Food
Meals and snacks provided (additional cost may apply). All meals are home made on site, using fresh ingredients. Caters for allergies, intolerances, and cultural preferences.
Thurlton Pre School
Ofsted: Good
(Dec 2023)
Number of places
20 places
Age range
2–4 yrs
Last inspected
Dec 2023
Local authority
Norfolk
About this day nursery
Thurton Nursery, a family-operated establishment situated in the heart of Thurton, provides comprehensive year-round care for children aged 0–5 years. In collaboration with Thurton Primary School, the nursery also extends its services to include wraparound care for school-aged children.
Inspired by the Forest School Approach and the Curiosity Approach, Thurton Nursery prioritises high-quality early years education and care, encouraging children to explore the natural world and ignite their creativity through real-life objects and natural resources. The nursery offers a serene and nurturing environment designed to foster focus and wonder, helping children develop into confident, joyful, and resilient learners prepared for future endeavours.
The curriculum includes outdoor learning, leveraging its expansive garden for daily exploration and connection with nature, alongside specialised features like a sensory den for calm, explorative play, and regular dancing sessions. The nursery is committed to making early years education accessible, offering various funded childcare options and freshly prepared, nutritious meals on-site.
Our ethos
At Thurton Nursery, we are passionate about delivering high quality early years education and care. Inspired by the Forest School Approach and the Curiosity Approach, our days are filled with opportunities for children to explore the natural world, using real-life objects and natural resources to spark creativity. Our calm, nurturing environment encourages focus and wonder, helping children to grow into confident, happy, and resilient learners – ready for life’s next adventure.
What it's like
Children are eager to start their day at this small, nurturing pre-school. Staff show genuine warmth and kindness as children arrive and spend time talking to parents to find out about children's morning. Children demonstrate a sense of purpose as they explore and settle into their play, with staff motivating them to try new experiences.
Family-runForest School ApproachCuriosity ApproachWraparound care availableFreshly prepared meals
Pricing & funding
Funding accepted
15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 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
8am – 6pm, Monday to Friday
Age range
0-5 years
Term time / All Year
Term Time
Session types
Full-day, Half-day
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted rating for Thurlton Pre School
Last inspected 5 December 2023
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 eager to start their day at this small, nurturing pre-school. Staff show genuine warmth and kindness as children arrive and spend time talking to parents to find out about children's morning. Children demonstrate a sense of purpose as they explore and settle into their play, with staff motivating them to try new experiences.
Inspector highlights
- Children make good progress. Staff provide a broad curriculum and know how to move children on in their learning.
- Children develop their fine motor skills. This helps to strengthen their fingers in preparation for early writing.
- Children have very close relationships with staff. They show affection to staff throughout the day and frequently invite them to join their play.
- Staff engage children in fun activities to improve their balance and coordination.
- Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported.
Areas to develop
- 1support staff to provide children with further opportunities to develop their growing independence.
Inspection #10308055 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report
What parents say
Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection
their children love attending and are making great progress.
Inclusion & environment
How they support every child
SEND provision
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are very well supported. Leaders are knowledgeable and skilled in the early identification of children with SEND. They implement strategies to support children and use sign language and visual prompts to support children's learning.
Inspection history
Date: April 2007
- January 2024Good
- December 2023Good
- March 2018Good
- March 2018Good
- June 2017Requires improvement
- April 2015Good
- March 2015Good
- February 2010Good
- February 2010Good
- April 2007Good
Frequently asked about Thurlton Pre School
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