# Nature's Way Forest Kindergarten

Nature's Way Forest Kindergarten is a sessional pre-school at Ludlam's Wood, Cattows Farm, Normanton Lane, Heather, LE67 2TD, in Heather, Leicestershire. It is registered for 16 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/natures-way-forest-kindergarten-2636719  
Last checked 30 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Ludlam's Wood, Cattows Farm, Normanton Lane, Heather, LE67 2TD
- Registered places: 16
- Phone: 07824 381469
- Website: https://www.discoveroutdoors.school/NATURES-WAY
- Ofsted URN: 2636719

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 11 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2636719

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since June 2021 (Reference 2636719). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2636719)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 December 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2636719)
- Registered places: 16 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2636719)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Ludlam's Wood, Cattows Farm, Normanton Lane, Heather, LE67 2TD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.699164,-1.435044

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Leicestershire there are about 2.6 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock | Primary | 4–7 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Ibstock Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | Standards maintained (March 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |
| Newton Burgoland Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (April 2024) |  | 1.7 miles |
| Woodstone Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | Standards maintained (October 2024) |  | 1.8 miles |
| Ibstock School | Secondary | 11–16 | Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement (April 2025) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Heather Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/heather-pre-school-226208) | Good |  |  | 0.6 miles |
| [Mini Explorers Play School Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/mini-explorers-play-school-ltd-ey486615) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Ibstock Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/ibstock-nursery-2674402) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Holmsdale Manor Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/holmsdale-manor-nursery-2640134) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [The Early Years Academy Ibstock](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-early-years-academy-ibstock-2771383) | Report card May 2026 |  |  | 1.8 miles |
| [Bilingual Day Nursery & Pre-school Ravenstone Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/bilingual-day-nursery-and-pre-school-ravenstone-limited-2654583) | Outstanding |  |  | 1.8 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Nature's Way Forest Kindergarten's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Nature's Way Forest Kindergarten Outstanding at its inspection on 11 December 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Nature's Way Forest Kindergarten take?

Nature's Way Forest Kindergarten is registered with Ofsted for up to 16 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Nature's Way Forest Kindergarten?

You can call 07824 381469 and visit www.discoveroutdoors.school.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2636719)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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