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The Colourwheel Montessori

Ofsted: Good
(Mar 2023)
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4.8(4 parent reviews) ·The Colourwheel, Denton Crescent, BRAINTREE, CM77 8ZZ · Essex
Number of places
51 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Mar 2023
Local authority
Essex

About this day nursery

The Colourwheel Montessori Nursery, located in Braintree, provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where children feel secure and are encouraged to reach their full potential. The nursery embraces the Montessori philosophy, offering a "prepared environment" with specially designed classrooms and materials that allow children to explore and learn freely.

The curriculum is divided into five key areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Maths, and Cultural, each fostering different aspects of development. Beyond these core areas, the nursery also features an art room and a quiet room for children who need to rest.

The Colourwheel prides itself on offering more than just basic early years education, incorporating Forest School sessions, French lessons, and mini mindfulness. Meals are prepared by an in-house chef, adhering to DFE nutrition guidelines.

Established in 2008, the nursery has a dedicated team of qualified staff and offers ample outdoor space, including a mud kitchen and wooded areas, alongside resident chickens.

Our ethos

The Colourwheel Montessori Nursery embraces the Montessori philosophy, offering a "prepared environment" with carefully designed classrooms and materials that allow children to explore and learn freely through five key areas: Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Maths, and Cultural. They also incorporate Forest School sessions, French lessons, and mini mindfulness to foster holistic development beyond the core curriculum.

What it's like

Children smile with delight as they enjoy their time at this nurturing nursery. They freely access a vast array of learning activities available throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors. An inviting and stimulating learning environment enables children to make independent choices in their play.

Montessori curriculumForest SchoolHome-cooked mealsExperienced staff

Pricing & funding

Charges are based on an hourly rate for hours taken outside of funded entitlement, with separate rates for children under three and those aged three to four. A voluntary hourly charge is requested for funded hours to cover additional services.

Funding accepted

30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)

Good to know

  • Funding is available for eligible children from 9 months old.
  • Funding is offered for 38 weeks of the year.
  • A voluntary charge applies per funded hour to cover extra services.

Key facts

Session types

Early Start, Morning Session, Full Day Session, Afternoon Session

Opening hours

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Age range

9 months to 4 years

Term time / All Year

All Year

Food

All food cooked by our in-house chef

Established

2000

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for The Colourwheel Montessori

Last inspected 6 March 2023

Safeguarding effective
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 smile with delight as they enjoy their time at this nurturing nursery. They freely access a vast array of learning activities available throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors. An inviting and stimulating learning environment enables children to make independent choices in their play.

Inspector highlights

  • Staff offer children new experiences to support their understanding of different occupations and how to contribute positively to society.
  • Children receive warm and responsive interactions from staff.
  • Children behave well in the nursery. They are kind and considerate towards one another and older children excitedly invite young children to join them in their play.
  • Older children demonstrate high levels of independence.
  • Partnerships between parents and staff are good.
  • Managers are highly reflective on all aspects of the nursery.
  • Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported.

Areas to develop

  • 1review the organisation and deployment of staff during mealtime routines, so that the needs of all children are considered
  • 2support staff to consistently demonstrate good hygiene procedures with younger children, to help them learn effective care practices.
Inspection #10280526 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported. The special needs and/or disabilities coordinator (SENCo) enthusiastically works collaboratively with other settings in the local area to lead on good practice and create a support network within the community. This helps to ensure a consistent approach for all children and promote their development.

Outdoor space

Children freely access the vast array of learning activities available throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors. Older children laugh with delight as they play number games in the garden with friends, and supportive staff encourage them to match numbers with quantity.

Parent Reviews of The Colourwheel Montessori

4.8
(4)
Patrycja Mlynarczyk
2 years ago

A Montessori nursery offers a holistic approach to early childhood education, focusing on independence, creativity, and hands-on learning. I highly recommend Montessori nurseries for parents seeking an environment where their child can develop at their own pace, explore their interests, and cultivate a lifelong love for learning. The child-centered curriculum and emphasis on respect for each child's unique abilities foster a nurturing and stimulating environment, setting a solid foundation for future academic and personal success. I do recommend to every child. My children love attending nursery every day.

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Maria Salimova
8 years ago

My daughter love her nursery. Staff is very friendly

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Inspection history

Date: November 2008

  • March 2023Good
  • August 2017Good
  • May 2014Good
  • November 2008Good

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