Our nursery locations are designed to be beautiful, light-filled, inspiring spaces with a welcoming, homely feel. Natural light and materials are key to creating a comfortable, functional, and safe environment, with a carefully selected colour palette to achieve a calming presence for our families and team. Our large, open playroom and garden spaces offer flexibility for varied activities during the nursery day and allow for group activities to encourage children to build social skills. Our talented in-house architects are sympathetic to the buildings our nurseries are built within and strive to celebrate the history, original features, and character of each site. We love the challenge of giving properties a new lease of life—some of our most interesting projects have involved complex renovations of Grade II listed properties (with some planning hurdles along the way)! These include a former police station, a palatial boathouse, and a postal sorting office—all of which have been retrofitted to the highest standard to achieve our unique N Family Club look and feel. To learn more about our thoughtful nursery design, wander through our 365 tours on our website! ☀️
Making a career change can be both exciting and challenging, especially when it involves transitioning to a completely new industry! We're excited to share Rachel Stevens' inspiring journey from a successful career in marketing to retraining as a nursery educator at N Family Club, recently progressing to deputy room manager! Learn how she embraced the fulfilling and fast-paced world of early years education, the skills she brought with her, and the support she received along the way. ⭐ Read the article over on our careers hub:
Our nurseries thrive thanks to the hard work of our talented chefs. Meet Yusuf Huseyin, our Head of Food at N Family Club, as he shares his journey, passion for child nutrition, and insights on leading innovative food programs in early years education. ⭐ What key milestones led to your role at N Family Club? I've loved cooking since childhood, which funded my education and led to a hospitality career in pubs, hotels, and restaurants. After becoming a father, I sought a better work-life balance and joined a small nursery as a chef. I instantly loved it. After 20+ years in early years, I now lead food operations at N Family Club, providing nutritious meals that support children's growth and well-being. ⭐ What do you wish more chefs knew about early years? Chefs have a unique opportunity to shape children's health by introducing fresh, nutritious foods early on. It's more than just meals—it's about building lifelong healthy habits. Early years settings also offer better work-life balance than traditional hospitality, giving you more creativity and focus on food safety. ⭐ What do you enjoy most about working at N? The most rewarding part is N Family Club's commitment to innovation and excellence. N prioritises children's well-being while fostering collaboration, creativity, and forward-thinking. The team spirit and passion make it a joy to work here. To find your dream role, visit our website! 🚀
Don't forget to sign up for our Club Talk Event: an inspiring virtual event in recognition of International Day of the Girl, exploring how early years education plays a pivotal role in shaping futures globally. 🌎 Hear from our charity partner, War Child, and industry experts about the essential role of early years educators, and how valuing and nurturing them leads to better outcomes for children. ✨🌿 Book your free spot via the link below! 📅 Date: Weds 23rd Oct, 1 - 2pm 📅 Link to book: https://www.nfamilycareers.com/club-talks-events/ 📅 Panelists: Claire E Brown (N Impact Manager), Sapfo Pantzaki (N Senior Educational Advisor) and Kafia Omar & Leila S. (War Child)
Here at N, we’re proud to be certified as a Great Place To Work, and honoured to participate in Certification Nation Day! 🎉👏 Being awarded the Great Place To Work UK accreditation demonstrates our passion for building a positive and supportive team culture, and we couldn’t be happier that our team members agree! Below are some of our favourite quotes from our team about why N is a Great Place to Work: ⭐ “You are so well supported and empowered to learn, change, and grow with the company. I’ve never felt happier at work.” ⭐ “The company invests in team members' training and professional development. Career progression can be both linear and unconventional.” ⭐ “I feel like I can be fully myself here, and everyone is encouraged to do the same, and valued for it.” ⭐ “Outstanding culture - a genuine care for every single team member.” ⭐ “I absolutely love the benefits N provides. The team are celebrated through company days out and company treats.”
CLUB TALK EVENT: 🌍 Shaping Tomorrow: Early years education for an ever-changing world 🌍 Join us for an insightful virtual event in recognition of International Day of the Girl, where we’ll explore how early years education plays a pivotal role in shaping futures globally. Hear from our charity partner, War Child, and industry experts about the essential role of early years educators, and how valuing and nurturing them leads to better outcomes for children. Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and be part of a movement that champions early years education! 📅 Panelists: Claire E Brown (N Impact Manager), Sapfo Pantzaki (N Senior Educational Advisor) and Kafia Omar & Leila S. (War Child) 📅 Date: Weds 23rd Oct, 1 - 2pm 📅 Link to book: https://www.nfamilycareers.com/club-talks-events/
We're thrilled to announce that N Family Club has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work! We are incredibly proud to have been awarded both the Great Place Work accreditation and achieved an impressive level of participation in the survey! 87% of our team members took part in the survey, providing valuable insights into their experiences of working at N. A huge thank you to our incredible team for making N such a fantastic place to work! This certification is a testament to the positive culture we’ve built together. We look forward to celebrating our GPTW achievement and will continue working together with our teams to make our workplace even better!
📢 Congratulations to our N Highgate team for achieving Ofsted Outstanding! We’re excited to share some of the standout highlights from our glowing report. The feedback truly reflects the inclusive, enriching environment we’ve created, the exceptional efforts of our dedicated team, and the amazing support from our wonderful parents: 🌟 "Everyone is welcome and invited to learn, play, network, and make the most of this inspiring and vibrant environment." 🌟 "Our team goes above and beyond to give children a rich set of experiences, enhancing their real-life skills and knowledge of the world around them." 🌟 "Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the quality of our nursery and delighted with the care and education their children receive. They explain how much progress they have made and how well they’ve settled in. They speak highly of the management and team, who go above and beyond to ensure they know each individual child and family."
🌟 At N, we're on a mission to become the highest quality and most loved early years education group in the UK. To achieve this, we need a team of dedicated Educators who are passionate about shaping the future and delivering on our ambitious goals. As part of our N Family, you'll be joining a community that values growth, excellence, and the safety of everyone in our care. Here’s a glimpse of the N Cambridge team in action, coming together at one of our recent events! If you're ready to be a key player in our journey and inspire the next generation, we invite you to explore our opportunities at N Cambridge. Let’s grow together, apply now https://bit.ly/3WyCf4j
🎉 We're thrilled to announce the grand opening of Thorley Nursery in Bishop's Stortford this Autumn 2024! 🍂✨ Nestled in the picturesque village of Thorley and just a stone's throw from the serene Thorley Wash Nature Reserve, our nursery offers a tranquil and enriching environment for children's development. 🌳🏡 We're looking for passionate Educators and Room Managers to join our dynamic team and bring our innovative N curriculum to life, nurturing our children's imagination, curiosity, and growth. Are you interested in becoming a part of the N Family? Explore our available positions on our website! Stay tuned for more exciting updates!
