--- title: "Little Achievers Forest School Nursery, Blackburn | Ofsted: Good" url: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/little-achievers-forest-school-nursery-bb1-9dq-ey376838 description: "Little Achievers Forest School Nursery in Blackburn — rated Good by Ofsted. See fees, opening hours, photos and contact details. Compare nearby nurseries." lang: en-GB --- Nursery Advice: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/ Claim Your Nursery: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/claim # Little Achievers Forest School Nursery Ofsted: Good (Apr 2025) · 3.7 (3 Google reviews) · Ramsgreave Hall Farm, Higher Ramsgreave Road, Blackburn, BB1 9DQ · Lancashire Number of places 75 places Age range 1–4 yrs Last inspected Apr 2025 Local authority Lancashire ## About this day nursery Little Achievers Forest School Nursery, located in Blackburn, is part of the Rosy Apple Childcare group, which also operates nurseries in Preston and Skelmersdale. This particular nursery prides itself on its exceptional outdoor area, designed for all-year-round use with a covered section and an outdoor activity room. The outdoor space is thoughtfully divided into various zones to encourage diverse challenges for children, including areas for potion making, construction, playing musical instruments, engaging with wheeled toys to develop spatial awareness, and a natural garden for exploration and bug hunting. The day nursery provides full day care for children aged from 3 months to 5 years, fostering a nurturing and intellectually stimulating environment where children are encouraged to explore, imagine, create, and learn. Their dedicated and qualified staff are committed to delivering high-quality early years care and education, with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning through their Forest School approach. Our ethos Little Achievers Forest School Nursery is committed to delivering high-quality early years care and education with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning through their Forest School approach. They aim to foster a nurturing and intellectually stimulating environment where children are encouraged to explore, imagine, create, and learn. What it's like Staff have lovely relationships with children and a good understanding of their individual needs. They teach children about the rules and boundaries at nursery and model good manners. Children behave well and are beginning to recognise how their behaviour affects their friends. Overall, staff provide all children with an ambitious curriculum. Forest School Learning Outdoor Play Focus Ages 3 months to 5 years ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Tax-Free Childcare Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 52 weeks a year (excluding Bank Holidays) Age range 3 months to 5 years Term time / All Year All Year Registered with Ofsted 2008 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Little Achievers Forest School Nursery Last inspected 3 April 2025 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 Inspector highlights - Children's literacy development is particularly well promoted. - The procedures for identifying and supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well embedded. - Communication and language development is promoted well. - Children are eager and motivated to take part in dough activities. - Staff promote children's physical development well. Areas to develop - 1 support staff to implement leaders' curriculum intentions more consistently with younger children - 2 encourage staff to model consistent hygiene routines to teach children about good health and self-care - 3 strengthen the procedures for coaching and mentoring staff to provide more consistency in the quality of interactions. Inspection #10357102 · Source: Ofsted View full Ofsted report (https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50275595) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The procedures for identifying and supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well embedded. Staff use observations and assessments to identify when children are at risk of falling behind and introduce targeted learning plans, ensuring referrals for support from outside agencies are made swiftly. Outdoor space Staff promote children's physical development well. Younger children learn to balance and climb confidently in the outdoor area. Staff support children to learn how to ride the scooters by pushing with one leg. Older children skilfully dig using the sit-on digger, showing resilience and determination as they carefully coordinate their arms to pick up and tip out sand from the bucket. ## Google Reviews of Little Achievers Forest School Nursery 3.7 (3 Google reviews) Charlotte Redding 11 months ago FABULOUS NURSERY WITH GREAT STAFF Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Ob1dWZ3laWGhKV1ZCVVVWOVdWMFpVVGxoUWQwRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b9e181824a559:0xd99b338deffa6b4d) Kashif T 2 years ago That’s real shame and unprofessional management! Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwejV5Q2d3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487b9e181824a559:0xd99b338deffa6b4d) Ben Dixon 2 years ago Read on Google (https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNacGZXVi1BRRAB!2m1!1s0x487b9e181824a559:0xd99b338deffa6b4d) Reviews from Google for Little Achievers Forest School Nursery. See all on Google Maps (https://maps.google.com/?cid=15680183212330085197&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) Inspection history Improved from Requires improvement → Good in 2025 Date: January 2009 - April 2025 Good - May 2024 Requires improvement - June 2018 Good - June 2017 Good - March 2014 Good - August 2013 Good - May 2013 Requires improvement - January 2009 Good ## Frequently asked about Little Achievers Forest School Nursery ### What is the capacity at Little Achievers Forest School Nursery? ### How does settling in work at Little Achievers Forest School Nursery? ### What is the address of Little Achievers Forest School Nursery? ### Which curriculum approach is used at Little Achievers Forest School Nursery? ## Nearby day nurseries in Blackburn Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to Little Achievers Forest School Nursery. - Ofsted: Good 0.6 mi ### Brownhill Playgroup Blackburn · BB1 9QY https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/brownhill-playgroup-ltd-bb1-9qy-ey487814 - Ofsted: Good 0.8 mi ### Fernbank Nursery Blackburn · BB1 8LH https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/fernbank-nursery-ltd-bb1-8lh-ey372066 - Awaiting first inspection 0.9 mi ### Mi Nursery Tadis House Blackburn · BB1 9SP 5.0(31 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/mi-nursery-tadis-house-bb1-9sp-2843742 - Ofsted: Good 1.1 mi ### Hami's Daycare Blackburn · BB1 8DS https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hami-s-daycare-bb1-8ds-2723525 - Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Hamis Daycare Blackburn · BB1 8BS 4.9(30 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/hamis-daycare-bb1-8bs-2711682 - Ofsted: Good 1.7 mi ### Tudor House Day Nursery @ Shear Brow Blackburn · BB1 7EU 4.6(5 Google reviews) https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/nursery/tudor-house-day-nursery-shear-brow-bb1-7eu-ey481168 See all nurseries in Blackburn →: https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q=Blackburn ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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