Bristol’s Maintained Nursery Schools are proud to announce the launch of our new website, celebrating nearly a century of exceptional early years education across the city.
This new digital platform showcases Bristol’s remarkable network of nursery schools, some of which have been serving their communities for almost 100 years. These schools continue to be valued cornerstones of their neighbourhoods, offering high-quality early years provision in areas of greatest need throughout Bristol.
What Makes Bristol’s Nursery Schools Special
Led by qualified head teachers and staffed by dedicated teachers working alongside experienced practitioners, Bristol’s nursery schools deliver a pedagogical approach centred on play-based learning. This proven method helps many children who enter below age expectations to catch up with their peers, often transforming their educational journey and life outcomes.
The schools take a holistic “whole family” approach, working closely with parents and carers to meet each child’s unique needs. With a strong focus on early intervention and prevention, they partner with other agencies to ensure children and families receive appropriate support and understanding.
Community Impact and Professional Development
Each of the twelve nursery schools, located across thirteen sites, sits at the heart of its community, championing lifelong learning and offering individualised services. Beyond direct education, Bristol’s nursery schools make significant contributions to professional development across the city, sharing training, best practices, and expertise with early years providers and schools both locally and internationally.
Explore Our New Website
Our comprehensive new website provides families with detailed information about Bristol’s maintained nursery schools and their offerings.
You can explore each of the nursery schools and what makes them unique, read about the benefits of Bristol’s maintained nursery schools and what makes them special, explore free and funded childcare at Bristol’s Nursery Schools, and register your interest.
For professional development opportunities and resources, you can explore job and opportunity listings across the twelve nursery schools. Educators can also visit the Bristol & Beyond Stronger Practice Hub and Bristol Early Years website for additional resources.
Bristol’s maintained nursery schools remain committed to improving the lives of all children in the city, building on their proud legacy while embracing innovation in early years education.