At Dorking Nursery School, we believe every child and every family matters.
Our ethos is built on a deep commitment to building trust, empowering communities, and educating all—values which shape every interaction, every relationship, and every learning experience.

We have been at the heart of the Dorking community since 1939, and our culture reflects this long‑standing belief that young children learn best when they feel safe, valued and understood. We welcome every child as an individual, recognising their unique strengths, experiences and needs, and we work in close partnership with families to ensure that each child flourishes.

Our core values guide everything we do:

🌱 Building Trust

We create strong, nurturing relationships where children feel secure to explore, take risks and be themselves. Trust underpins our work with families too—we listen without judgement, respond with compassion, and work together to give children the very best start in life.

🤝 Empowering Communities

We believe that early education thrives when communities are connected. Through family support, open communication, and collaborative partnerships, we empower families to play an active role in their child’s learning. Our school is a place where everyone feels welcome and included.

🌟 Educating All

We are deeply committed to inclusion. Our highly skilled team ensures that every child—whatever their background, language, SEND needs or life circumstances—has access to a rich, ambitious curriculum that supports their communication, emotional well‑being, creativity and independence. We adapt our teaching so that all children make progress from their starting points and grow into confident, capable learners.