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Life at Young Friends

Here you can learn more about how we work and the things that matter to us; how children learn, what they eat, and why we do things the way we do.

Whether you’re new to Young Friends or already part of our community, there’s plenty to explore.

Three Bean Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients and preparation.
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Budda Bowl

with black beans, broccoli, butternut, hummus and breadsticks
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Baby Friendly Chickpea Patties

with potatoes and vegetables on the side & homemade ketchup
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Indian Spiced Roasted Butternut Squash Curry

Ingredients and preparation
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4 Week Menu – June 2026

Everything on our menu is freshly prepared from scratch
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Nursery of the Year at the NDNA Awards 2026

The only setting in the UK to take home two awards on the night.
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Fees

Information on fees, sessions, extra costs, funding and what's included
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Early Years Funding Explained

How government funding works at Young Friends
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The Just Right System

A simple, colour-based system to help children manage their feelings.
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What are schemas?

and why are they a key part of learning?
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Real Experiences

At Young Friends, children learn by doing real things.
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Child-led Learning

What child-led, free flow play really means at Young Friends
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