:17:31 +0000

Busy Bees Nursery at Haywards Heath have secured their third consecutive ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating, after being praised for creating a nurturing nursery where children form ‘strong, positive relationships with each other and staff’.