Little Hayes
Welcome to Little Hayes Nursery School. We are one of twelve local authority-maintained nursery schools in Bristol offering high-quality early years education for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds.
Little Hayes has been at the heart of the local Fishponds community since 1957. The site was originally an open green space enclosed by a hedge, hence the name, from the old English word hayes for hedge. In its long history, the nursery has been attended by several generations of many local families and some of our staff were former parents and pupils. We are always excited to welcome back families, meet new siblings and offer fantastic learning opportunities to the next generation of learners.
We strive to provide a welcoming, nurturing, family centred provision and are proud of the role Little Hayes has played in the local community for over 60 years.
Contact Little Hayes Nursery School
Little Hayes Nursery School
Symington Road
Fishponds
Bristol
BS16 2LL
For queries and enquiries, contact the office
Email: littlehayesn@bristol-schools.uk
Tel: 0117 903 0405
Headteacher: Jet Davis
Chair of Governors: Jill Gettrup
SENDCo: Natalie Williams
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Tanya Tooby
The amazing staff have helped my child so much through her time at nursery. She’s a shy girl around new people and new environments, etc, and certain things can be hard for her to deal with; however, they have helped her grow so much, so I really appreciate all they do.
She is absolutely thriving now!
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 Updates from Little Hayes Nursery School
Purple Day for Rett Syndrome
On Wednesday 21st October we invited the children and staff to join us in raising awareness of Rett syndrome by wearing something PURPLE. We all had a great time wearing purple and exploring purple resources. We worked together to make a purple collage, mixed red and...
In Term 2 in Willow Room We Are Learning… (November 2026)
We Are Learning… To Remember (and Talk About) Significant Events This term there are lots of events and festivals, including Halloween, Diwali, Bonfire Night and Christmas. Linked to Bonfire Night, we will be creating firework pictures using different tools (such as...
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...
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...
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...
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 Today we had a lovely visit from Rob Burrows who is a volunteer with SARA. SARA supports the police and emergency services across the Severn region with lifeboat, flood,...
Toothbrushing and Dental Health
We are always talking with the children about how to care for themselves and make healthy choices. This week we have had another focus on dental health, including the importance of twice-daily toothbrushing and cutting down on sugary foods and drinks.The children in...
Exciting New Community Book Box at Little Hayes Nursery School
Sharing books and stories helps to build children’s language and communication skills and develop a love of reading. It also gives your child the chance to hear and recognise new sounds and words, which are the first building blocks of language. To support and...
In Willow Room We Are Learning… (June 2026)
We Are Learning... To use Big Movements with Co-ordination 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 own obstacle courses, and...
In Oak Room 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...