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Colourbox Red Lodge

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Jan 2022)
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5.0(6 parent reviews) ·1 Lavender Close, Red Lodge, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 8TT · Suffolk
Number of places
46 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jan 2022
Local authority
Suffolk

About this day nursery

Colourbox Montessori fosters a nurturing and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to explore, think independently, and develop a lifelong love for learning. The nursery integrates the Early Years Foundation Stage framework with the Montessori approach, providing a structured yet flexible setting for early development.

Established in 1992 by Susie Norman, Colourbox Montessori has grown from a single village nursery into a reputable group of nurseries in Suffolk. The experienced team is dedicated to listening to children's ideas, following their interests, and respecting their individuality, guiding them to become confident and competent learners.

The nursery emphasises hands-on experiences, child-led exploration, and a calm, consistent atmosphere that promotes creativity, social interaction, and personal growth.

Our ethos

Colourbox Montessori integrates the Early Years Foundation Stage framework with the Montessori approach, emphasising hands-on experiences, child-led exploration, and respecting individuality to foster independent thinking and a love for learning. They are dedicated to listening to children's ideas and following their interests to guide them towards becoming confident and competent learners.

What it's like

Children's needs are of paramount importance to all of those involved in running the nursery. They thrive there, learning at their own pace and keenly following their own interests. The play and learning opportunities are excellently matched to individual stages of development, helping children to concentrate well as they experiment with Montessori resources.

Montessori ApproachForest School NurseriesEYFS Framework

Pricing & funding

Pricing on request

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Key facts

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Colourbox Red Lodge

Last inspected 11 January 2022 · Kate Hipperson

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's needs are of paramount importance to all of those involved in running the nursery. They thrive there, learning at their own pace and keenly following their own interests. The play and learning opportunities are excellently matched to individual stages of development, helping children to concentrate well as they experiment with Montessori resources.

Inspector highlights

  • The dedicated leaders and managers use their extensive knowledge and skills to lead staff in achieving the highest standards.
  • Each aspect of the experiences that children have is meticulously planned indoors and out, giving them opportunities to succeed, progress and develop lifelong learning skills.
  • The arrangements that support staff are extensive, with bespoke training plans to improve knowledge and skills.
  • The senior management team works directly with the children, maintaining strong relationships with parents and children.
  • Children show their sense of responsibility and develop strong self-care skills, such as washing their hands and serving their own food.
Inspection #10190195 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

The dedicated leaders and managers ensure compassionate and fully inclusive practice to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The nursery supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Outdoor space

Each aspect of the experiences that children have is meticulously planned indoors and out. This gives them the opportunities they need to succeed, progress and develop the skills they need to become lifelong learners.

Parent Reviews of Colourbox Red Lodge

5.0
(6)
Ilaria Farace
3 months ago

I couldn't be happier with this nursery. My daughter started when she was just 7.5 months old, and her journey has been truly amazing. She has learned so much, and it's wonderful to see how confident and independent she has become, a real reflection of how beautifully the children are nurtured. I recently spent a morning at a Forest School session with the Sky Room, and it was such a special experience. Watching the children learn through nature and being involved as a parent was lovely and really meaningful. The staff create such a warm, caring, and supportive environment, and my daughter is always happy and excited to go. I would highly recommend this nursery to other parents.

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Daniel Fernández
a year ago

We are so sad to leave this amazing nursery! and really it will be difficult to find a similar place for our 2nd kid that can keep up with their amazing standards (we are moving our residence) - kudos for all of them and all the teachers/Miss team. They will provide with activities that will encourage child independence and creativity always in a positive environment. Kid is so happy to go there.

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Sherelyn Tolmie
5 years ago

We cannot thank you and the staff at red lodge and St Christopher's enough for encouraging and teaching our son to become an independent and confident young boy. Your team exceeded our expectations, especially during lockdown. Because of your teaching methods our son loves learning and exploring the world around him even more. We will truly miss you all. Keep up the excellent work 👍

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Amie Bradley
11 months ago

Both of my children have loved their time at Colourbox. The staff have always been so helpful and great with the kids

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Megan Evans
a month ago

Our son has been coming to Red Lodge since he was 1 and we can’t speak more highly of the nursery! He has excelled in his development and loves coming home telling us what he has done during the day. What we love the most is the outdoor play and forest school. The skills they are taught are invaluable, he is inquisitive about nature and loves showing us things that he learnt during forest school sessions. The nursery really engages with parents, offering the opportunity to go in on mornings for Mother’s Day etc, at evening handovers and through the app. Our little girl starts later this year and we have no doubt she is in the right place! Thank you Red Lodge team.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

11 January 2022

Outstanding

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

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