Aliss first started working for Flying Start in 2013. Her favourite thing about working for Flying Start are the strong company values and reading the pupil feedback forms at the end of the year. She enjoys going to the gym, travelling and cooking. Aliss is also studying a degree in Astronomy and Planetary science in her spare time.

Alistair quit his career in IT to join Flying Start as a director in 2014. His favourite thing about the company is the positive atmosphere and the buzz in the centre when lessons are running. In his spare time, Alistair enjoys whitewater kayaking, mountain biking and car restoration. He owns a shiny red classic mini that he has been restoring for the past 15 years.

Debbie has been with Flying Start Tuition for 8 years and counting.  She comes from a customer service background and is pleased to now be the Customer Care Manager – you’ll often find her at the front desk when you visit the centre! She loves the variety in the role and the opportunity to meet new people on a regular basis.

Hilary has been tutoring with Flying Start since 2011. Before that she was a class teacher, an assistant head, deputy headteacher and acting headteacher. She also worked for the county as a literacy teacher consultant and a moderator during the summer term. In her spare time she enjoys walking, singing, water colour painting, tap dancing and having fun! Her favourite thing about working for Flying Start is watching children develop in confidence and skills during the year.

Juhi has been a tutor at Flying Start for 3 years and before that was a Primary School teacher. Her favourite thing about working for Flying Start is centring her attention on her pupils and the holistic approach used, as well as her understanding and approachable team members. She likes to sing and colour when she has some spare time.

Kaitlin is the manager of the Berkhamsted branch of Flying Start Tuition. She has worked closely with Flying Start since its early days, writing resources, tutoring and now managing its pilot franchise. Helping our students to achieve their goals, both academic and personal, is a wonderful feeling and it’s why she loves working with Flying Start. Her own goal currently is to learn Swedish – something which is proving easier said than done! When she’s not busy trying to tell her ‘å’s from her ‘ö’s, she likes to read, bake and swim.

Mel has been a tutor at Flying Start for 5years and before that was a Headteacher. Her favourite thing about working for Flying Start is making the pupils feel confident in their learning, building their self esteem and sharing their successes. She loves singing and has performed with her choir at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival!

Noni has been working as a Teaching Assistant with Flying Start Tuition for four years. Before this, she was a Learning Support Assistant at a local primary school for 15 years. Noni enjoys supporting the pupils and the tutors at Flying Start and finds this very rewarding. In her spare time, Noni loves following Formula 1, delving into space exploration and learning about plants. She also enjoys going for long walks. 

Ruth has been a tutor at Flying Start for 5 years and loves working with colleagues here, as well as meeting the pupils and helping them to improve their skills. At the moment she focuses on the English half of the Tuition Plus programme run by the Aylesbury Vale Housing Trust and 11+ teaching in Chesham on Thursdays. She comes from a village in the Yorkshire Dales, loves singing and reading, as well as walking her rescue Yorkshire Terrier.

Before creating Flying Start, Sian was a primary school teacher for twelve years.  She is also an author for educational publisher, Schofield and Sims and has written many 11+ books. Sian’s favourite thing about Flying Start is seeing the positive impact on so many children and being surrounded by an inspiring team of colleagues. In her spare time, Sian enjoys relaxing at home with her family, going out for walks or bike rides and having a family movie night in. Sian loves to sing and is in two choirs and an acapella quartet!