Developing extended services – a guide for childcare providers

Childcare settings in every area are consulting with their communities, revisiting their business plans and assessing their goals for growth and expansion. They are summing up their expertise in managing and running quality childcare and out of school services, working closely with their local authorities and schools to discuss partnership working.

We want you to be part of these developments and this guide is designed to help.

Next Steps includes:

Choices in childcare

Delivering services in and around schools

Making the most of opportunities for expansion

Building your workforce

Setting up a breakfast club and holiday playscheme