A Guide to policies and procedures in Early Years settings

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

Policies and procedures in nurseryFollowing on from our article, Opening a nursery, we’ve had a number of new childcare business owners request guidance on implementing policies and procedures into their setting.

Ofsted requires all settings to have a set of policies and procedures. Policies should be clear and concise and revised regularly to make sure they reflect best practice. Writing these can seem daunting but they are essential for the smooth running of your business and the welfare of children, staff, parents/carers and committee members.
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Market Research in Childcare

Thursday, May 12th, 2011

Market research is important when thinking of opening a day nurseryIt’s important to find out whether there is enough demand for a day nursery in your area. Many nurseries have struggled over the past year and the rise in childcare fees has also caused many parents to be unable to afford childcare for their children.

Be aware that in some places demand for childcare places has not kept up with the number of new nurseries opening – many of which are state funded nurseries or day care centres. As a result, the sector is very competitive.
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