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
Exciting March Community Events in Speedwell
We're thrilled to share information about two wonderful community events happening in our area this month. Community Culture Day at Meadow Vale Join in the celebration on Saturday, March 22nd, from 12 to 4 p.m. at Meadow Vale Community Centre (Speedwell, BS5 7RF)....
In Willow Room We Are Learning… (February 2025)
We Are Learning... To Notice, Explore and Name Different Shapes We will be exploring and noticing shapes in the environment, in books and in our creative exploration. Adults will be using informal language e.g. slanty, pointy, twisty, wiggly, bumpy as well as...
Parenting Support Opportunities for Local Families
Little Hayes and Speedwell Nursery School is pleased to share information about valuable parenting programs available through Bristol Family Hubs. These free support groups are designed for parents and carers with children aged 0-8 years and offer practical guidance,...
News From the Rooms
Owls
In Owl Room We Are Learning… (February 2025)
We Are Learning... To Recognise Numerals and Know that They Represent a Number Our maths focus...
Wrens
In Wren Room We Are Learning… (January 2025)
We Are Learning... To Join in and Copy Simple Patterns, Particularly in Sounds and Actions We will...
Oak
In Willow Room We Are Learning… (February 2025)
We Are Learning... To Notice, Explore and Name Different Shapes We will be exploring and noticing...
Willow
In Willow Room We Are Learning… (January 2025)
We Are Learning... To Join in and Copy Simple Patterns, Particularly in Sounds and Actions We will...