ColourBox at

Redwoods

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Bury St Edmunds

Montessori is about a child with a stick, digging a hole in the mud – hands dirty, engaged, fascinated, uninterrupted.

Trevor Eissler

Our Montessori Nursery in Bury St Edmunds

Forest School

Set within walled gardens in the heart of Nowton Park, we have created a dynamic space where your child can delve into nature, play freely, and take safe risks- all while developing important skills and confidence.

Combining Forest School principles with Montessori education is like adding a natural twist to an already nurturing learning environment. Both approaches prioritise hands-on exploration and self-directed learning. This is a wonderful outdoor environment where children can explore, play and learn, supported by our experienced and qualified Forest School team. A cosy log cabin, alongside our hobbit house and bell tent, gives shelter on especially cold and rainy days but on most days the children (and adults) have fun in the maize maze, mud pool, den-building & construction areas. Everyone helps to prepare lunch which is cooked on the wood-burning stove. The park covers an area of approximately 200 acres and includes arboreta with trees from all over the world, bird-feeding stations, wildflower meadows and ponds. As you can imagine, there is an abundance of wildlife which we love to see on our daily forest adventures, and pond-dipping is always a favourite!

We want to spread awareness about the benefits of Montessori education and to be a helpful resource in the wider education community.

Using Montessori approach, we help children aged 3 months to 5 years develop in all aspects—intellectual, social, physical, spiritual, and economic.

Child protection is paramount to providing safe and enriching learning environments for our families in West Suffolk and nearby areas.

“Everyone is Welcome” regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, or ability. We support initiatives such as the ‘Every Disabled Child Matters’ campaign.

Nurturing Young Bodies Year-Round with Freshly Prepared Meals

All meals are freshly prepared by our nursery chefs. Menus incorporate seasonal produce and are adjusted to children’s dietary needs where necessary. To learn more, visit our page about nursery nutrition.

Tracking Your Child's Experience

At Colourbox Montessori, we use Blossom to track and record your child’s development. Highlights are sent daily to your device, and you can upload your own observations so that we can work together to enhance your child’s learning. For more details, visit our page about the Blossom platform.

A dedicated team of professionals with a passion for education

It’s not just the children who are ‘excited about learning, excited about life’! We provide a wide variety of training opportunities for our team, not only to keep them up to date with the latest education and safety requirements, but also to further their personal and professional development. Learn more about our team on our about us page.

A truly Global Education

Montessori education inspires children to explore their surroundings and develop a deep understanding and respect for the various life forms, systems, and forces in our world. As technology increasingly connects us with people worldwide, it becomes essential for our children to use these tools to appreciate cultural differences. This will equip them to become global citizens in a rapidly changing world. To read more, visit our page about Montessori education.

Register Now for 2023 at Colourbox Forest School!

If you would like your child to attend a day, or more, at our new Forest School please register your interest with Miss Lindsey: [email protected] or call the Redwoods team on 07871349920 if you have any questions. Our Forest School, in the heart of Nowton Park is for our sole use with walled gardens on three sides and fencing along the border, with two gated entrances. It is a wonderful outdoor environment where children can explore, play and learn, supported by experienced Forest School staff. Open 8/5.15 Monday and Wednesday, 8.45/4.15 Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Fully catered on our two long days, hot lunch and snacks on the three shorter days. We have added a new cosy log cabin alongside our hobbit house. There are so many established outdoor experiences including a maize maze, mud pool, hammocks, gardening, country kitchen, construction – it’s just beautifully amazing!

NOW REGISTERING FOR 2023!

Testimonials

Staff here have been absolutely incredible throughout our journey here from September 2023 to present. My son is neurodivergent and staff have gone above and beyond to accommodate him and have been supportive of all observations/hospital appointments. They have quickly put into place any recommendations from medical professionals, as well as always being willing to write any of their own observations down on paper for me when needed as evidence. When my son was first diagnosed with one of his medical conditions, it was something staff hadn’t come across before (it’s also something most medical professionals haven’t come across before). However, they quickly did research into the condition so they were better able to understand and care for him. If I ever have a query, concern or request, I get a quick and thorough reply to my emails. I am so very grateful for all they do and would highly recommend them to anyone in the area looking for childcare.

