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
Rainbows SEND Stay and Play Group
Rainbows is a welcoming stay and play group for pre-school children who have additional needs, who are neurodivergent or disabled, and their families. The group celebrates strengths, interests and differences in a supportive environment. Sessions provide opportunities...
In Oak Room We Are Learning… (January 2026)
We Are learning... To Explore, Copy and Create Simple Patterns We are introducing some new mathematical resources to explore pattern, shape, and size, as well as thinking about the pattern and sequence of the daily routine, in stories and songs (using language such as...
In Willow Room We Are Learning… (January 2026)
We Are Learning... To Join in and Copy Simple Patterns, particularly in Sounds and Actions We will be using patterns of actions in songs and stories, as well as thinking about the pattern of the daily routine, with language such as first, now, next, after and later....
Staff Training Day – Wednesday 21st January
Our nursery schools will now be closed for the whole day on Wednesday, 21st January, for staff first aid training. Sorry for any inconvenience this change in timing may cause. Please get in touch with the nursery if you would like more information.
In Owl Room We Are Learning… (January 2026)
We Are Learning... To Explore, Copy and Create Simple Patterns We are introducing some new mathematical resources to explore pattern, shape, and size, as well as thinking about the pattern and sequence of the daily routine, in stories and songs (using language such as...
In Wren Room We Are Learing… (January 2026)
We Are Learning... To Join in and copy Simple Patterns, particularly in Sounds and Actions We will be using patterns of actions in songs and stories, as well as thinking about the pattern of the daily routine, with language such as first, now, next, after and later....
News From the Rooms
Owls
In Owl Room We Are Learning… (January 2026)
We Are Learning... To Explore, Copy and Create Simple Patterns We are introducing some new...
Wrens
In Wren Room We Are Learing… (January 2026)
We Are Learning... To Join in and copy Simple Patterns, particularly in Sounds and Actions We will...
Oak
In Oak Room We Are Learning… (January 2026)
We Are learning... To Explore, Copy and Create Simple Patterns We are introducing some new...
Willow
In Willow Room We Are Learning… (January 2026)
We Are Learning... To Join in and Copy Simple Patterns, particularly in Sounds and Actions We will...