Are you looking for an outstanding nursery place for your child?
Register your interest now for September 2021.
During more normal times, our headteacher, Sarah, would be welcoming parents and carers of our new children face-to-face. This year, however, Sarah and the Filton Avenue Nursery School and Children’s Centre team have created a video to welcome to you all to our school and to allow you to meet our amazing team.
The video explains the procedures we have in place around keeping everyone safe during COVID-19, how to get the latest news about FANS, points of contact, our learning and more! If you have any questions, please do post them below in the comments and we’ll respond to you there.
If you have any questions, please do post them here. Of course, you can also contact us through the website.
Welcome from our Headteacher
A warm welcome to Filton Avenue Nursery School (FANS) and we hope you find our website useful, informative and inspiring. Here at FANS, we are proud to have served our local community for over 80 years as a Nursery School.
It is a privilege to take over as the Headteacher having been here for over 11 years as a room teacher, Assistant Head and SENco. I am passionate about continuing our work to provide an outstanding teaching and learning environment for your children and to ensuring our dedicated and experienced team offer you all the support you need in these challenging times.
I look forward to welcoming you all to our outstanding Nursery School whether you are returning or totally new to us – it is an exciting moment for you and your children.
With very best wishes,
Sarah Woodfield
Headteacher
News from Filton Avenue Nursery and Children’s Centre
Term 6 Dates and Information
As we come to the close of this academic year I just wanted to remind you of a few dates and info regarding this term and for those of you returning to us, for the September term. Children leaving us to another school will shortly be meeting their new teacher...
Video: Bread Experiment
We have spoken lots about washing our hands and keeping our toys clean this year. Therefore, the idea behind this experiment was for the children to observe what happens to bread over time and which household ingredients have the biggest effect. In the video, the...
Speech and Language Therapy Telephone Drop-in
The North Bristol Early Years Speech and Language Therapy Team operate a telephone drop-in service on Thursdays, from 9:45am - 12:15pm (Term-time only). Call 0300 124 5832 to chat to one of their Speech and Language Therapists for advice and find out about available...
Video: Beech and Willow Room Beetle
A child had been digging in the sandpit when they discovered a beetle. The children were concerned about the insect staying in the sand and have great ideas on how to best take care of the bug. https://youtu.be/nAPctXESua4
Video: Willow Room Obstacle Course
The children are beginning to challenge themselves by building an obstacle course. They are both sharing, trying out ideas and working together. Both children are remaining focused on what they are doing. https://youtu.be/SxTvQ2k8cPg
Video: Story Mapping Three Billy Goats Gruff
The children in Willow have been reading The Three Bill Goats Gruff for group time over the last two weeks. In this video, the children are reflecting on parts of the story through collaborative drawing. They are beginning to focus on the characters and use them to...
Welcome to Filton Avenue Nursery School and Children’s Centre
This is an aspirational place built on love, courage and respect. Together we are the heart of the community. Please come and take a look and see what a great place this is
We recognize the power in working together throughout your child’s formative years and are happy to hear any suggestions, feedback and comments that look to build on this great Nursery School and Children’s Centre.
This is a lovely place for children to start their school experience.
Positive learning experiences mean that children are enthusiastic and confident young learners… Their happiness and confidence shone!
Acorns
Acorns room provides high quality early learning and care for children from 2 to 3 years. This provision is to support working parents or those returning to education or training. We also have free places for eligible children. These free places are allocated through a city wide referral system.
Beech and Willow
We provide two classrooms (Willow and Beech) for 3-4 year old pre-school children providing high quality learning and care.
Each child has an entitlement to 15 hours a week. We also provide paid wrap-a-round sessions for working parents.