Pre-School

At Busy Bees, our ethos is rooted in the strong relationships we build with families, the positive development of the children in our care, and our active role within the community. Our staff are highly qualified, experienced, and confident practitioners who are dedicated to supporting every child’s growth and wellbeing.

We take a child-centred approach, with a committed team that values and nurtures the individuality of each child. Learning is carefully supported and enhanced through a wide range of resources, meaningful experiences, and by following the interests of the children in our care

Our preschool day begins at 9:15am, where children are warmly welcomed and encouraged to develop independence from the moment they arrive. They self-register by finding and placing their name card on the board, organise their belongings, and settle onto the carpet ready to begin the day together.

Registration time is a lively and engaging part of the morning. Children respond enthusiastically to their name, join in with updating the day, date, and month on our calendar, discuss the weather, and explore the weekly learning themes. This daily routine supports early communication skills, confidence, and a sense of belonging.

Each week, we introduce a new letter sound as part of our early phonics teaching. Children are invited to bring in items from home to share with their friends, helping to build confidence and develop speaking and listening skills. We follow the highly regarded Read Write Inc. program supporting children in learning letter sounds and formation, laying strong foundations for early reading while nurturing a genuine love of books and storytelling.

Child-initiated play is at the heart of our provision. Children are free to explore a wide range of high-quality resources, following their own interests and forming friendships through play. Alongside this, our experienced practitioners provide carefully planned adult-led activities each day, including creative opportunities such as painting, model-making, cookery, and sensory play.

Every child is supported by a dedicated key person, ensuring meaningful one-to-one interactions tailored to their individual needs, interests, and stage of development. Children also benefit from regular access to our outdoor environment, where they can explore, be active, and develop their physical skills.

Snack time is a relaxed and sociable part of the day, where children enjoy their own healthy snacks while developing conversation skills and learning about positive food choices in a supportive environment.

Following our mid-morning break, children take part in a variety of enriching group sessions throughout the week including Letters and Sounds, Music and Movement, Makaton Signing, Early Numeracy and Forest School

Our Forest School sessions, held in the local woodland, are a particular highlight. These sessions provide exciting opportunities for exploration, risk-taking, and hands-on learning in a natural environment, supporting confidence, resilience, and curiosity.

We are proud of our generous staff-to-child ratio, which allows us to provide high levels of individual support. This is particularly beneficial in preparing children for a smooth and confident transition into school.

Supporting school readiness is a key focus of our preschool. We actively encourage independence by helping children develop essential self-care skills, such as dressing themselves, managing fastenings, and building confidence with toileting.

It is a joy to see the progress children make during their time with us. They grow in confidence, develop strong listening and attention skills, and become increasingly independent learners.

Above all, we prioritise creating a happy, nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued, and inspired. They leave us with wonderful memories, strong friendships, and the skills they need for their next steps.

The morning session concludes with a group singing time, before children are collected at 12:15pm.

Children attending lunch club enjoy a relaxed mealtime together, finishing at 1:00pm. The afternoon session offers a more flexible, play-based environment where children continue their learning through a mix of child-led play and small group activities, alongside both Preschool and Toddlers.

Our day finishes at 3:00pm.