Are you looking for an outstanding nursery place for your child?
We are a pre-school nursery setting, serving the Horfield, Lockleaze, Ashley Down and Filton communities of North Bristol and we offer term time educational provision including day care.
Places available for 2-4 year-olds.
Call the office on 0117 3772680 or contact us here.
Tour Filton Avenue
Come and tour Filton Avenue on the following dates:
Tuesday 9th July and Tuesday 16th July, 3:45pm.
Please contact us (phone 0117 3772680, or email us), or use the Register Your Interest button below, if you could like to book a tour, or receive further information about our Nursery School.
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 work as the Headteacher having been here for over 15 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
Bristol Parenting Courses
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A Thank-you Message From Sarah!
Dear Parents and Carers, We have finally arrived at the end of term 6, and for many of you, the end of term Picnic will be your opportunity to enjoy the garden one last time, say goodbye to your key person and wind down for the Summer. We look forward to seeing as...
Breakfast Club and Tea Club
We are pleased to announce that Breakfast Club and Tea Club will operate from September. Our Wrap around hours will now be 8:00am to 5:00pm. Please speak to the office to book.
Key Dates – 2024-2025
2024 September 2nd - Inset Day (School closed for staff training)September 3rd - Inset Day (School closed for staff training)October 25th - Last day of termNovember 4th - New Term beginsNovember 20th - Parents EveningDecember 18th - Christmas Sing-a-longDecember 20th...
September Inset Days and September Term Start Date
Apologies for the change of dates, but to confirm, both Monday, September 2nd, and Tuesday, September 3rd, are Inset Days at the beginning of Term 1 for staff training. Therefore, the returners' start date is Wednesday, September 4th, or as confirmed with your key...
The Alternative Parents’ Evening
Filton Avenue Nursery School is excited to share a FREE online event from Relationships Matter Bristol, Bristol City Council and Bristol Family Hubs for parents feeling the pressure of family life. The event, hosted by Gina Pazienza, a Parental Relationship...
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.