First Friends

A warm and welcoming preschool where children are encouraged to learn through play, develop confidence, build lasting friendships and flourish in a safe, nurturing environment every day.

Environment

Environment - A Place to Learn, Explore and Grow

Our curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), supporting every child through meaningful experiences across the seven key areas of learning and development.

Communication & Language

Building confidence through speaking, listening and meaningful conversations.

Physical Development

Encouraging movement, coordination and healthy active lifestyles.

Personal, Social & Emotional

Developing confidence, friendships and emotional wellbeing.

Literacy

Creating a lifelong love of books, stories and early writing.

Mathematics

Learning through counting, shapes, patterns and problem solving.

Understanding the World

Exploring nature, technology and the wider community.

Expressive Arts & Design

Inspiring creativity through music, art, dance and imaginative play.

Our Team

Meet Our Team

Our experienced and caring team is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment where every child can learn, grow and thrive.

Emma Rayner

Emma Rayner

Lois Bannister

Lois Bannister

Zena Chappell

Zena Chappell

Debbie Seaman

Debbie Seaman

Sara Irvine

Sara Irvine

Lauren Goodchild

Lauren Goodchild

Ella Austin

Ella Austin

Fliss Rose

Fliss Rose

Amelia Bailey

Amelia Bailey

Teresa Coscoran

Teresa Coscoran

Why Choose Us

Why Parents Choose First Friends Preschool

Choosing the right preschool is an important decision. At First Friends, we provide a caring environment, inspiring learning experiences and dedicated support to help every child flourish from their very first day.

Children learning and playing at First Friends Preschool

At First Friends Preschool, we understand that choosing the right childcare setting is one of the most important decisions families make. That's why we've created a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe, valued and excited to learn every day. Through nurturing relationships and child-led experiences, we encourage confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

Our experienced team works closely with parents and carers to support each child's individual journey, celebrating every achievement along the way. By combining high-quality early years education with meaningful play and exploration, we help children develop the skills, independence and confidence they need for a happy transition into primary school and beyond.

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Testimonials

What Our Families Say

We are proud to have supported so many wonderful children and their families. Here's what some of our parents have shared about their experience at First Friends Preschool.

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Get in Touch

Ready to Start Your Child's Learning Journey?

We'd love to welcome you to First Friends Preschool. Whether you'd like to arrange a visit, ask a question or find out more about our sessions, our friendly team is here to help.Get in touch today and we'll be happy to answer your questions, discuss your child's individual needs and help you take the next step towards joining our preschool community.

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