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.
What we value most about the nursery is how caring and supportive all the staff are with the children. They really take the time to connect with each child, which helps them feel safe and comfortable while they are at nursery. From our experience with our child, she settled in very quickly because the staff made so much effort to talk to her, include her in activities, and help her feel part of the group. It’s clear that they genuinely care about the children and work hard to create a welcoming environment.
News and Events
Taster Inclusive Music Session with Sense Arts
Sense Arts is hosting a free drop-in taster inclusive music session at the Vassall Centre in Bristol on Friday 26th June from 3:00pm to 3:45pm. Led by an expert musician, the session offers families the chance to explore instruments, sound and creative expression in...
Important Dates – Speedwell Nursery School
Please remember that we are closed next Wednesday morning (10th June) for staff training. We will be open for the afternoon session from 12.30pm. We are also closed all day on Wednesday 1st July for staff training. The last day of term is Wednesday 22nd July. We will...
Important Dates – Little Hayes Nursery School
Please remember that we are closed next Wednesday morning (10th June) for staff training. We will be open for the afternoon session from 12.30pm. We are also closed all day on Wednesday 1st July for staff training. The last day of term is Wednesday 22nd July. We will...
In Wren Class We Are Learning… (June 2026)
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 Owl Class We Are Learning… (June 2026)
We Are Learning... To use Big Movements with Co-Ordination This term we are getting active. We will be building and attempting our own obstacle courses, and finding creative ways to move over, under, around and through the obstacles, using balance, agility and spatial...
From Caterpillars to Butterflies at Little Hayes Nursery School
13/4/26 - The caterpillars have arrived At the moment they are quite inactive but they will soon start to move, eat the special food in the pots, and start to grow. We will start to see balls of waste (poo) near them and silk webbing surrounding them, and in 7 to 14...
News From the Rooms
Owls
In Owl Class We Are Learning… (June 2026)
We Are Learning... To use Big Movements with Co-Ordination This term we are getting active. We...
Wrens
In Wren Class We Are Learning… (June 2026)
We Are Learning... To use Fine and Gross Motor Movements with Confidence, Purpose and Joy...
Oak
In Oak Room We Are Learning… (May 2026)
This term we have been learning about shapes, growing and forces. We have been finding lots of...
Willow
From Caterpillars to Butterflies at Little Hayes Nursery School
13/4/26 - The caterpillars have arrived At the moment they are quite inactive but they will soon...