Mentoring, Consultancy and Training for the Wraparound Care and Childcare Sector

Backed by experience and delivered with integrity

I help organisations develop and grow whilst staying true to their vision and values. Ensuring they get it  right for themselves, their teams, the children, families and other stakeholders. I’ve experience every aspect of the founder’s journey growing to seventeen settings, a staff team of 150+ and working with over 4,500 families. I appreciate the highs and lows of running a childcare business and how at times it can feel you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders and you just need someone to support you!

I love supporting others, sharing insight and strategies, as well as pitfalls to avoid, so they can grow and scale sustainably too. A recent mentee said I’d help ‘ignite a spark in him and his business’. 

Mentoring

Backed by experience and delivered with integrity.

What you’ll receive from me are…

INSIGHTS from having been there, done that and got the t-shirt and

QUESTIONS to give you the space to reflect on your journey so far and

CLARITY on where you’re heading and most importantly,

HOW to get there!

 

Mental Health Training Session
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Consultancy

Backed by experience and delivered with integrity.

Are there tasks you don’t have the skills, the time or the desire for? 

Whether completing a funding application for Wraparound Care Funding, need support and help to set up a new club, help creating and developing policies and procedures, staffing,  creating and analysing your profit and loss accounts and advising on profitability, support with staffing and practice within the setting plus more. 

This year alone I have secured over £150,000 of funding for clubs and one provider said ‘they would not still have a business’ without me advising they applied for funding and completing their application for them. 

 

Training

Backed by experience and delivered with integrity.

I have delivered 1,000’s of hours of training to teams, providers and Local Authorities. Having a Primary School teaching background, a train the trainer qualification and years of practical childcare and play experience I know what is needed to make training engaging, informative and impactful. 

One recent course participant said ‘Sam is very professional, but also patient and understanding, giving opportunities to the cohort to network and discuss some of the most challenging topics. Sam’s approach to training is empowering; each member of our diverse group was given the opportunity to express themselves and ask questions, as necessary. Sam made sure everyone was listened to, she brought the group together with her excellent resources and activities.’

 

 

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Why choose Hexagon Hive?

If you are ready to grow and scale your organisation but don’t know how to then get in touch to discuss your needs.

What you will receive from me whether mentoring, consultancy or training…

Knowledge

Experience

Integrity

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Dedicated Tailored Support

 

 

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What our clients say

Sam's personal approach, coupled with her knowledge and understanding of our industry has helped me to navigate through complex changes with ease. From strategic planning, operational management and building a brand, Sam has been instrumental in not only helping me to develop my role but driving the business forward. I would not hesitate to recommend Sam for business mentor support.
Rachel - Day Nursery Group
From the moment I met Sam, I had an enormous amount of respect for her as a professional. Mental health is an area that a lot of people still find difficult to tackle in the workplace (and outside of it too!), but Sam’s calm and relaxing demeanour and expert advice really makes is easier to approach as an employer – and has been instrumental in some of the practices I’ve put in place as I grow my business – I know that she’ll long remain a partner of ours in years to come.
Jeremy - Datacove
The team at Brighton Harbour Hotel found enormous benefit from the Mental Health Awareness Training with Hexagon Hive. Sam is an excellent trainer, and the morning included fun activities and group discussions, which were woven in around the presentation. We learnt how to spot the signs of mental health issues, how to listen and respond to different situations and how to signpost to professional help. The course kept us engaged and interested and our team has come away with a much better understanding of this super important subject, as well as a recognised certification. Thoroughly recommended, every business should do this course!
Sally - Brighton Harbour Hotel
Sam is very professional, but also patient and understanding, giving opportunities to the cohort to network and discuss some of the most challenging topics. Sam's approach to teaching is empowering; each member of our diverse group was given the opportunity to express themselves and ask questions, as necessary. Sam made sure everyone was listened to; she brought the group together with her excellent role play and resources.
Jackie
I found the session both enlightening and interesting. The course succinctly explained the key identifiers of mental health issues and I left with some useful tools that I can use in life as a mother and a colleague. The course was delivered in a clear and engaging manner, with plenty of audience involvement and I would highly recommend it to others that want to improve their knowledge and skills in order to support others through difficult times and also to identify possible problems before they become acute.
Sarah
I attended the Mental Health Awareness training with Hexagon Hive and it was pitched perfectly. Sam is a great trainer; she delivered a difficult subject with great sensitivity and made everyone feel welcome, comfortable, and able to share their thoughts. The session was very well structured and included an excellent mix of listening and interacting. I came away from the session feeling a lot more confident in supporting the mental health of those around me. I am now able to identify the symptoms of poor mental health and have strategies to help me support myself and others within my business.
Jane
Thank you for a fantastic training session today on having conversations about mental health. More relevant than ever today, both at work and at home. Really appreciate the clear guidance, and simple takeaways that I can put to good use 🙂
James
Sam’s calming manner made me comfortable with some of the more difficult topics around mental health. It was great to get involved in activities and interact with the other attendees, which encouraged all of us to share examples and learn from each other. Sam included a good balance of theory to help identify behaviours and practical tips/signposting to help support people with mental wellbeing.
Majda
Sam provided a great training venue, effective and enjoyable course delivery with a variety of excellent learning resources, whilst facilitating the group cohesion excellently. I would thoroughly recommend attending Sam’s training
Lisa