We all Matter - We all Belong
Welcome to Knowle West Nursery School
As one of the twelve local authority-maintained nursery schools in Bristol, we take pride in offering high-quality early years education within a beautiful and stimulating learning space.
At Knowle West Nursery School, we believe that every child matters and belongs. This core value is woven into the fabric of our inclusive culture, ensuring that each child is cherished, supported, and provided with the opportunities to flourish and achieve success.
Led by our Headteacher, Jenny McDonald, with over 13 years of commitment to the school, we continue to foster a family-centred ethos that prioritizes the well-being and happiness of every child.
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our vibrant learning community. We eagerly anticipate welcoming you and your child to the Knowle West Nursery School family.
Are you looking for a Nursery place?
We have 2, 3 and 4 year old places available. Please get in touch and come and visit our wonderful learning environment.
Please contact us by phone (0117 9030214) or use the Register Your Interest button below, if you could
like to book a tour, or receive further information about Knowle West Nursery School.
Parent/Carer
My daughter really has enjoyed coming into nursery. The staff here are lovely and the morning welcome as you come through the door is always nice. Staff are really helpful and good at giving feedback at the end of the day. My daughter enjoys coming to nursery everyday as there are always fun activities to do on the tables and enjoys the big garden.
Parent/Carer
Thank you will never be enough for what you do. This is such a special place with amazing people who work so hard for the families and children. We love Knowle West Nursery School!
Latest News
News from Hedgehog Room – March 2024
The Three Little Pigs This term during our Storytime sessions, we have been reading ‘The Three Little Pigs’. We know our story well now and have loved using props during our play to rehearse and retell the story. We loved retelling by drawing a story map during our...
Newsletter – Term 4 – March 2024
Term 4 is always a busy time at the nursery. Some children begin to transition across the school from Under 3s to Early Years 3, to their new rooms and routines. We also begin to welcome more new friends and families to the school too. The staff team all work hard to...
Newsletter – Term 3 – January 2024
Happy New Year A very warm welcome back to everyone after the Christmas break, We wish you all a very happy and healthy 2024 and a great start to the year. The staff team are looking forward to settling everyone back into their nursery routines, and playing and...
Newsletter – Term 2 – November 2023
This term we have continued to focus on settling in to nursery with our new friends and families. We hope you have all been making new friends too and have been getting to know each other. Relationships are a key priority for the school - they help us all to feel...
Newsletter – Term 1 – September 2023
A warm welcome to everyone this term—to our returning families and to our new friends. We hope that you have all had a good summer, and the staff team is looking forward to helping everyone settle back into their routines again this term. We started the term with...
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Headteacher's Welcome
It is a privilege to be the Headteacher of such a wonderful school, and I am proud to have been here for over 13 years as a room teacher, Deputy Headteacher, and SENCO. I am passionate about continuing our work for the Knowle West community, and I am joined by a dedicated and highly qualified staff team committed to giving children the best start in life to learn, grow, be heard, and be happy.
Our Vision and Values
Knowle West Nursery School is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive community where every child and family feels a sense of belonging and value. The school’s vision emphasises providing children with the best possible start in life, bridging the gap of disadvantage, and instilling skills, dispositions, and attitudes necessary for confident lifelong learning. Central to our ethos is the creation of a psychologically safe environment where respect, connection, kindness, safety, and authenticity are the guiding values, ensuring that everyone is heard, understood, and genuinely cared for.
Learning and Curriculum
Knowle West Nursery School offers a vibrant and nurturing environment where young children thrive through active engagement with the world around them. Following the Early Years Foundation Stage, KWNS emphasizes the Prime Areas of learning: Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Physical Development, and Communication and Language. These foundational areas foster a positive self-image, social collaboration, emotional understanding, physical activity, and communication skills.
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