Flying Start @ Redruth Are Graded Outstanding by Ofsted!

WE HAVE OUTSTANDING SUPER INCREDIBLE NEWS! 🎤
Flying Start @ Redruth have achieved an OUTSTANDING Ofsted report for the third time!
This was a huge task with a new curriculum and lots of changes to the way Ofsted now inspect.
We are incredibly proud of the wonderful Redruth team! Please do give them a big 👏🏼!
You can review the latest report by clicking here 

Flying Start Nurseries Testimonials

We have received some LOVELY feedback from parents in recent weeks and we felt the need to share it for ALL to see – It’s always great to receive positive feedback and we are sure to share it for our teams to see!

Please see below some examples that have been sent in by our wonderful customers!

‘We have been part of the Flying Start family for 9 years, our eldest attended Flying Start Redruth then Penryn then Cornwall College . All of the different locations were brilliant, the childcare you get is great at Flying Start, extremely consistent. My eldest had lots of fun whilst at nursery and now my younger two are at Redruth with the brilliant team having the same fun. They love the outdoor space, the staff are caring and really get invested in their growth. I am always happy to recommend Flying Start as a nursery because they are so good!’ Melanie, Parent at Flying Start Nurseries from 2012-present

‘I couldn’t recommend Flying Start more, the quality of care is amazing. The opportunities both of my children have had have been brilliant, they have learnt so much at nursery and become such social little people as a result. Flying Start truly gave them the best start and a fantastic transition to school with so much support for us at home to help get them ready. Throughout lockdown we had different activity ideas and support every week for them both, it was such an amazing service! I can’t thank you all enough, you really do the best for each and every child.’ Jamie, Parent at Flying Start Nurseries from 2017-2021

‘There is so much to say, but really the most important thing to say is that without you I honestly don’t think my little boy would be the confident, caring (but still boisterous!) child he is today. You supported him from his first week with you 3 years ago, now he has amazing individual support and you have taught us how to communicate effectively with him using visuals and signs, and he is starting to pick up some key words from your amazing support. We really don’t think other nurseries would have gone above and beyond like you all did, we are so grateful.’ Sam, Parent at Flying Start Nurseries 2019-2021

 

 

 

 

Flying Start Nurseries Achieve their Healthy Workplace GOLD Again!

Flying Start Nurseries are DELIGHTED to ACHIEVE their HEALTHY WORKPLACE GOLD again! 

What an amazing achievement! 

This celebrates the continual work we do to try to best support our staff.

We truly believe if we invest in our staff’s physical and mental health, their wellbeing, their continued training and development of their skills then we get the best out of them and they give the best to your children!
Sometimes a wellbeing hamper in the staff room is needed, a delivery of cookies for that end of week boost, a step challenge between staff or personal support for a specific issue! We are flexible to our staff needs and we think this is the best approach we can take.
Thankyou Healthy Workplace for our award, we will continue our efforts to best support our employees!

Flying Start Nurseries Win Top 20 Nursery Group Award!

Flying Start Nurseries Win Top 20 Nursery Group Award!
Flying Start Nurseries have won a prestigious TOP 20 NURSERY GROUP AWARD from daynurseries.co.uk! 🎉🎉
 
We are absolutely delighted to be recognised as a top 20 nursery group for 2019!
 
A huge well done to all our staff teams and managers in each of our nurseries, for their commitment to giving every child a FLYING START to lifelong learning!! 🎈🎈🎈
 
Here is to another great year of childcare across Cornwall & Devon, by Flying Start Nurseries!

Flying Start Nurseries Sign National Mental Health Manifesto

Flying Start Nurseries Sign National Mental Health Manifesto
Today is the beginning of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and Sharon Cowburn, Director of Flying Start Nurseries, proudly signed the ‘Where’s Your Head At’ Manifesto.
 
This is a national document that all businesses are being invited to sign, and it shows a company’s commitment to mental health awareness, and creating a mentally healthy workplace.
 
Read more about the manifesto here: http://www.wheresyourheadat.org/manifesto/
 
The ‘Where’s Your Head At?’ campaign is calling for a working world where mental health is supported and protected. A world where wellbeing is at the heart of all we do, and where businesses have employees trained in Mental Health First Aid.
 
