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.
TISUK Award Winning 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
End of Term Newsletter September 2024
We have had so much fun exploring the garden and observing the change in season this term. Our garden is looking magical with all the fallen autumn leaves. And with the autumn change comes the rainy weather, which means the children can play outside jumping in puddles...
Concept Photography at Knowle West Nursery School
We are thrilled to announce that Concept Photography will visit Knowle West Nursery School on Wednesday, 23rd October, to photograph the children. These photos will make great Christmas gifts for family and friends! Our staff will take the children in small groups to...
News from the Ladybird and Bumblebee Rooms – October 2024
Welcome to Term 1 at Knowle West Nursery School. We have been busy welcoming new families into our Knowle West Nursery family and settling in all the children into their new rooms. We are all enjoying exploring our new environments and making new friends. We are...
News from the Fox and Hedgehog Rooms – October 2024
Welcome to Term 1 at Knowle West Nursery School. We have been busy welcoming new families into our Knowle West Nursery family and settling in all the children into their new rooms. We are all enjoying exploring our new environments and making new friends. We are...
September 2024 Newsletter (Term 1)
A warm welcome to everyone at the start of a new academic year – to our returning families and to our new friends. We hope that you have all had a good summer and the staff team are looking forward to helping everyone settle back into their routines again this term....
Primary School Places for 2025
If your child was born between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021, you will need to apply for a school place by 15th January 2025. Below is a guide for parents and carers on applying for a primary school place. It includes guidance and useful information, along...
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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.
Latest From the Rooms
News from the Fox and Hedgehogs Rooms – June 2024
Bill the Music Man Bill the Music Man came to see us on Friday the 21st of June to sing songs and play instruments. We plucked the strings on guitars, banged on drums, tapped, and shook tambourines and enjoyed singing along to some of our favourite songs together....
More News from the Ladybirds and Bumblebees Rooms – June 2024
Keeping Cool It has been rather hot lately, so we have done our best to keep cool while playing outside in the garden! The children have made dens using blankets and throws to create a lovely shady spot to sit and read their favourite books. Another great way the...
News from the Ladybird Room – June 2024
Making Splodge Cakes We've been making some splodge cakes! They are made from rice crispies and to make them sticky and splodgy, we added some honey and then some tasty banana! The cakes were really delicious! And great fun to make to! The mixture kept sticking to our...
News from the Fox Room – June 2024
Fox's Trike School The children in Fox room have been learning how to safely ride their trikes and scooters. Making sure to slow down for the corners on our wobbly chalk road, and making sure they are steered carefully using the handlebars being careful not to bump...
News from the Ladybird and Bumblebee Room – June 2024
Playing In The Garden Together The children from the Ladybird Room and the Bumblebee Room have been spending a lot of time playing outside together recently. Being able to interact and socialise with friends from the other rooms is such a lovely thing to be able to...
More News from the Ladybird Room – May 2024
Growing our Own Plants A couple of weeks ago we planted some seeds and the have just started to sprout! We've grown them in plastic containers and some old cardboard tubes, the tubes were a great choice for the plants as the tubes kept the soil nice and damp, perfect...
More News from the Hedgehog Room – May 2024
Out in the Garden All the wonderful sunshine means even more time to explore the gardens and enjoy the incredible space we have here. As it has been rather hot, we have made sure to stay extra safe by playing in the shady bits of the garden. We are so lucky to have so...
More News from the Bumblebee Room – May 2024
Water Play All the wonderful sunshine means it's time for one of our most favourite activities. Water play! This time our dinosaur toys came outside with us to experience all the big splashes we like to make. The animal toys were also joined by a variety of other...
More News from the Fox Room – May 2024
Building with Cogs and Gears The cogs and gears in the Fox Room have been very popular recently. The children have enjoyed putting them together in lots of different and interesting way. Standing up tall in a tower shape or building them flat on the table. Each build...
News from the Bumblebee Room – May 2024
Sensory Play The children in Bumblebee Room have been getting hands on with a variety of amazing sensory themed activities. Flour is a great tool for sensory exploration, it starts off dry and dusty, when water is added it becomes sticky and gloopy. It is really fun...
