--- title: "(Closed) Forest Feet Outdoor Nursery — Rated Good by Ofsted" description: "This nursery has closed. Forest Feet Outdoor Nursery in Lymefield, Broadbottom, Hyde. See opening hours, fees, photos and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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My son started in September and has loved every moment being there. As a first time mum and the parent of a SEN child it was quite nerve wrecking to find a nursery that would suit my sons free spirited nature as well as give him everything he needed for his development.\nNikita is such a kind hearted and loving individual who has a real passion for children to develop in an environment and ethos that promotes self-esteem, creativity, confidence and independence. She leads her team in this ethos and has some amazing staff in the nursery. Nikita has worked tirelessly to create and adapt to my sons needs which has been an immense support to not only him but myself also.\nThe nursery compromises of an indoor space with a Montessori layout where children can learn and play independently. The outdoor area is wonderful with various activities for the children where they can freely explore and play within nature.\nIf you are looking for somewhere that allows your child to grow holistically at their own pace with the loving support of great individuals then this is the place for you!", "datePublished": "2023-05-17T22:04:18.207605Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Louise S" }, "datePublished": "2022-09-06T21:42:30.222604Z", "inLanguage": "en" } ] }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/forest-feet-outdoor-nursery-sk14-6ag-2644012#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Nurseries", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nurseries" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "North West", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?region=North%20West" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Forest Feet Outdoor Nursery", "item": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/forest-feet-outdoor-nursery-sk14-6ag-2644012" } ] }, { "@type": "FAQPage", "@id": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/forest-feet-outdoor-nursery-sk14-6ag-2644012#faq", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the opening hours at Forest Feet Outdoor Nursery?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Forest Feet Outdoor Nursery opens Tuesday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. 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Forest Feet Outdoor Nursery # Forest Feet Outdoor Nursery Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2024) · 5.0 (2 parent reviews) · Lymefield Outdoor Learning Centre, Lower Market Street, Lymefield, Broadbottom, Hyde, SK14 6AG · Tameside Number of places 30 places Age range 2–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2024 Local authority Tameside About - About - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Forest Feet Outdoor Nursery, located in Lymefield, Broadbottom, Hyde, provides childcare from Tuesday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, operating during term-time only. The nursery caters to children aged 2 to 4 years old. Leaders and practitioners have created a purposeful outdoor learning space, surrounded by wild woodland, encouraging children to explore, make independent choices, manage risks, and develop secure relationships. The setting follows a forest school and Montessori approach, delivering experiences that meet the seven areas of learning and development. Children are encouraged to explore the environment using all their senses, helping them discover their likes and dislikes and learn about sustainability. They engage in adventures such as climbing trees, building dens, and balancing on wooden beams. The nursery supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, working with professionals like speech and language therapists to meet individual needs. Yoga and stretch sessions are incorporated to support physical development and provide moments of calm. The nursery fosters strong partnerships with parents, who can attend weekend forest school sessions and receive regular feedback on their children's progress through daily handovers, an online app, and messaging. What it's like Leaders and practitioners have created a purposeful outdoor learning space, which is surrounded by an abundance of wild woodland for children to explore, make independent choices, manage their own risk and develop secure relationships. Leaders operate the setting following the forest school and Montessori approach, while ensuring children are provided with experiences that meet the seven areas of learning and development. Children enjoy yoga and stretch sessions, which support their physical development as well as providing them with a moment of calm and relaxation. Ambitious curriculum Risk-taking skills Natural breaks for rest Strong parent partnerships SEND support ## Key facts Opening hours Tuesday to Friday, 8am to 6pm Term time / All Year Term Time Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Forest Feet Outdoor Nursery Last inspected 5 March 2024 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Leaders and practitioners have created a purposeful outdoor learning space, which is surrounded by an abundance of wild woodland for children to explore, make independent choices, manage their own risk and develop secure relationships. Leaders operate the setting following the forest school and Montessori approach, while ensuring children are provided with experiences that meet the seven areas of learning and development. Children enjoy yoga and stretch sessions, which support their physical development as well as providing them with a moment of calm and relaxation. Inspector highlights - Leaders have an ambitious curriculum intent in place, which is implemented well by all practitioners. - Children learn how to take risks in a controlled way. - Practitioners ensure that children have natural breaks during the day to rest. - Leaders and practitioners support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. - Partnerships with parents are strong. Areas to develop - 1 support practitioners to develop the implementation of the curriculum, particularly regarding personal development, to help all children to become engaged and involved in learning experiences - 2 support all children to learn how their behaviour and actions impact on others, particularly when indoors. Inspection #10308646 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50244178) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Forest Feet Outdoor Nursery Inspection date Mar 2024 Inspection no. 10308646 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50244178)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2644012) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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[Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=forest-feet-outdoor-nursery-sk14-6ag-2644012) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Leaders and practitioners support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities well. They have recently started working with other professionals, such as speech and language therapists, to ensure that the individual needs of children are met. Outdoor space Children are encouraged to explore the environment using all their senses. They enjoy freedom to explore and engage in adventures, such as climbing trees, building their own dens and balancing on wooden beams they have placed over tyres. ## Parent Reviews of Forest Feet Outdoor Nursery 5.0 (2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJToeUrLFHCldbghgPkA-JXwNPLc1SaTXfB2wI88p0o_-cZOw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Shannon Pearce 3 years ago I am so happy that I found Forest Feet! My son started in September and has loved every moment being there. As a first time mum and the parent of a SEN child it was quite nerve wrecking to find a nursery that would suit my sons free spirited nature as well as give him everything he needed for his development. Nikita is such a kind hearted and loving individual who has a real passion for children to develop in an environment and ethos that promotes self-esteem, creativity, confidence and independence. She leads her team in this ethos and has some amazing staff in the nursery. Nikita has worked tirelessly to create and adapt to my sons needs which has been an immense support to not only him but myself also. The nursery compromises of an indoor space with a Montessori layout where children can learn and play independently. The outdoor area is wonderful with various activities for the children where they can freely explore and play within nature. If you are looking for somewhere that allows your child to grow holistically at their own pace with the loving support of great individuals then this is the place for you! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4cnVtclBREAE!2m1!1s0x487bcb203e5417df:0xd064fec3b795338c) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLvN6JFyPIAY3o99eA8wis1MG-MGoniZHHNNU0_CYca4uE2rEg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Louise S 3 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNlbE5iQmdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bcb203e5417df:0xd064fec3b795338c) Reviews from Google for Forest Feet Outdoor Nursery. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15016407174112162700&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Ofsted records show this provider has **closed** and was never graded. 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