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Especially considering it isn't in a proper building & the kids are mostly outside! The art studio had to be paid for as an extra even if your child doesn't use it. & charging parents for bank holidays even though the nursery isn't open I find unacceptable.", "datePublished": "2026-02-05T23:02:39.033940295Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Aleksandra Despotova" }, "reviewBody": "The environment sounds great - I just hope I get the phone picked up, cause I'd love to sign up my baby girl in there! :)", "datePublished": "2020-05-11T12:47:12.830121Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Bo HOU" }, "reviewBody": "Excellent forest school and wonderful teachers! 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Inspirations Nurseries and Forest School # Inspirations Nurseries and Forest School Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Feb 2024) · 4.3 (9 parent reviews) · West End Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5JP · Leeds Number of places 91 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Feb 2024 Local authority Leeds About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Inspirations Nurseries and Forest School, established in 2005, operates as a childcare setting on non-domestic premises in Leeds, catering to children aged 0-4 years. 30am to 6pm, the nursery (rated Good by Ofsted on 14th February 2024) is an integral part of the local community. It offers children opportunities to explore the local area, including woods and the library, and maintains strong links with local schools. A significant emphasis is placed on outdoor play and developing children through various outdoor activities. Older children have opportunities to climb trees and practise walking on different levels in the woods, while all children have frequent access to the outdoor areas to learn about nature and the environment. Staff provide a warm welcome, working closely with parents through home visits and assessments to help children settle and ensure their individual starting points are understood. The development of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is accurately assessed and monitored, with timely interventions and tailored teaching to support their progress. Parents value the highly skilled support provided by staff and appreciate the daily online and verbal updates on their children's progress, feeling confident that medical needs are responded to appropriately. What it's like The setting is an integral part of the community, offering children opportunities to explore the local area including woods and the library. There is a strong emphasis on outdoor play and developing children through various outdoor activities. Staff provide a warm welcome and work closely with parents to help children settle, offering reassurance and extra cuddles to those needing more emotional support. Communication and language focus Physical skills promoted Outdoor learning emphasis Good behaviour management Promotes independence Strong community links ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm Term time / All Year All Year Established 2005 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Inspirations Nurseries and Forest School Inspection date Feb 2024 Inspection no. 10307861 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50244407)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY296509) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Phone not yet listed West End Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5JP [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.65293/53.84012/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Leeds - [Day nurseries in Leeds](/search?q=Leeds) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=inspirations-nurseries-and-forest-school-ls18-5jp-ey296509) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Inspirations Nurseries and Forest School Last inspected 14 February 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 The setting is an integral part of the community, offering children opportunities to explore the local area including woods and the library. There is a strong emphasis on outdoor play and developing children through various outdoor activities. Staff provide a warm welcome and work closely with parents to help children settle, offering reassurance and extra cuddles to those needing more emotional support. Inspector highlights - Children's communication and language is a large focus throughout the setting. - Children's physical skills are promoted well, with frequent access to outdoor areas. - The focus on outdoor learning enables children to learn about nature and the environment. - Children's behaviour is managed well, and they learn about staying safe and taking appropriate risks. - Staff promote children's independence skills well, even for young children. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to implement the curriculum for mathematics more effectively with younger children, to help further enhance children's understanding of mathematical concepts, such as counting - 2 support staff to help children learn about good hygiene practices, in particular with regards to runny noses. Inspection #10307861 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50244407) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents value the highly skilled support given by staff to enable children to achieve to their full potential. > They appreciate the information given about their children's progress through daily online and verbal updates. > Parents feel children's medical needs are responded to appropriately. