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.
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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
Speedwell Owl Class Christmas Parties
Owl Class had wonderful Christmas parties this week! The children played games, shared some healthy party snacks, and had a very exciting visit from Santa himself. The excitement and joy on the children's faces made these celebrations truly special, bringing our class...
Speedwell Nursery School Christmas Singalongs
All of the children at Speedwell have been learning several new songs this term, with lots of help from Ellie, our music teacher, developing their musical skills, memory, and confidence through regular practice and performance. We were delighted to share them with our...
Local Community Opportunities at Vassall Community Hub
Vassall Community Hub in Fishponds is offering a wonderful range of activities and support services that may be of interest to families in our community. The hub provides free confidential housing advice through Housing Matters drop-in sessions, where residents can...
Free Parenting Programmes Starting in Bristol
We are delighted to share information about free parenting programmes available to families across Bristol, with new groups beginning in January and February. These programmes support parents and carers of children from birth to eight years old, including courses for...
New Resource: The Potty Training Guide
We are pleased to share a comprehensive potty training guide that has been created collaboratively by leading early years organisations including ERIC (The Children's Bowel and Bladder Charity), the Early Years Alliance, and many others. This helpful resource provides...
What Did Flo the Owl Eat? Little Hayes Oak Room Investigates
When Paul the owl man visited recently, he left us an owl pellet. We opened up the pellet with the children in Oak Room to see what Flo the owl had been eating. We found lots of tiny bones, skulls, and bits of fur. We have been looking closely at the bones with our...
News From the Rooms
Owls
Speedwell Owl Class Christmas Parties
Owl Class had wonderful Christmas parties this week! The children played games, shared some...
Wrens
Speedwell Nursery School Christmas Singalongs
All of the children at Speedwell have been learning several new songs this term, with lots of help...
Oak
What Did Flo the Owl Eat? Little Hayes Oak Room Investigates
When Paul the owl man visited recently, he left us an owl pellet. We opened up the pellet with the...
Willow
In Willow Room We Are Learning… (November 2025)
We Are Learning... To Settle, Build Relationships and Find out how to Learn in a Group We have...