All aboutFilton Avenue Nursery Schoolin Bristol
Filton Avenue Nursery School (FANS) stands as a beacon of excellence in early education, having proudly served its local community for over 80 years. Under the leadership of Headteacher Kate Tector, the nursery offers an outstanding teaching and learning environment where children develop essential skills in a fun and friendly setting. Guided by their core values of Joy, Respect, Curiosity, and Inclusivity, they are a caring and inclusive community where every child is celebrated for their unique qualities and encouraged to explore their full potential. They nurture a love for learning through play, curiosity and creativity, while building a foundation for lifelong happiness and success. With a strong commitment to partnership with parents and the broader community, Filton Avenue creates a positive, happy, caring learning community that welcomes and values all children and families, celebrating individual differences while listening attentively to the voices of both children and adults.

Why chooseFilton Avenue Nursery School

Rich Outdoor Learning Environment
Filton Avenue Nursery School boasts an extraordinary outdoor space that stands out among nurseries in the area. The enormous garden features a mud kitchen, a large park area, bicycles, a huge sandpit, rope swings, and numerous other engaging features. This exceptional outdoor environment provides endless opportunities for exploration, discovery, and physical development. Parents are consistently amazed by the quality and extent of this outdoor provision, recognising how it enhances children’s learning experiences and allows them to connect with nature while developing crucial physical and social skills in an expansive, stimulating setting.

Child-First, Inclusive Approach
Filton Avenue places children at the heart of its educational philosophy, offering substantial child-initiated play opportunities within an inclusive environment. The nursery warmly welcomes children with special educational needs and celebrates linguistic diversity with many staff speaking additional languages. This commitment to inclusion ensures every child matters and feels valued as an important community member. The nursery celebrates individuality and diversity, creating a space where children can authentically be themselves while developing the confidence to question, challenge, solve problems creatively, and use their initiative.

Strong Community Partnerships
Filton Avenue nurtures a distinctive community feel, actively involving parents in their children’s learning journey. Friends of FANS (the PTFA) is a dedicated group that organises many events for Filton Avenue Nursery School families, including cake sales and school fayres. The nursery also provides opportunities for volunteers to get involved and support the school community. Kate, the head, holds regular coffee mornings and afternoons, creating opportunities for parents to connect and engage. The nursery’s exceptional staff form the foundation of this community approach, demonstrating genuine care and enthusiasm for working with young children. Parents consistently praise the warm atmosphere created by staff who know children intimately and treat them with kindness and fairness. This community-centred approach helps children feel part of something special while building the confidence to be collaborative, responsible members of society.
Filton Avenue Nursery Schooloffers
Open: Term-time only
Session Times: 8:45am - 3:30pm
2-Year-Old Provision
3-4 Year-Old Provision
Wraparound Care (Breakfast Club: 8:00am-8:45am, Tea Club: 3:30pm-5:00pm)
Funded 15-Hour/30-Hour Places
Exceptional Outdoor Spaces
Additional Information: We take children with 9-month funding as soon as they turn 2

What people say aboutFilton Avenue Nursery School
I was immediately amazed by the garden and outdoor space, impressed with the wide range of learning opportunities and activities, the smiling, busy children and the warmth of the staff and the quality of the provision. We knew we needed to look no further and that we had found the right nursery. Since then, our first daughter is now in reception, and our second daughter is in Willow room and absolutely loves it.
One of the best assets of the nursery is the amazing staff; they are all very kind and caring, they genuinely all seem to love children and really enjoy working there, which makes for a lovely atmosphere and feeling. They know the children so well and treat them kindly and fairly. I have not heard another parent have anything but positive things to say. They are always on hand to give support or advice if needed.
I really feel that my child is important to them and that every child matters. They celebrate individuality and diversity. I like the ethos and the community feel.
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