Parenta Magazine December 2023 (smaller)

Enhancing early childhood
education at Fledgelings
with Parenta’s support
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Introduction
Fledgelings Day Nurseries, with four
settings across Essex, is dedicated to
providing exceptional childcare and
early years education for children in the
community. The nurseries, located in
Hornchurch, Romford, South Hornchurch,
and Rainham, cater to a combined total
of 260 children and employ 78 dedicated
staff members. Nursery Owner, Salma
Khodabaksh reports on how the Parenta
solutions Fledgelings is using has
transformed the way they work.
The challenge: staffing woes
Like many childcare providers, Fledgelings
Day Nurseries faced challenges in the
recruitment and retention of qualified staff.
Hiring and training competent childcare
professionals who could deliver topquality
education and care were critical
concerns for the owner of the settings,
Salma Khodabaksh. The need to recruit
and nurture apprentices to support the
staff was paramount to maintaining the
nursery’s high standards.
Discovering Parenta
The journey with Parenta began when
Fledgelings Day Nurseries chose the
early years education solutions provider
to develop its website. It was through
this engagement that they discovered
Parenta’s full range of services
and solutions, including childcare
apprenticeship recruitment and training.
Parenta’s contribution
Parenta played a crucial role in addressing
Fledgelings Day Nurseries’ staffing
challenges and provided vital support to
enhance its day-to-day operations:
Website development: Parenta’s
expert website team built and maintains
a responsive, professional website,
strengthening Fledgelings’ online
presence, and making them more
accessible to parents seeking childcare
services.
Apprenticeship support: Parenta’s
involvement extended beyond web
development. They provided essential
support in the hiring and training of
childcare apprentices, ensuring they could
seamlessly integrate into the nursery’s
workforce and created individual learning
plans for apprentices to fit the setting’s
business needs.
The transformative impact
Since partnering with Parenta, Fledgelings
Day Nurseries have witnessed numerous
positive changes:
Operational improvement: The
nursery’s day-to-day operations have
improved significantly. With a focus on the
hiring and training of apprentices, they
have enhanced their staff’s capabilities
and the quality of childcare provided.
Better staffing: Parenta’s involvement
has directly contributed to more efficient
and effective hiring, enabling Fledgelings
to maintain their reputation for excellence.
Enhanced childcare: The dedicated staff
members, empowered by the support
of Parenta, have excelled in providing
high-quality childcare and early education,
ensuring a nurturing environment for the
children.
Recommendation
Fledgelings Day Nurseries’ experience with
Parenta has been overwhelmingly positive.
When asked if they would recommend
Parenta’s services to other settings with
similar challenges, their response was
a resounding “yes.” The improvements
in staffing, operational efficiency, and
the quality of childcare delivered are
a testament to the invaluable support
provided by Parenta.
For settings seeking solutions to their
staffing concerns, Fledgelings Day
Nurseries serves as a testament to
the transformative impact of Parenta’s
services.
Courses available now with
achievements of up to 96%
EPA pass rate:
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6 December 2023 | parenta.com