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children's development is accurately assessed and monitored to ensure timely interventions can be made to support children with additional needs. Staff know children's starting points as a result of home visits and assessments and tailor their teaching to enable children to progress in their development. Outdoor space The setting places a considerable emphasis on outdoor play and progressing children's development through a range of outdoor activities. Older children have opportunities to climb trees and practise walking on different levels in the woods, and all children have frequent access to the outdoor areas. ## Parent Reviews of Inspirations Nurseries and Forest School 4.3 (9) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVi3Q4o5tE_QwAF95EAmy7kPIaMYTFxwTMoFUky84MWAm5aX-zPYw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Kim Gunn-Russell 3 months ago I was happy with the care & the staff were lovely but I found it very expensive even with the funded hours. Especially considering it isn't in a proper building & the kids are mostly outside! The art studio had to be paid for as an extra even if your child doesn't use it. & charging parents for bank holidays even though the nursery isn't open I find unacceptable. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20xUGNVZFdhRTlKVG1SSU9Vb3hNbkphUjFwc1MwRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879589bf80c2815:0x500b1dea6b8fc619) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJXGAW287kdCq99SQDUtuOh1TitMBaNkSPBwWGkiPWpSBKDog=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba3) Aleksandra Despotova 6 years ago The environment sounds great - I just hope I get the phone picked up, cause I'd love to sign up my baby girl in there! :) [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNVM2NMVVV3EAE!2m1!1s0x4879589bf80c2815:0x500b1dea6b8fc619) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjW0B8zGOY1bf7tIbnZ8FBD1_AgJyhqIbnzqVNeql5b5GnUMmuio=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Bo HOU a year ago Excellent forest school and wonderful teachers! Also very inclusive environment 👍 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNnbDduVzdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879589bf80c2815:0x500b1dea6b8fc619) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjU4azAU6W099IdCmxNs-NMfECLOqlJn4esIMn1Tiki6yG9gBubY=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5) Nolan Keep 2 years ago Fantastic forest school nursery for children [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNsc2NqM0tnEAE!2m1!1s0x4879589bf80c2815:0x500b1dea6b8fc619) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLbo9Uu4BB88IZcry9jCTnEbo53PUUNi1TW6nJ2KCqlFDJnvA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Chance Marshall 4 weeks ago I took my boy out of this nursery and would not recommend you send yours. Lost belongings with no accountability, lied about him drinking water (when he has none all day), sent him home with us full of mud and filthy at the end of day without changing him into clean clothes provided, communication from management was defensive and dismissive. Pretty toxic place. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tKQmJuWlNjVk5ZYzI0MVZVODNiQzFmYVY5amNWRRAB!2m1!1s0x4879589bf80c2815:0x500b1dea6b8fc619) Reviews from Google for Inspirations Nurseries and Forest School. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5767736640442189337&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Date: February 2013 - February 2024 Good - March 2018 Good - February 2013 Good ## Frequently asked about Inspirations Nurseries and Forest School ### Is Inspirations Nurseries and Forest School a day nursery or preschool? ### What part of the country is Inspirations Nurseries and Forest School in? ### What do parents value about Inspirations Nurseries and Forest School? ## Nearby day nurseries in Leeds Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Inspirations Nurseries and Forest School. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.4 mi ### Emmanuel Baptist Church Preschool Leeds · LS18 5JE ](/nursery/emmanuel-baptist-church-preschool-ls18-5je-ey500385) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.5 mi ### Sunnybank Nursery Leeds · LS18 5LA ](/nursery/sunnybank-nursery-ls18-5la-ey558116) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### 567 Club Horsforth, Leeds · LS18 5BP 4.6(20 reviews) ](/nursery/567-club-ls18-5bp) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Prospect House Nursery Leeds · LS18 4BH 5.0(8 reviews) ](/nursery/prospect-house-nursery-ls18-4bh-2813558) - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### First Steps Nursery At Froebelian Leeds · LS18 4DR ](/nursery/first-steps-nursery-at-froebelian-ls18-4dr-ey491372) - [ Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Cliffe House Day Nursery Horsforth,Leeds · LS18 5HD 4.2(5 reviews) ](/nursery/cliffe-house-day-nursery-ltd-ls18-5hd-319384) [See all nurseries in Leeds →](/search?q=Leeds) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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