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, when she’s not running aroud after her one year old daughter. 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.

Daniel previously taught at The Beacon School before moving to Cambodia to teach in the Hope International School, Phnom Penh. For the past two years Daniel has been with Flying Start teaching primary English, maths and 11+. Daniel has a passion for the environment, and runs a local refill service to reduce plastic waste, as well as a love of wildlife and learning languages.

Gavin has been with Flying Start Tuition since 2020, mainly teaching 1:1 lessons, 11+ courses and some admin and marketing work. He’s been a teacher for over 20 years, including teaching in Japan and working in Further and Higher Education. Gavin enjoys the interaction with the children during lessons and when he has time, writes, sketches, presents a radio show and loves participating in many sports.

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 5 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. Juhi has recently joined a local junior school as a STEM governor.

Mel has been a tutor at Flying Start for 7 years 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! Mel is has consistently been based at our Little Chalfont centre teaching a variety of term-time and holiday courses.

Ruth has been a tutor at Flying Start for 7 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.

Sam has been tutoring for Flying Start for 11 years! She has tutored a variety of subjects over that time including 11+, Secondary Maths and our Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust pupils as part of our tuition plus project that provides subsidised tuition to lower income families. Her favourite thing about working for Flying Start is helping children and working with other Flying start team members.

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!