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
In Willow Room We Are Learning… (June 2025)
We Are Learning... To use Fine and Gross Motor Movements with Confidence, Purpose and Joy According to the Chief Medical Officer, children under 5 need 180 minutes of physical activity each day! This term we are getting active. We will be reading stories linked to...
In Oak Room We Are Learning… (June 2025)
We Are Learning... To use Fine and Gross Motor Movements with Confidence, Purpose and Joy According to the Chief Medical Officer, children under 5 need 180 minutes of physical activity each day! This term we are getting active. We will be building and attempting our...
Family Singing Session at Little Hayes Nursery School
At the end of last term, Ellie Kirtley from Bristol Beacon led an amazing family singing session in the garden. The children were able to teach their parents the songs they had been learning this term, and everyone joined in with singing, moving, and playing...
Speedwell Nursery Has a Visit from Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA)
On Friday, May 16th, Rob, a volunteer crew member from Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA), visited us. SARA is an independent search and rescue organisation that provides lifeboat and mountain rescue services. It is completely run by volunteers and supported by...
Starting Reception – A Guide
Starting Reception has compiled a helpful guide for parents/carers of children starting school in September. Your child’s journey to school starts at home We understand that all children develop at their own pace, and that we’re all learning from birth. When it’s...
Little Hayes Newsletter – May 2025
End of Year Family Picnic: Wednesday 16th July 11:00am to 2:00pm Come and join the fun for a stay and play family picnic. This will be an opportunity to celebrate the amazing year we’ve had, meet other children and families, and say good bye to our children moving on...
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
In Oak Room We Are Learning… (June 2025)
We Are Learning... To use Fine and Gross Motor Movements with Confidence, Purpose and Joy...
Willow
In Willow Room We Are Learning… (June 2025)
We Are Learning... To use Fine and Gross Motor Movements with Confidence, Purpose and Joy...