My son attended Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School and had a wonderful time. He struggled with his behaviour but with the support we found from the staff, he completely turned a corner and was so happy there. He was always keen to go in and every photo I could see on the diary, he was smiling and engrossed in the activities they had. All the staff were lovely and accommodating and our child learnt so much just from being there a few days a week! He is at school now and even asks if he’s going back to his old nursery. The garden is huge and the resources they have are beautifully kept and everything is clean and tidy. The activities are really nice and I find going to the parent evenings to look around really helped me see why he loved it so much. Thank you so much Colourbox for creating such a lovely, caring and beautiful setting for my child to grow and flourish. We are forever thankful!

Well, what can I say? My two sons have been with Colourbox Montessori Nursery & Pre-School for the past 5 years when my eldest was 8 months old and I made the hard decision to go back to work. My youngest son joined a year later. The Colourbox staff are just fantastic, friendly, supportive and just plain amazing. For 5 years you have given my sons the best start in life to education and play that I could have ever asked for. You have been there through thick and thin and given my sons the best care. I would never have considered anywhere else and would recommend you without a doubt. You are outstanding and will continue to thrive in the future. Thank you so so much for everything and can’t believe we are leaving you end of August when my youngest starts at school. You truly have given an amazing start to my sons' lives. Thank you again. The garden is huge and the resources they have are beautifully kept and everything is clean and tidy. The activities are really nice and I find going to the parent evenings to look around really helped me see why he loved it so much. Thank you so much Colourbox for creating such a lovely, caring and beautiful setting for my child to grow and flourish. We are forever thankful!

Contact Our Nursery

Jenna

Barrow & Redwoods

With over 20 years of experience in early years and a level 5 in Early Years and Education, I’ve dedicated my career to supporting children and families as they navigate the important early stages of life. I’ve worked in a variety of childcare settings over the years, gradually building my skills and knowledge, and I am now proud to lead my own nursery as a Manager for Colourbox Barrow and Redwoods. My passion lies in building strong relationships with families and helping each child grow into their unique potential. I believe in creating a warm, inclusive environment where children feel safe, happy, and excited to learn, and where staff feel supported and empowered.

Outside of my role as Nursery Manager, I enjoy taking my dog out for long walks in the forest and spending time with my family and friends.

Address

Colourbox at Redwoods Forest School
Nowton Park, Bury St Edmunds IP29 5BD

Opening Times

Monday & Wednesday:
8.00am – 5.15pm

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 8.45am – 4.15pm

Phone

07871 349920

Email

[email protected]

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Outside Learning

Children enjoy being outside in all seasons, spending time growing plants, discovering and identifying wildlife, exploring, building dens, eating lunch and taking naps in the fresh air!

Colourbox Montessori Bury St Edmunds

At Colourbox Montessori we use a secure online platform called Blossom to track and record your child’s development and achievements, and highlights are delivered to your phone (or other device) every day. You are also able to upload your own observations of your child – sharing your child’s nursery journey builds strong trusting parent partnerships!

How to find us?

We’re easy to reach! Whether you’re arriving by car, bike, bus, or on foot, you’ll find convenient options to get here.

Car

Nowton Park is easily accessible from the A14 and along the Bury Rd. from Bury St. Edmunds town. The Redwoods Forest School nursery entrance is via the Blue Gate entrance which is the 1st entrance after the main public gates. Following the short quiet road you will arrive at the Ranger’s Station and may park there whilst dropping off and picking up from the Forest School.

Bike

You may secure your bike whilst dropping off or collecting your child, however we regret that we are unable to store bikes.

Bus

The 753 Bus from The Arc Shopping Centre will drop you 2 minutes away from the Nowton Park entrance. You will then have a walk of approx. 7 minutes to reach the Forest School.

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Our other site in the Bury Saint Edmunds area

Did you know we have two nurseries in Bury St Edmunds?
If you are exploring options, we invite you to view our other Bury St Edmunds Montessori nursery and discover the setting that feels right for your family.