Nursery World - Training Talk

A course on 30 hours funding helped new nursery owner Lucy Patrick turn occupancy around. By Gabriella Jozwiak

Many nursery owners report the Government’s 30-hours funded childcare scheme damages business. But after attending a course on how to manage the offer, Lucy Patrick (pictured), who bought Foundations Nursery two years ago with her husband, says the funding saved the nursery, and helped convert occupancy from 20 to 70 per cent.

The one-day course was delivered by MBK Training early years director Tricia Wellings. After Ms Wellings visited the nursery, she invited Ms Patrick to take part in free support for businesses she was running on behalf of Kirklees Council. The day session covered all aspects of the 30-hours funding, including understanding legislation, how to business plan, places planning and how to market the offer. Ms Wellings delivered the content through presentations and group discussions.

Register now to continue reading

Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:

What's included