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Colourbox Nest Barrow

Ofsted: Outstanding
(May 2023)
·Town Estate Room, The Street, Bury St. Edmunds, IP29 5AN · Suffolk
Number of places
12 places
Age range
0–1 yrs
Last inspected
May 2023
Local authority
Suffolk

About this day nursery

Colourbox Montessori, established in 1992 by Susie Norman, offers a nurturing and stimulating environment across its Suffolk nurseries, including a location in Barrow. The nurseries embrace the Early Years Foundation Stage framework alongside the Montessori approach, fostering independence, curiosity, and a love for learning in young children.

The dedicated team, drawing on decades of experience, supports each child's unique growth by listening to their ideas, following their interests, valuing their individuality, and respecting their choices. Children are encouraged to explore, think, and develop freely within thoughtfully designed environments.

Colourbox Montessori aims to create a calm and consistent atmosphere where children can play, make friends, and grow in confidence, guided by experienced adults who inspire competence in learning. The nursery group is highly recommended by families, inviting prospective parents to experience its commitment to children's development firsthand.

What it's like

Children thrive at this highly nurturing and awe-inspiring nursery. They thoroughly enjoy the activities and experiences that are on offer to them. The management team plan a coherent and sequenced curriculum that recognises children's uniqueness.

Montessori ApproachEarly Years Foundation StageChild-led Exploration

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6pm.

Term time / All Year

All Year

Established

2021

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Colourbox Nest Barrow

Last inspected 5 May 2023 · Diane Middleton

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children thrive at this highly nurturing and awe-inspiring nursery. They thoroughly enjoy the activities and experiences that are on offer to them. The management team plan a coherent and sequenced curriculum that recognises children's uniqueness.

Inspector highlights

  • The nursery continually strives for excellence.
  • The quality of teaching across this inclusive setting is exemplary.
  • Children become lifelong learners and make outstanding progress.
  • Children behave exceptionally well and have excellent manners.
  • Staff have incredibly high expectations of children, encouraging them to be resilient, have a 'can-do' attitude and be incredibly independent.
Inspection #10285689 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

Parents comment that staff truly go "above and beyond" with the support they offer them.

Parents state their children regularly come home and demonstrate the new skills and vocabulary they have learned.

They say that all staff are 'wonderful' and know their children really well.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The curriculum is meticulously planned and embedded across the nursery. The highly skilled staff have an exceptional understanding of how children learn. Children thrive as their experiences are consistently built on and tailored to their specific needs.

Outdoor space

Children explore the garden, their curiosity and imagination ignite as they discover a spider in the water tray. Children know they need to wear a safety helmet when riding a bicycle and pedal around the garden with their friends.

Inspection history

Most recent inspection

5 May 2023

Outstanding

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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