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
Final phase of childcare expansion: get 30 hours childcare – apply now
From this September, 15 hours childcare for working families with children under 3 will expand to 30 hours, meaning eligible working families can now apply for 30 hours of childcare from the term after their child turns 9 months until they reach school age. This...
Help Raise FREE Donations for Speedwell Nursery School Every Time You Shop Online
We're excited to announce that Speedwell Nursery School has registered with easyfundraising, giving you a fantastic opportunity to support our school at absolutely no cost to yourself! How It Works Every time you shop online through easyfundraising, retailers will...
In Owl 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...
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...
News From the Rooms
Owls
In Owl Room We Are Learning… (June 2025)
We Are Learning... To use Fine and Gross Motor Movements with Confidence, Purpose and Joy...
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...