Despite bad debt being a common problem in many school-run childcare settings, the scale of the problem is often not known. Many Business Managers that I speak to have a sense that there are issues with bad debt, and they tend to be able to point to certain individual...

Setting your prices can be a tricky task.  Clearly you need to cover your costs and support your budget, but it is essential that the parents don’t feel that the school is overcharging. There are a few key decisions to take on pricing, and in this blog, we look at...

First off, I’m going to make an assumption: you’re reading this because the booking, payment, and administration for your wraparound childcare has become a pain. As much as I’d like to think my thoughts on this subject are a gripping read(!), I’m realistic enough to...

Attracting staff for any role currently can be extremely challenging, and this seems likely to remain the case for the foreseeable future. However, schools looking to recruit staff for breakfast & after school club roles have an opportunity to think flexibly about...

Generate significantly more income from your wraparound care – at no extra cost to the parents There are a range of schemes available to families to significantly reduce the cost of their childcare. Parents receive support from the government, meaning lower childcare...

There isn't a school leader I speak to who isn't feeling the pressure of pupil numbers right now. Shrinking rolls are a real headache, hitting budgets and causing understandable anxiety. You've likely tried countless open days, polished the website, maybe even...