Flying Start Nurseries is proud to have trained their senior management in Mental Health First Aid, and making an ongoing commitment to wellbeing in the workplace.
 

Flying Start Nurseries Celebrates 26 Years!

Flying Start Nurseries Celebrates 26 Years!
We are delighted to celebrate that Flying Start Nurseries turns 26 years old today!!🎉
Sharon & Steve Cowburn would like to express a huge thank you to all the staff, families, and children who have been a part of Flying Start over the years, and who join them today in celebrating 26 years!

 
A particularly special mention goes to the amazing staff members who have worked for Flying Start for the whole 26 years, or were original staff who have returned to the company! And also to members of staff who were previously children in the nursery – wow!!
 
Today and throughout this week, the nurseries will be celebrating the nursery anniversary – and the birthday of the little girl in our logo who we call Flora!
 
Here is to many more years of providing a ‘Flying Start to lifelong learning’!
 

Flying Start Nurseries Win Silver Award For Healthy Workplaces!

Flying Start Nurseries Win Silver Award For Healthy Workplaces!
Flying Start Nurseries are delighted to win the Silver Award for Healthy Workplaces, in the first year of attempting this award!
 
Flying Start were particularly recognised for:
 
 Wellbeing wall and wellbeing boxes for staff to access which include magazines, colouring and puzzle books
 Staff away day, including beach games
 Ensuring staff can talk openly about their mental health
 Training 38 members of staff in Level 2 Mental Health Awareness
 Training all Senior Staff in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
  The CEO is a qualified MHFA trainer
 
The whole company is delighted to gain this Healthy Workplace Award, and all staff will continue to focus on the physical and mental health of their colleagues and all of the children!

Flying Start Managers & Team Leaders Attend Annual Away Day!

Flying Start Managers & Team Leaders Attend Annual Away Day!

 

At Flying Start, we pride ourselves on offering our staff extensive development opportunities. And one of the highlights of the calendar for our Managers and Team Leaders, is our Annual Away Day!

 

 

The Managers and Team Leaders from our nurseries across Cornwall and Plymouth came together for a day themed around ‘Healthy Workplace’.

 

 

 

They took part in a morning of workshop sessions that included developing 5 year forward plans, and innovative training sessions led by the Senior Team.

 

The staff will take their new learning back to their staff, to cascade to all of our nursery teams!

 

 

In the afternoon, it was time to head outside onto the beach and get active in the fresh air – an essential part of the Healthy Workplace initiative! They kicked off with a problem solving activity that demanded communication and lots of teamwork…

 

…And then enjoyed games of rounders and volleyball in teams! There was lots of encouragement, and lots of fun had by all!

 

 

They finished the day with a good old game of Tug Of War!

 

 

A huge thanks to the Senior Team for organising such a brilliant Away Day, and to all our Managers & Team Leaders for attending with such enthusiasm as always!

Flying Start Nurseries Celebrate 25 YEAR Anniversary!

Flying Start Nurseries Celebrate 25 YEAR Anniversary! 

Flying Start Nurseries celebrates 25 years of trading today and offer heartfelt thanks to families who have supported them over a quarter of a century!

The Cowburn family have grown with the business – from 4 children to 4 adults, 2 of whom work in the business plus husbands and grandchildren who have all helped Flying Start keep pace with new ideas, trends and educational requirements.

Sharon Cowburn M.D. cut the cake in the Camborne Nursery this afternoon and enjoyed a moment of nostalgia as this was the first of 8 Flying Start Nurseries established on this day 25 years ago!

Flying Start Nurseries Win A NATIONAL AWARD!!!

**NATIONAL AWARD**

Flying Start Nurseries (SW) Ltd. have been recognised as one of the Top 20 Nursery Groups In The Country!!!

A quote from our Managing Director, Sharon:
“Flying Start Nurseries (SW) Ltd. Are delighted to be recognised as one of the Top 20 Nursery Groups in the country! As we celebrate 25 years in business we are so proud of our wonderful teams, who work so hard to provide a “FLYING START TO LIFE-LONG LEARNING” to hundreds of children throughout Cornwall and Plymouth.”

This award was voted for on the Day Nurseries national website, and overall Flying Start Nurseries had an incredible score of 9.8 out of 10!

 

THANK YOU!