Busy Bees Day Nursery Durham

💦Water Safety💦

As part of the National Water Safety Education Pathway, we’ll be introducing water safety learning in nursery for our children from the age of 3.
The National Water Education Pathway provides age-appropriate guidance to help children develop the knowledge, skills and awareness they need to stay safe around water.

What will we be learning?
Throughout the year, we’ll be building children’s foundational water safety awareness through fun, age-appropriate activities, stories, discussions, role play and practical learning.

We’ll explore things such as:
🏊 How to float and what to do if we find ourselves in water
🩱 What to wear in and around water and why appropriate swimwear and buoyancy aids are important
⚠️ Recognising dangers and understanding that water can be unpredictable
🌊 Different types of water – swimming pools, paddling pool, hot tubs, baths, beaches, rivers, canals, lakes and ponds
👀 How to behave safely around water and why we need to listen to our grown-ups
🤝 Staying close to a trusted adult when we are near water

Our aim is to help children enjoy water safely, recognise potential risks and develop good habits from an early age.

A little reminder for families this summer

With holidays, trips to the beach and days out near rivers, canals and lakes, summer is a particularly important time to talk about water safety at home too.

For young children, close adult supervision is essential around water. When you’re near canals, rivers or other waterways, talk to your child about staying away from the edge and hold their hand.

Remember:
👋 Always stay close and hold your child’s hand near open water.
🚶 Keep children well away from the water’s edge
🏖️ At the beach, follow local safety advice and stay within designated areas.
🏊Use appropriate flotation and safety equipment and remember that buoyancy aids do not replace adult supervision.
👀 Talk about water safety regularly so children become familiar with simple safety rules.
📍 Make sure you know where you are if you need to call for help. Around waterways, useful location information can include road names, bridge numbers, landmarks or what3words.

If a child falls into open water, do not enter the water yourself. Call for help and dial 999, asking for the Fire and Rescue Service or Coastguard if near the beach. If it is safe to do so, lie down and reach towards the child using something that can extend your reach, such as a branch or item of clothing.

Water safety is something we can all teach together. By starting these conversations early and reinforcing them regularly, we can help our children develop the knowledge and confidence to enjoy being around water safely.

We’ll be sharing some of our water safety learning with you throughout the year, so you can continue the conversations and activities at home too!

📚 Useful resources for parents:
National Water Safety and Swimming Competency Framework & Education Pathway
Canal & River Trust – Water Safety Tips for Parents
https://www.rlss.org.uk/listing/category/parentsresources

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❤️🐝Nursery reviews from some of our parents 🐝❤️

At Busy Bees, we pride ourselves on offering a warm, welcoming nursery with the highest level of care. We are delighted to share some recent parent/carer feedback with you all.

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🌟 Limited Places Available at Busy Bees (Durham) Ltd 🌟

Are you looking for high-quality childcare in a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment?

At Busy Bees, we provide children with the very best start to their learning journey through engaging activities, caring and experienced practitioners, exciting outdoor experiences, and a curriculum designed to support every child’s individual development.

We have a limited number of places available for September 2026, so don’t miss out!

🐝 Funded places available from the term after your child turns 9 months old until they start school.
🐝 Safe, caring, and welcoming environment.
🐝 Highly qualified and dedicated staff team.
🐝 Inspiring learning opportunities both indoors and outdoors.
🐝 Supporting children and families every step of the way.

To find out more or arrange a visit, contact us:
📞 0191 3750244
📧 [email protected]

Come and see why so many families choose Busy Bees (Durham) Ltd for their child’s early years education and care. 💛

🐝Big Toddle - Thank you🐝

We have raised a Grand Total of
£5,642.86

All children and their families were invited to join in our annual sponsored walk by dressing up as TV and Film characters!!

This year we raised money for Young Lives Vs Cancer.
Young Lives Vs Cancer is the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, and their families. Their specialist care teams can provide practical, emotional and financial support.

For a bit of context, the money raised could pay for 4 families to spend 50 crucial hours with a Young Lives vs Cancer Social Worker. Right from the moment of diagnosis, they’re ready to jump in with their empathy and expertise ensuring families are given support tailored to their individual needs. They help families to understand and come to terms with what’s happened and what’s still yet to come.

We would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone that joined us on the walk and made the day such a success. We were blown away with the effort from both children and parents with their wonderful costumes. We would also like to thank everyone, your generosity has been incredible!!

Young Lives vs Cancer North East, Yorkshire, and the Humber Fundraising

🧑🏼‍🎓👩🏽‍🎓Graduation Party 2026👩🏽‍🎓👩🏻‍🎓

What an unforgettable day celebrating our Upstairs Bumbles as they graduate nursery!

The children were thrilled by a special visit from Crazy Creatures, where they got to meet some amazing animals up close. There was plenty of excitement and laughter when Nikki Noo Noo joined us with her lively entertainment, keeping everyone dancing and giggling. The children also enjoyed a delicious party tea together—what a lovely way to mark this special milestone.
We are so proud of each and every child for everything they have achieved over their years with us at Busy Bees. We will miss them all dearly as they take their next big step into school.

We wish all our leavers the very best of luck for the future—keep shining bright! 🌈✨

Here are a few pictures from our fantastic afternoon.