Busy Bees

🎊 We're accredited by The Open University 🎊

At Busy Bees, your child's development is at the heart of everything we do...

Which is why we are excited to share that our brand-new curriculum, has been independently evaluated by the Open University. Their evaluation concluded that the curriculum has a "positive impact on the development and learning of babies and children."

We couldn't be prouder of this achievement! 👏

Click the link to learn more: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/bee-curious/welcome-to-bee-curious

As our celebrations for National Apprenticeship Week come to a close, we are excited to share another success story from Busy Bees.

Meet Chloe Russell! 🐝❤️

Chloe began her journey at Busy Bees Chelmsford in October 2014 as an apprentice. After completing her apprenticeship, she went on to earn both her Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications, before stepping into a leadership role as Centre Director.

Chloe said: "No two days are ever the same and that’s what I love the most about my job. It’s incredibly rewarding to witness the growth and development of all the children in my care as they progress through their nursery journey. I would highly recommend apprenticeships to young people. They offer a fantastic opportunity to gain real-world experience whilst earning and learning at the same time."

We are incredibly proud of Chloe's journey and progression with Busy Bees. 👏

To learn more about Chloe's story, please click the link: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/blog/national-apprenticeship-week-meet-chloe

It's National Apprenticeship Week! 🤓💛

To celebrate, we're shining a light on our apprentices and sharing their stories of their Busy Bees journey. Today, meet Ellie, who joined our Rainham nursery in August 2022 and has since completed her Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship.

Ellie says: “I have always had an interest in working with children so this apprenticeship felt like the perfect way to kick start my career in early years education."

“The apprenticeship was a great fit for me as it allowed me to gain a qualification whilst ‘learning on the job’. The course has expanded my knowledge of the sector and I am excited to grow my career with Busy Bees, knowing there are lots of opportunities in the future.”

We’re so proud of Ellie and all her achievements! 🐝👏

To learn more about Ellie's inspiring experience, please click the link: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/blog/national-apprenticeship-week-meet-ellie

It's open day week and we can't wait to meet you! ❤️

We're incredibly thankful for the overwhelming response from new parents who have already booked their spots. However, there's still a chance to join us this week, so make sure you secure your spot today!

Click here https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery-open-day to find your nearest centre and book your slot.

Can't make it during our week of open days? Don't worry! Just choose a date that works for you via our website and you can book a personal tour instead.

See you soon 👋

Busy Bees Glasgow Lenzie has officially opened its doors! 🥳

Yesterday, we celebrated Lenzie's official opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. We were honoured to welcome Maree Todd, the Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing, and Sport of Scotland, who officially inaugurated our nursery.

Nicole Smith, the Centre Director for Busy Bees Lenzie, said, “I have been part of Busy Bees for 10 years now and the Lenzie nursery opening is a personal highlight. Not only is it our first new-build nursery in Scotland but it is also paving the way for the future of early years education, allowing us to provide high-quality care in a beautiful and nurturing environment for children.”

Thank you to all our colleagues, friends, and families for making last night an unforgettable event! 🐝💛

Learn more about Busy Bees and find your nearest centre: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/

We’re thrilled to share that in 2024, Our Busy Bees centres raised a total of £37,150 for ! 🎉👏

So, how will this money make a difference?

💛 It helps CBUK answer 1,031 calls to our helpline, ready to support those in need.

❤️ It funds a wonderful support program for about 48 families (that’s 8 sessions of care and help!).

💛 It keeps their entire Support & Information service running, including the freephone helpline - a true lifeline for families who are navigating the tough times after losing someone special.

❤️ It allows CBUK to host five fun activity days for up to 10 young people.

💛 It provides 379 support sessions for bereaved children and their families as they work to rebuild their lives after such a heartbreaking loss.

A big thank you to all our fantastic team members and parents for your continued support and generosity in raising this incredible amount! 💖

Did you know that Busy Bees is the only independently evaluated early years curriculum in the UK? 🐝

Last year, we launched a new curriculum called Bee Curious, which we rolled out across our UK centres in September 2024.

Our curriculum was recently evaluated by The Open University and here are some key points from their assessment...

✔️ It goes beyond the government's Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.

✔️ Its principles are based on scientific research.

✔️ It is fully adaptable to each unique child.

We are extremely proud of this evaluation from The Open University and would like to thank our fantastic team for their efforts in delivering this curriculum. 🎉

Discover more about Bee Curious here: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/bee-curious/welcome-to-bee-curious

Happy New Year! Today we reflect on the milestones of last year and celebrate our success. It has been a fantastic year for our team members, and we look forward to creating more memories in 2025. 🎉

Merry Christmas to all our little bees and their families! 🐝🎄

🐝NEW LOCATION 🐝

We're excited to introduce Busy Bees Crowborough. It features bright and spacious rooms, with lots of room for children to play and explore including creative play areas and outdoor spaces.

Busy Bees Crowborough will be ready to welcome parents and children in early 2025!

Find out more here: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/crowborough

Looking for a fun and festive activity? Join us in baking some yummy reindeer cookies! 🦌🍪

Our hive is growing... 🐝

We are excited to announce that our new centre in Glasgow Lenzie is now open!

This is an exciting opening for the Busy Bees Scotland Team as it's our first new build centre in Scotland. This is a significant milestone for Scotland and for our Managing Director, Yvonne Smillie, who is launching the centre in her hometown.

Busy Bees Lenzie features bright and spacious learning environments with plenty of room for children to play and explore, including creative play areas, large outdoor spaces, a living nature wall, and bespoke furniture.

Find out more here: https://www.busybeeschildcare.co.uk/nursery/glasgow-lenzie

Last week, we welcomed Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney to our Livingstone nursery.

John spent the day interacting with the children and seeing first-hand how Busy Bees supports early years development.

Our team has had an incredible year, and we are thrilled to celebrate our success in winning three prestigious awards! 🎉

We kicked off our celebrations by receiving the 'Most Transformational Culture' award at the Reward Gateway ceremony.

Next, we were honoured with the 'Workplace Culture' award at the Personnel Today event.

To cap off our celebrations, we proudly won 'Best Employee Engagement Strategy' at the Hr Excellence awards in London last night.

Congratulations to everyone who contributed to this success. You have made us proud, and we look forward to building on this momentum in 2025!

What a fantastic way to conclude the year for the People Team at Busy Bees! 🐝