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
Special Baby Loss Remembrance and Support Service in Malmesbury
We would like to share that Saying Goodbye, part of the Mariposa Trust, will be hosting a very special Baby Loss Remembrance and Support Service at Malmesbury Abbey on 9th November at 4:00pm. This event is part of a series of services held across the UK and Ireland,...
Book Loan Service for Speedwell Nursery School Children and Families
Share the Magic of a Story Together! We are thrilled to announce a new Book Loan Service for Speedwell Nursery School children and families. Come and visit our new library space and borrow a book before or after your session. This service is available every Wednesday...
Little Hayes and Speedwell Nursery Schools and Travelling Light on Bristol24/7
Little Hayes and Speedwell Nursery Schools have been featured on the Bristol24/7 website in a news article about Barton Hill-based children’s theatre company Travelling Light and their work with us. Launching in October, Light up Language is a new project from...
News From the Rooms
Owls
In Owl Room We Are Learning… (September 2024)
We Are Learning... To Settle, Build Relationships and Find Out about the People in our Key Group....
Wrens
In Wren Room We Are Learning… (September 2024)
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 2024)
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 2024)
We Are Learning... To Settle, Build Relationships and Find Out How to Learn in a Group. We have...