This article is brought to you by Slough Borough Council, on behalf of the Department for Education, for the attention of all Early Years settings.
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Business Support Tools for Providers
We have now launched a set of business support materials on the Foundation Years webpage to provide practical support around the running of an early years provider business, bringing together guidance on business planning, finance, marketing and human resources in an Early Years context.
The page signposts key national guidance, and highlights the importance of understanding local provider agreements, funding rules and consumer law when delivering childcare.
It also brings together a range of practical business support tools which were developed by a local authority and kindly shared for wider use. This includes a business planning template, cashflow tools, occupancy calculators and marketing plans to support sustainability and growth.
The resource is complemented by a selection of materials developed by Childcare Works, which means that providers can access these materials without local authorities needing to supply these from the Knowledge Hub.
The tools can be accessed at: Setting up an Early Years provider business - Foundation Years