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.
I feel confident that my child is well cared for and valued. Staff take the time to get to know children and their families. The engagement in play and learning is always positive, from what I’ve seen during stay-and-plays and drop-offs. The warm welcome at the reception door and the classroom doors always sets adults and children up for a positive goodbye from parents and a great day at nursery!
I value the caring and supportive teachers who make my child’s time at nursery fun, engaging, and enjoyable. They have created a welcoming environment where she feels comfortable, happy, and excited to come in each day. It’s lovely to see how much she enjoys attending nursery and how well she has settled in.
News and Events
In Term 2 in Oak Room We are Learning… (November 2026)
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. The book Ten Black Dots...
Hillfields Community Centre Launch New Food Club this November
Hillfields Community Centre sent us this exciting message to share with our families and community. 🥕 Our new Food Club opens next week, 2nd November, 1:00pm - 4:00pm: a family bag of good food for £5, open to all 💚 We’re excited to launch our new Food Club, helping...
A Message from Our Headteacher: End of Term 1 at Little Hayes and Speedwell
Dear parents and carers, It is nearly the end of the first term, and we have had a busy few months welcoming new children and families and reconnecting with those moving classes after the holidays. Thank you to everyone who was able to come to our first Family Explore...
Parent Connect: Thank You to Everyone Who Joined Us!
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for today’s Parent Connect session at Speedwell Nursery School! It was lovely to have dedicated time to sit together, chat and share ideas about some of the parenting topics that matter most to you and your family. Today we...
In Owl Class We Are Learning… (September 2026)
We Are Learning... To Settle, Build Relationships and Find out about the People in Our Key Group We have been busy re-settling returning children and those moving up from Willow room, as well as welcoming new children and their families. We have been finding out which...
In Oak Room We Are Learning… (September 2026)
We Are Learning... To Settle, Build Relationships and find out the People in our Key Group We have been busy re-settling returning children and those moving up from Willow room, as well as welcoming new children and their families. We have been finding out which...
News From the Rooms
Owls
In Owl Class We Are Learning… (September 2026)
We Are Learning... To Settle, Build Relationships and Find out about the People in Our Key Group...
Wrens
In Wren Room We Are Learning… (June 2026)
We Are Learning... To use Big Movements with Co-ordination According to the Chief Medical Officer,...
Oak
In Term 2 in Oak Room We are Learning… (November 2026)
We Are Learning... To Count and Find out How Many We will be focusing on developing number...
Willow
Staying Safe Around Water: Little Hayes Meets Rob from SARA
At Little Hayes we have been learning how to stay safe around water, with Rob Burrows from SARA...