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
Our Winter Fair
We are excited to announce our Winter Fair, taking place on Wednesday, 18th December from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. This festive event promises a delightful afternoon, filled with holiday cheer and fun activities for the whole family. Join us for singing with Father Christmas...
News from the Fox and Hedgehog Room – November 2024
We love welcoming back the children after half term. We hope you all had a wonderful time! The Fox's and Hedgehog's came back ready to learn new and exciting things and rekindle friendships. The first week back involved messy play, both indoors and outdoors. Indoors...
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...
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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 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...
