Busy Bodies Childcare

In May 2025, child-height mirrors, fruit-cutting at snack time and bicycles gave Busy Bodies Childcare a practical, hands-on character. Children practised doing things for themselves through everyday activities.

At its May 2025 inspection, Ofsted rated the nursery Good, judged safeguarding effective and found that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities received good support. Two improvements were needed: smoother changes between daily routines and more precise planning for each child's next learning step.

The nursery is based at Syston Rugby Football Club Limited in Queniborough and accepts children aged 12 to 60 months.

The early years foundation stage provides the framework for children's learning, development and care, bringing play and everyday routines into their education. In May 2025, independence and kindness shaped the curriculum: children cut fruit, cleared their plates, helped tidy toys and used mirrors positioned at their height when wiping their noses. These are useful opportunities to practise self-care.

Music brought choice and challenge. Children selected familiar songs, remembered movements and experimented with quieter singing; daily group discussions also explored seasons and the calendar. Outdoors, scooters and bicycles supported physical activity, while wooden planks set across large tyres gave children a balance challenge requiring persistence.

Community experiences extended beyond the setting. In May 2025, children visited places of worship and had regular contact with residents of a local care home. Books representing different cultures and conversations using a globe gave them further ways to explore other people's lives.

In May 2025, staff modelled considerate behaviour, encouraging children to notice when a friend needed help. Families joined stay-and-learn sessions, taking part in children's learning, and contributed skills such as cooking and rugby. Progress updates and conversations with staff connected home and nursery experiences.

Staff observed children's development and worked with external agencies on additional support. However, the information gathered did not consistently translate into sufficiently targeted next steps. Team discussions and supervision provided opportunities to discuss key children and training needs.

An in-house chef prepared meals in May 2025, with fruit offered for children to serve themselves at snack time. Supervised handwashing, toothbrushing and explanations about applying sun cream made health routines part of learning to care for themselves.

Busy Bodies Childcare is at Syston Rugby Football Club Limited, Barkby Road, Queniborough, LE7 3FE. Opening hours are 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, across the year, with closures for bank holidays and two weeks at Christmas.

In May 2025, the setting provided funded early education for children aged two, three and four. That is a dated participation statement, rather than a promise of a funded place.

• Changes between activities. In May 2025, some routine changes involved prolonged waiting and children wandering rather than learning. Ask how lunchtime and snack-time transitions are organised now.
• Individual learning. The May 2025 improvement action called for sharper attention to each child's next steps. This matters for families seeking activities closely matched to their child's development.

Busy Bodies Childcare suits families who value practical independence, physical play and opportunities to join their child's learning. Its May 2025 strengths were tangible, from self-care routines to cycling and community contact. The balance is clear: engaging experiences, alongside a need for better-organised transitions and more individual precision in learning plans.