Docking Primary & Nursery School

About this day nursery

Docking Primary & Nursery School is a term-time provider in Docking, Norfolk, for children aged from two to four years old. Ofsted inspected the day nursery in July 2025 and judged its overall effectiveness as Good. The inspection report noted that staff provide a warm welcome, which helps children to feel curious and engaged in their learning. Staff have a strong understanding of the curriculum, and relationships with families are a key aspect of the day nursery's approach, with strong partnerships and two-way communication.

The nursery places an emphasis on developing children's communication skills, using additional funding to purchase relevant resources. Children can access both indoor and outdoor environments, with activities such as finding and counting spots on ladybirds offered outside. To improve, the inspector recommended that staff ensure all children are included in interactions and that staff confidence is developed to support the communication skills of younger children.

Our ethos

Our vision, "Many people, one body, many gifts, working together," is supported by the values of Courage, Curiosity, Confidence, Collaboration, and Compassion. We aim for children to be courageous in standing up for beliefs, curious in asking questions and solving problems, confident with a growth mindset, collaborative in valuing others, and compassionate with respect and empathy.

What it's like

Staff provide a warm and nurturing welcome, leading to children displaying positive attitudes, curiosity, and engagement in play and learning. Staff possess a strong understanding of their curriculum and children's progress, ensuring they are well-prepared for their next developmental stages. Children respond well to staff expectations, with visual aids used to help them understand emotions.

Pricing & funding