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Conkers

Ofsted: Good
(Jan 2023)
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5.0(9 parent reviews) ·Chestnut Tree Farm, The Heywood, Diss, IP22 5SZ · Norfolk
Number of places
33 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2023
Local authority
Norfolk

About this day nursery

Conkers Nursery School, nestled just north of Diss, Norfolk, offers a nurturing environment for children aged 0-5 years. Open 51 weeks a year, the nursery operates from 8 AM to 6 PM on weekdays, providing consistent care.

Rooted in a philosophy that emphasises the natural world, Conkers is situated on a working farm, affording children ample opportunities for outdoor play and exploration of their rural surroundings. The curriculum is designed to lay a strong foundation for a child's education, fostering respect for nature while ensuring each child feels secure, engaged, and appropriately challenged.

The nursery prides itself on its dedicated team of highly qualified staff who possess a calm and loving approach to childcare. They also prioritise the use of natural and sustainable resources in their learning experiences.

Our ethos

Conkers Nursery School is rooted in a philosophy that emphasises the natural world, with opportunities for outdoor play and exploration of their rural surroundings on a working farm. The curriculum fosters respect for nature, and the nursery prioritises the use of natural and sustainable resources in learning experiences.

What it's like

Children are incredibly happy and settled at this calm and inclusive nursery. Staff foster strong and positive attachments with children in their care. Children show curiosity as they explore their environment.

Focus on Nature and Outdoor PlayQualified Teacher LedUses Natural and Sustainable Resources

Pricing & funding

Funding accepted

Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)
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

Monday - Friday 8 AM - 6 PM, 51 weeks a year. Closed Weekends & Bank Holidays

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Conkers

Last inspected 19 January 2023

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

Children are incredibly happy and settled at this calm and inclusive nursery. Staff foster strong and positive attachments with children in their care. Children show curiosity as they explore their environment.

Inspector highlights

  • Children are incredibly happy and settled.
  • The new owners have high expectations and a clear vision for the future.
  • Children's speech and language development is well supported.
  • Children develop positive attitudes towards learning.
  • Partnerships with parents are strong.

Areas to develop

  • 1monitor staff practice more closely in the pre-school room to ensure all children benefit from consistently high-quality learning experiences.
Inspection #10234883 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that the new owners are approachable and responsive to communication.

Parents speak highly about the quality of care and education their children receive.

Parents feel their children are thriving and the staff are welcoming and nurturing.

They comment how happy they are with the nursery and the staff.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children's speech and language development is well supported. The environment is language rich. Staff narrate play and model good language throughout the day.

Outdoor space

Children are well supervised in both indoor and outdoor environments to ensure they remain safe.

Parent Reviews of Conkers

5.0
(9)
Gemma
4 months ago

I wouldn't send my little boy anywhere else! He has been attending Conkers since 9 months old and I couldn't be happier. He is nearly 2 now and gets excited every day he goes to nursery. All the nursery team are kind, attentive and know all of Henry's little traits. He settled in straight away and has developed so much, learning something new every week! Thank you to everyone at Conkers!

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Karen Hinton
7 months ago

My daugher attended the baby room (Spring Room) at Conkers and I can't recommend it enough! She was full-time and was looked after beautifully. We received lovely updates about her day through the excellent Blossom app, she ate well, had lots of stimulating activities and play, and she clearly became very attached to the ladies who work there. She needed an inhaler at times for a chesty cold, and Conkers were very relaxed about giving it to her - finding a way to have her take it without complaining, and updating me as needed about how she was. Sending your child to nursery is a really tough thing to do - there's constant guilt about not having them at home with you. Fortunately, I knew my daughter was happy at Conkers - she went in happily and came home full of joy. We highly recommend Conkers as an excellent nursery in the area ❤️

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Kerry Kirby
a year ago

Our son attended Conkers from eight months old until starting school recently. The amazing team there have undoubtedly helped him to become the kind, caring, polite and sociable boy he is. His smooth transition to school is a testament to their professionalism and grasp of early years education so that he has not only been able to get up to speed with everything he needs to but has also had amazing fun along the way. He never once wasn't anything less than excited about getting up and going to Conkers, and although he'll miss it, it has now hopefully given him the same enthusiasm for going to school.

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Claudia Crt
6 months ago

My 3 yrs old is attending this nursery since he was 2. I highly recommend it, the staff is lovely and my little one enjoys going there.

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Riley Brett
5 months ago

Excellent food and I had a amazing time when I was there!!! I love conkers

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Inspection history

Date: January 2009

  • January 2023Good
  • February 2017Good
  • July 2013Good
  • January 2009Good

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