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 for September 2024?
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.
Latest News
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...
Feel Good Friday: Green Spaces
Did you know...? Spending time in green spaces can lower stress hormones and increase feelings of happiness and well-being. We are so lucky to have this wonderful green space to play and learn in. Take a moment… watch this clip… and take care of...
Positions Filled: Early Years Practitioners BG8 and BG5, Fixed Term Contract
Early Years Practitioners BG8 and BG5, Fixed Term Contract for one year, from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2025 Knowle West Nursery School is a unique place for children and families. We are an attachment-aware, trauma-informed setting and place emotional...
Position Filled: Early Years Practitioner BG5 Permanent Post
Knowle West Nursery School is a unique place for children and families. We are an attachment-aware, trauma-informed setting and place emotional well-being and relationships at the heart of our curriculum. In March 2024, we received the Trauma and Mental Health...
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...
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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 Bumblebee Room – April 2024
The Three Little Pigs Our Bumblebees have had so much fun playing The Three Little Pigs out in the sunshine. The children ran and hid in all the best hiding spots to avoid being caught by the Big Bad Wolf! They climbed up into the playhouses, hid behind trees and...
News from the Fox Room – April 2024
Our Tadpoles! The Children of Fox Room had noticed lots of frogspawn in our garden pond, so Nancy and Zara decided to have some in a tank indoors for the children, so they can watch the lifecycle of the tadpoles, turning into froglets and eventually into frogs! The...
News from the Ladybird Room – March 2024
Splashing in Our Wonderful River The children in Red Room have so much playing in our bubble river out in the garden! They enjoy jumping and splashing and seeing what happens when we stamp on the bubbles and watch some of the bubbles float away. We even brought some...
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...
