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
In Owl Room We Are Learning… (April 2025)
We Are Learning... To Notice and Make Sense of Similarities, Differences and Changes in Nature and The Wider World In the garden we are noticing signs of spring and the changes as plants and trees grow buds and leaves, and flowers and blossom start to appear. We will...
In Wren Room We Are Learning… (April 2025)
We Are Learning... To Notice and Make Sense of Similarities, Differences and Changes in Nature and The Wider World In the garden we are noticing signs of spring and the changes as plants and trees grow buds and leaves, and flowers and blossom start to appear. We will...
Owl Room’s Outdoor Learning (Spring 2025)
We have been making the most of the lovely spring weather. Last week, we went to the park to practice our football skills. We took turns kicking the ball, aiming towards the goal net, and counting the number of goals scored. This past week, we had a special picnic...
Easter Activity Camps – Fun for Children During the Break!
We're excited to share a fantastic local opportunity for families looking for fun activities during the Easter holidays! Pro-Coaching is running fully funded Easter Activity Camps at Meadow Vale Community Centre in St George. The camps are open to children aged 5-12....
Oak Room Easter Newsletter
This is the last week of nursery before the Easter holiday. Nursery closes on Friday 4th April and re-opens on Tuesday 22nd April. We hope you all have a lovely break. Letter Spotting This term we have been learning about alliteration. We have been noticing the...
A Fiesta of Stories with Cassandra Wye – Summer 2025
Storyteller Cassandra Wye is running a programme of workshops and events throughout the next few months, celebrating the stories of all the communities and cultures in Bristol. Bristol City Council has funded these sessions, which are free to access and delivered...
News From the Rooms
Owls
In Owl Room We Are Learning… (April 2025)
We Are Learning... To Notice and Make Sense of Similarities, Differences and Changes in Nature and...
Wrens
In Wren Room We Are Learning… (April 2025)
We Are Learning... To Notice and Make Sense of Similarities, Differences and Changes in Nature and...
Oak
Oak Room Easter Newsletter
This is the last week of nursery before the Easter holiday. Nursery closes on Friday 4th April and...
Willow
In Willow Room We Are Learning… (January 2025)
We Are Learning... To Join in and Copy Simple Patterns, Particularly in Sounds and Actions We will...