Welcome
Welcome to Little Hayes and Speedwell Nursery Schools. We are two of twelve local authority maintained nursery schools in Bristol offering high quality early years education for 2, 3 and 4 year olds.
In 2018, Little Hayes Nursery and Speedwell Nursery School federated to form the Little Hayes and Speedwell Nursery Schools Federation. Together we have a strong shared ethos and believe that we provide a learning community where children, families and staff learn with and from each other in a spirit of mutual respect and collaboration. We are all ‘learning and growing together’.
We believe children should be excited to come to nursery, stimulated and challenged and begin to develop a life-long love of learning. We are passionate about continuing to provide outstanding learning opportunities for our children and for our families to feel welcomed, supported and included in their child’s education.
Each setting is supported by an amazing, dedicated and experienced team who are passionate about giving children the very best start in life.
Nursery Places Available for 2, 3 and 4 year olds
15 hour and 30 hour term time only places
If you would like to apply for a nursery school place please use the application form on our website.
Register Your Interest
If you would like more information about our nursery schools or would like to schedule a tour, please click here.
The staff are enthusiastic about making the days engaging for the children, particularly my son’s keyworker. She takes such genuine interest in the children as individuals, quick to highlight any concerns and nurture any interests. I can’t fault the care they all give in Wrens Room, even down to the reception staff making the children feel special first thing in the morning and how well the site is maintained and looked after.
They have been so understanding and supportive and really allowed my child to be herself from day one. My child attended another setting previously and always asked not to go, since coming to Little Hayes she bounds in with a smile everyday (and asks to come on extra days!) I value how well staff know the children and how attuned they are to their needs.
News and Events
Little Hayes and Speedwell Nursery School Celebrates Light Up Language Project
We are thrilled to share the final film from the first year of the Light Up Language project, which Little Hayes children and staff participated in during the last school year. Light Up Language is a three-year project funded by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, exploring...
In Wren Room We Are Learning… (October 2025)
We Are Learning... To Settle, Build Relationships and find out how to Learn in a Group We have been busy re-settling returning children as well as welcoming new children and their families. We have been finding out which groups we are in and where we meet. We are...
In Owl Room We Are Learning… (October 2025)
We Are Learning... To Settle, Build Relationships and find out about the people in our Key Group We have been busy settling in to Owl Class, finding out which groups we are in, learning each others’ names and remembering where we meet. It has been amazing to see how...
In Willow Room We Are Learning… (September 2025)
We Are Learning... To Settle, Build Relationships and find out how to Learn in a Group We have been busy re-settling returning children as well as welcoming new children and their families. We have been finding out which groups we are in and where we meet. We are...
In Oak Room We Are Learning… (September 2025)
We Are Learning... To Settle, Build Relationships and Find out about the People in our Key Group We have been busy re-settling returning children and those moving up from the Willow room, as well as welcoming new children and their families. We have been finding out...
Starting Primary School
If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 or your child has an agreement to delay entry to primary education until September 2026, you need to apply for a new reception school place to your home local authority. You need to apply by 15 January...
News From the Rooms
Owls
In Owl Room We Are Learning… (October 2025)
We Are Learning... To Settle, Build Relationships and find out about the people in our Key Group...
Wrens
In Wren Room We Are Learning… (October 2025)
We Are Learning... To Settle, Build Relationships and find out how to Learn in a Group We have...
Oak
In Oak Room We Are Learning… (September 2025)
We Are Learning... To Settle, Build Relationships and Find out about the People in our Key Group...
Willow
In Willow Room We Are Learning… (September 2025)
We Are Learning... To Settle, Build Relationships and find out how to Learn in a Group We have...