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Every child aged 3 years or over can receive 15 hours of free nursery attendance each week, and if you are eligible they may be entitled to a 30 hour free place.

3 year old children can start, if there are available places, in the September, January or April following their third birthday. 

Some 2 year old children are entitled to 15 hours free education.

Learn more at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.

You are welcome to come and have a look around, we do personal visits and a tour of the nursery. Call  0117 903 0405 for further information or to arrange a visit.

You can download our Admissions Policy here.

To apply, complete an application form and email it to littlehayesn@bristol-schools.uk (Little Hayes) or speedwell.n@bristol-schools.uk (Speedwell) or pop in for a visit.

Your child’s name will then be added to our waiting list and we will make contact when a space becomes available.

Fee paying places

We are now able to offer a limited number of fee paying places.

  • All places will be subject to availability and appropriate staff ratios.
  • Children need to be fully settled before starting additional hours. Three short settling visits will not be charged for.
  • All places are term time only. No payment is required for school holidays or INSET days.
  • Parents/carers will need to provide a packed lunch on all full days that children attend.
  • Bookings are made termly and payment will need to be made one month in advance.
  • Rates for funded hours are reviewed each March.

Please contact the office to find out more and for current prices and availability information.​

When and how to apply for primary school reception places

If your child was born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020 you need to apply for a reception school place at www.gov.uk/apply-for-primary-school-place

The deadline for applications for September 2024 is 15 January 2024.

Please see our helpful hints to support your child’s transition to nursery and school.

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