Forest Way School Nursery Review

Communication shapes the early years day at Forest Way School: adults use interactions throughout the day to build language, with extra help for children who find engagement difficult. That gives the provision a clear focus for families whose children need support to communicate and participate.

The nursery belongs to Forest Way School on Warren Hills Road in Coalville. In March 2026, Ofsted judged the school's early years provision to reach the Strong standard. This judgement covers early years within the school; it is not a separate nursery rating.

Language learning runs through activities rather than being confined to a single teaching slot. Adults make purposeful use of conversations and interactions, helping children develop vocabulary alongside early reading and phonics. For a parent, the practical significance is that communication support forms part of the day's learning.

Children who engage less readily with adults receive additional help, as do those whose communication skills are less developed. Participation is supported. The approach allows staff to work from a child's starting point rather than expecting everyone to communicate in the same way.

Within the early years foundation stage, learning also builds children's understanding of the world around them and develops skills for later learning and everyday life. Staff collaborate effectively in teaching this curriculum, and children make progress from where they begin. Independence is another part of the day: children are encouraged to do more for themselves and to make choices that support their health.

Established routines give the early years day a dependable structure. In March 2026, children received attentive care, while staff identified barriers affecting learning or wellbeing promptly and accurately. Support changed quickly when a child's needs developed or new difficulties emerged. This matters where a child's ability to participate can depend on adults recognising a change and responding to it.

Families are involved alongside other settings and external agencies. That partnership connects the support children receive in class with the people who know them elsewhere. The early years team's work combines teaching with attention to wellbeing, so help with participation and communication sits alongside children's learning.

Nursery attendance does not guarantee a Reception place. Confirm the next placement process with Forest Way School when planning your child's education.

For enquiries, contact Forest Way School on 01530 831 899 or email forestway@forestway.leics.sch.uk. The school is at Warren Hills Road, Coalville, LE67 4UU.

The school-wide arrival time is 8:50am, and arrivals after 9:05am are marked late. These are school timings rather than a nursery session booking pattern.