Flying Start Service Promise

Vision

Strong relationships and a deep commitment to children’s wellbeing will always be at heart of our work, providing the secure foundation children need to learn with confidence and curiosity.

Our settings aim to provide exceptional early learning of the highest quality, where thoughtfully-designed environments and innovative pedagogy, supported by skilled interactions with responsive adults, enable children to develop and thrive.   

Together, our settings form a network of excellence in early childhood development with the ambition to help lead and strengthen early years practice across and beyond Bridgend.

Mission

We are committed to giving every child the strongest start in life.

In our high-quality, inclusive early years settings, we provide engaging learning spaces, play-rich experiences and responsive interactions with skilled practitioners, expert in early childhood development. We nurture confident, resilient learners, equipped with the independence, curiosity and love of learning they need to thrive. 

We listen to children and place their voice at the heart of our work, partnering meaningfully with families and other professionals to act early in supporting every child to succeed.

As local authority settings and long-standing Flying Start providers, we are proud of the vital role we play in reducing inequality, raising standards and ensuring all our children have the opportunity to fulfil their potential. 

Our Values 

1. We put children first – always - Children’s rights, voices and individual needs drive our decisions, our environments and our practice.
   
   
2. We act early and with purpose - We use evidence, observation and professional judgement to intervene early, to reduce inequalities and support every child to thrive.
   
   
3. We build strong partnerships that make a difference - We work alongside families, communities and partners, recognising that lasting change happens when we work together.
   
   
4. We are reflective, skilled and committed professionals - We continuously improve our practice, learn from evidence and one another, and strive for the highest standards in all that we do.
   
   
5. We value wellbeing as the foundation for learning - Emotional security, belonging and relationships underpin children’s development and enable them to be confident, capable learners.
   
   
6. We are ambitious for children’s learning - We design rich, play-based learning experiences and use skilled pedagogy to support, challenge and extend every child to achieve their best.