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
Speedwell Nursery School Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted has informed us that they will inspect Speedwell Nursery School on Tuesday, 5th November 2024. Parents and Carers of Speedwell Nursery School children have been contacted with a link to an online survey. Please complete this by 11am on 5th November 2024. Please...
Digital Safety
More and more children in their early years have their own tablets or borrow their parents’ devices to play games, use apps and watch their favourite TV shows. InternetMatters.org had some fantastic advice on simple things you can do to make sure they’re staying safe...
Scales and Tails Encounters
Scales and Tails Encounters will visit Meadow Vale Community Centre (BS5 7RF) on Wednesday, October 30th, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Stop by to meet, view and handle lots of different reptiles with your family! There is no entry fee for this event.
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...