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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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
Little Hayes Nursery School has a visit from Owls, Flo and Pip
Paul, from Birds of Prey Discovery, came to nursery today. We brought Flo, the barn owl who is 15 years old and Pip, the little owl, who is 8 years old. The children were able to get up close to the owls and see their feathers, features and even some owl pellets!...
In Wren Room We Are Learning… (November 2025)
We Are Learning... To Settle, Build Relationships and find out how to learn in a Group We have been busy re-settling returning children as well as welcoming new children and their families. We have been finding out which groups we are in and where we meet. We are...
In Willow Room We Are Learning… (November 2025)
We Are Learning... To Settle, Build Relationships and Find out how to Learn in a Group We have been busy re-settling returning children as well as welcoming new children and their families. We have been finding out which groups we are in and where we meet. We are...
Speedwell Owl Class Explores Music, Tools and Mark Making
We have been joined by Ellie every week to explore making music and singing songs, developing rhythm and musical awareness through hands-on experiences. We've experimented with the different sounds we can make using musical instruments and joined in with learning...
In Owl Room We Are Learning… (November 2025)
We Are Learning... To Count and Find out How Many We will be focusing on developing number confidence, in particular knowledge around number and counting. We will be exploring maths resources, singing number songs and looking at number stories. Some of the children...
Speedwell Nursery School Welcomes Barn Owl and Little Owl Visit
What an exciting day! Paul visited us with his barn owl, Flo, and little owl, Pip. The children had really interesting questions to ask about the owls and we found out lots of new information, sparking curiosity and developing understanding of these fascinating birds...
News From the Rooms
Owls
Speedwell Owl Class Explores Music, Tools and Mark Making
We have been joined by Ellie every week to explore making music and singing songs, developing...
Wrens
In Wren Room We Are Learning… (November 2025)
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… (November 2025)
We Are Learning... To Count and find out How Many We will be focusing on developing number...
Willow
In Willow Room We Are Learning… (November 2025)
We Are Learning... To Settle, Build Relationships and Find out how to Learn in a Group We have...