Our team

Our team is our greatest asset—and the heart of everything we do. Each member has been carefully selected through a robust, safer recruitment process, ensuring they not only meet the highest standards but truly align with our values.

We provide a comprehensive induction, ongoing supervision, and continuous opportunities for professional growth. Every member of our team is deeply committed to our sustainable ethos, to the children in their care, and to the wider Young Friends community.

They work collaboratively to create a nurturing, inspiring, and inclusive environment—where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn, and where staff wellbeing is valued just as highly. This is not just a job for our team—it’s a shared purpose.

Jasmin

Early Years Manager

Claudia

Office Manager

Louise Lloyd-Evans

Founder

Jesse

Fox (3-5) Leader

Libby

Hedgehog Lead Educator

Artemis

Fox Apprentice

Cieran

Fox Educator

Christabel

Fox Apprentice

Sophie

Badger Senior Educator

Clair

Hedgehog Educator

Katie

Hedgehog Educator

Adrian

Kindergarten Educator

Ivan

Fox Educator

Sally

Kindergarten Educator

Peggy

Hedgehog Apprentice

Angela

Kindergarten Support

Anne Marie

Sustainability Educator

Landa

Therapy Labrador

Annie

Therapy Labrador

Bruce and Chopper

Playful, giant rescue rabbits

Jodie

Chef