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nursery business
T
here can be few vocations more rewarding than leading a
nursery setting. Children learn more quickly during the early
years than at any other time, and the experiences they have
before they reach the age of five lay the foundations for the rest
of their lives. That means that those with the responsibility for
providing the care and education they receive make a lasting difference to
countless individuals, families and society as a whole. If that isn’t enough to
get you up in the morning, nothing will be!
At the same time, there are few vocations more challenging than leading a
nursery. It is not a profession in which you will get rich quick, and turning
a profit while maintaining the high quality of your provision requires a wide
variety of skills. You will need to be good with children, good with parents
and good with money, all at the same time. In this respect, the nursery
business is truly like no other.
The good news is that help is available. Whether you are taking your first
steps into the nursery sector or contemplating expanding an established
business, taking on a management role or seeking to
recruit or develop capable leaders, you will find
support everywhere you look – not least in this
very publication, which features contributions
from experienced owners and consultants
designed to guide you on your way. We hope
you find it useful!
Jacob Stow
Editor
THE
EXPERTS
Hello...
JUNE
O’SULLIVAN MBE
CEO of the London Early
Years Foundation.
JAMES
HEMPSALL OBE
Director of Hempsall’s
training, research and
consultancy.
CHRIS TOWNSON
Director of Toybox
Nursery in Great Denham.
THERESA
JOHNSON
Development Manager
at the Professional
Association for Childcare
and Early Years.
DEBRA ROBINSON
Business Support
Manager at National Day
Nurseries Association.
MELANIE PILCHER
Policy and Standards
Manager at Pre-school
Learning Alliance.
SARAH STEEL
Managing Director
of The Old Station
Nursery group.
DAVID WRIGHT
Owner of Paint Pots
Nursery Group.
FIND
EXPERT
ADVICE ON
OUTSTANDING
NURSERY PRACTICE
IN
TEACH EARLY
YEARS
MAGAZINE –
TURN TO PAGE 70
TO FIND OUT
MORE.
