The management team at Class came across this industry news story last week, and it is clear that some Early Years setting owners may struggle to find the best nursery workers in Bristol in 2026.
According to the story in Nursery World, there was a slight rise in nursery staff across the UK towards the end of 2025, but numbers are still well below what is required in the sector.
This means it could be difficult to find the best nursery workers in Bristol in 2026, unless Early Years settings work in partnership with agencies.
Having been a leading Early Years recruitment agency in Bristol since 2009, Class are well aware of the demands faced by nursery settings daily.
When Class was launched in Clifton 17 years ago, there were more colleges providing students who wanted to work in childcare roles across the city.
We have found that more Early Years candidates are coming into the sector through an apprenticeship route.
Formal college courses in Early Years and Childcare are a fantastic option for candidates looking to work in different placements in various nursery settings across the city.
Our Early Years recruitment team have excellent (and often long-term) working relationships with nursery owners in numerous BS postcodes.
Our recruitment team works with a significant number of independent nurseries across Bristol, as well as chain operators in the sector.
We provide a comprehensive support package to our nursery clients across Bristol, including out-of-hours access and short-term cover if needed.
If you haven't worked with an Early Years recruitment agency before, we recommend that you read this.
Visit here to see how one of our Bristol nursery settings has been delighted with candidates from Class for over 16 years consecutively.
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To find out more about recruiting the best nursery workers in Bristol in 2026, please call us on 0117 930 4000.