Now accepting enrolments for 2026-2027
Here's what some of our team members have to say about First
Rae, Area Manager
Leanne, Nursery Educator at Alton
Leanne, Nursery Educator at Alton
"Working at First Friends has been an incredible journey. Over the past five years, I’ve grown from a Room Leader in our Eastleigh Nursery to an Area Manager, all thanks to the company's commitment to personal development and training. First Friends truly invests in its team, and I’m proud to be a part of this supportive and growth-focused environment."
Leanne, Nursery Educator at Alton
Leanne, Nursery Educator at Alton
Leanne, Nursery Educator at Alton
" I love working for First Friends because we are always being shown we are cared about as employees, from staff training conferences to being celebrated on our staff team Facebook page to treats being set up for us in our nurseries. I recently won NDNA’s Practitioner Of The Year Award and it wouldn’t have been possible without our manage
" I love working for First Friends because we are always being shown we are cared about as employees, from staff training conferences to being celebrated on our staff team Facebook page to treats being set up for us in our nurseries. I recently won NDNA’s Practitioner Of The Year Award and it wouldn’t have been possible without our management and staff team nominating, supporting and recognising the hard work that goes into the nursery everyday!"
Shanice, Curriculum and Quality Manager
Shanice, Curriculum and Quality Manager
Shanice, Curriculum and Quality Manager
" I love working for First Friends because the children remain at the centre of everything we do.
I am given creative freedom and a platform to share my knowledge, ideas and best practice in a company where my hard work is recognised and celebrated. I am encouraged to continually develop myself professionally.
My passion, enthusiasm and hy
" I love working for First Friends because the children remain at the centre of everything we do.
I am given creative freedom and a platform to share my knowledge, ideas and best practice in a company where my hard work is recognised and celebrated. I am encouraged to continually develop myself professionally.
My passion, enthusiasm and hyperactive approach is celebrated and I never feel like I need to ‘dampen’ that - I can be me!
I get to work closely with our nursery managers and teams with a shared goal to make a difference in the lives of children…and I truly believe we have something special at First Friends and we will leave our mark on the sector - who would let want to be apart of that?
I feel like more than just a number.
Sally, Nursery Educator at Basingstoke
Shanice, Curriculum and Quality Manager
Shanice, Curriculum and Quality Manager
"My journey with First Friends has seen the company grow and expand from 2 settings to 4 nurseries. I’ve seen the development of a inclusive and enabling curriculum.
I have been supported through training and extra qualifications paid for by the company to extend my knowledge on an area I’m passionate about. When I passed my level 3 SENC
"My journey with First Friends has seen the company grow and expand from 2 settings to 4 nurseries. I’ve seen the development of a inclusive and enabling curriculum.
I have been supported through training and extra qualifications paid for by the company to extend my knowledge on an area I’m passionate about. When I passed my level 3 SENCO award the management team were there to celebrate alongside me. They were there to guide us through our Ofsted going above and beyond to help us feel supported and calm throughout the process. I feel part of a family not just an employee.”
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