Welcome to St Philip’s Marsh Nursery School
We are a lively, flourishing Local Authority Nursery School in Bristol, serving children from 2 to 5 years old and their families. Our school has become the heart of our community, welcoming families who travel from many areas across Bristol to join us. What makes us special is our deeply inclusive ethos – we celebrate the diverse cultures, languages and life experiences that every family brings, creating a vibrant community where everyone belongs.
Our experienced team includes a Headteacher, Deputy Head, qualified teachers, Early Years Practitioners and support staff who are passionate about early years education. Each child is supported by a dedicated key person who gets to know them and their family well. We place children firmly at the heart of everything we do, using their interests to guide our activities and helping them develop language, social skills, self-confidence and independence. Through our broad, balanced curriculum, creative indoor spaces and wonderful outdoor garden, we give children the security and freedom they need to explore, learn and thrive. Whether your child needs support through visuals, Makaton, or early intervention groups, our skilled team ensures every child makes progress from their own starting point, building a strong foundation for their future learning journey.
Continue to show support for School Crossing Patrol
As you know the School Crossing Patrol service is under threat. The Local Authority will be visiting the School during March to make an assessment of this service for our Nursery. Please continue to show your support for this invaluable service.
School Photographer on Thursday 9 February
Next Thursday (9th February), Tempest Photography Company will be taking individual photographs and family photographs with siblings, if requested. If you would like a photograph of your child with their brother or sister you will need to stay with them. This...
Please come along to Talk & Explore tomorrow morning
‘Talk and Explore’ session run by a Speech and Language Therapist to learn new songs, pick up tips for talking and playing with your children - Thursday 2 February (10.00 -11.00 am).
Nursery provision for 0-3 year olds at the Meriton
St Philip’s Marsh Nursery School offers 15 hours free early education per week for all children from the term after their third birthday. We can also offer free places for 2 year old children at Cashmore Early Years Centre in Barton Hill. The Meriton (next door) is...
Government introduction of 30 hours per week free education
From September 2017 the Nursery School will be offering 30 hours per week for 38 weeks per year free education and care to families who meet the government guidelines. Families with both parents working 16 hours or more per week and lone parents who are working 16...
Save our crossing patrols in Bristol
Bristol City Council are thinking about cutting 80 school crossing patrols across Bristol and as a result it could mean children all over Bristol will be in danger when they walk to school. The Council are currently running a consultation on this so we have a real...