Speedwell Nursery School
Speedwell
Speedwell Nursery School is a local authority-maintained nursery school located in the heart of Speedwell.
The nursery first opened in 1946 and has continued to build on its long tradition of offering high quality early years education for two, three and four year olds for 78 years.
Our experienced teachers and nursery staff work to provide an exciting, safe, creative place for your child to play, make friends and develop their love of learning.
We have spacious well equipped nursery rooms and a fantastic, large garden full of trees, wildlife and even a tree house. Perfect for having child sizes adventures!
We look forward to welcoming you and your family.
Contact Speedwell Nursery School
Speedwell Nursery School
Speedwell Road
Bristol
BS5 7SY
For queries and enquiries, contact the office
Email: speedwell.n@bristol-schools.uk
Tel: 0117 9030 329
Headteacher: Jet Davis
Chair of Governors: Jill Gettrup
SENDCo: Natalie Williams
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Liz Allen
Finding Us
If you are coming up Speedwell Road from Whitehall there is a large block of flats on your left. Look out for the bus stop across the road and our blue 'Nursery School' sign that points up the pathway to our centre.
If you are approaching us from the Kingswood direction, with the BBA School on your right, go straight across the mini roundabout on Speedwell Road. The bus stop is on the left and our blue 'Nursery School' sign points up the pathway to our centre.
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.
I value the relationships the staff build with the children and quickly. I love how I see them hugging the kids and genuinely enjoying what they do, and they seem to really understand each child’s personality. The room always seems calm and happy no matter what time you walk in. And it looks like they all have fun with a wide range of activities. I like how all the staff say hello to my child when he walks in and how the children follow that example. Reception staff give an amazing welcome everyday.
News and Updates from Speedwell Nursery School
In Owl Room We Are Learning… (September 2024)
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 Wrens Class, as well as welcoming new children and their families. We have been finding out...
Parent and Carer Survey
We really hope you and your child have enjoyed your time at nursery this year. We value your views and we use your comments and suggestions to improve our service and inform any future plans. We are trying a new way to gather views with a short parent and carers...
Speedwell Nursery School Term 6 Newsletter
Dear Parents and Carers, It has been such a pleasure getting to know you and your children this year and being part of their learning journey. We really value your feedback and we would appreciate it if you could complete this short survey to help us be even better...
Updates from Wrens Room – Obstacle Course, Sensory Play, and using Gross Motor Skills
We’ve had a really busy term in Wren Class. We have been learning all about using our bodies to move in lots of different ways- big and small. We’ve developed our gross motor skills outside by building and using an obstacle course. We had to concentrate really hard to...
Updates From Owl Room – Hula-Hoops, Obstacle Courses and Using Fine Motor Skills (June 2024)
We have been focusing on our physical development this term and found lots of amazing ways to move, from throwing and catching to hula-hooping and building obstacle courses. We’ve also practiced using fine motor skills to make use of tools and other equipment. We had...
Music at Speedwell Nursery School
We are delighted to welcome Ellie, an early years music specialist from Bristol Beacon, this term. She will be joining us on Thursday mornings for musical exploration across the nursery. We will be learning new songs, playing instruments together and dancing in lots...
Helpful Hints to Support Your Child’s Transition to Nursery and School
Some of our children will be moving on to reception in September. We will be reading books about starting school, finding out which school they will be going to and which friends will be joining them. We will be noticing similarities and differences between nursery...
In Wrens Room We Are Learning… (Term 6, 2024)
We Are Learning... To use Fine and Gross Motor Movements with Confidence, Purpose, and Joy According to The Chief Medical Officer, children under five need 180 minutes of physical activity each day. See www.bit.ly/startactive This term we are getting active. We will...
In Owls Room We Are Learning… (Term 6, 2024)
We Are Learning... To use Fine and Gross Motor Movements with Confidence, Purpose, and Joy According to The Chief Medical Officer, children under five need 180 minutes of physical activity each day. See www.bit.ly/startactive This term we are getting active. We will...
Jet Davis Appointed Permanent Headteacher of Little Hayes and Speedwell Nursery Federation
Jet Davis appointed permanent Headteacher of Little Hayes and Speedwell Nursery Federation Written By Jill Gettrup - Chair of Governors It is with great pride that I can tell you that Little Hayes and Speedwell Nursery Federation’s newly...