In this episode of Edinburgh Business Stories, we sit down with Sharon Fairley and Nicole Crane of High Flyers, a family-run childcare agency providing expert staff across Edinburgh and West Lothian. Since 2020, High Flyers has been dedicated to supplying high-calibre, experienced childcare professionals to nurseries, playschools, out-of-school clubs, and more.

Sharon and Nicole share their insights on early years education, the challenges of recruiting the right people, and why confidence and resilience matter more than rigid milestones when it comes to child development. They also dive into the ongoing struggle to challenge outdated regulations and push for a more skills-based approach to hiring in childcare.

Whether you're in childcare or another industry, hiring the right people isn’t always about formal qualifications—it’s about finding those with the passion, skills and adaptability to thrive.