HUB Feedback Form
We would like to offer you an opportunity to share your views and ideas about the Childcare Works HUB by filling out this form. This will assist us to continuously improve the resources we create for providers and schools on the HUB. The survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete.
Making Funding Work: The Use of Government Funding as a Sustainable Business Mode
Lucy Lewin provides you with information and strategies needed to make the most of government funding. The recording discusses the different types of funding streams, how to apply for them, and ways to use these funds strategically for long-term sustainability. Want to know more about Lucy Lewin? Watch her introductory video here.
Code Validation FAQ for Parents Accessing the New Childcare Entitlements
Many parents have questions specifically about the code validation stage of the childcare application process. We have collated an FAQ designed to support parents to navigate the application, code validation and reconfirmation process. If you are a local authority, you may want to use this to check any communications you already have for parents, or […]
Childcare Expansion Myth-buster for Providers
This easy-to-read myth-buster has been developed to address common misconceptions around the childcare expansion. The visually optimised resource shares comprehensive and accurate information from trusted official sources that can easily be downloaded, printed and shared with staff teams, or displayed in staff rooms.
Meet Lucy Lewin
Lucy features in some of the recorded presentations. In this video clip she introduces herself and her background in early years and childcare.
Invoicing, Consumables, and Charging Structures
Effective management of invoicing consumables and charging structures is crucial for maintaining transparency and fairness as required by the DfE statutory and operational guidance. This recording considers the requirements of the operational guidance and explores invoicing good practice. Hear first-hand a provider’s experience of defining consumables vs. equipment and resources, how to develop fair and […]
Breaking Down Barriers – Helping Providers See Opportunities, Not Challenges
This session explores how tools and frameworks can shift our perspectives to view perceived challenges as opportunities for growth and improvement. The short recording explores how SWOT analysis and the ‘5 Whys Method’ can be used to identify opportunities and overcome challenges. We take you through how to use the problem-solving frameworks step by step […]
Supporting Providers to have Courageous Conversations
Courageous conversations are essential for maintaining a healthy and transparent environment in childcare settings. They help address issues promptly and build trust among staff and parents. This recording discusses how to conduct difficult discussions openly and constructively, so we enhance relationships with parents and staff. Watch on Vimeo here Want to know more about […]
Marketing and Promotion – Finding and Keeping Customers
This short recording considers marketing from a childcare provider’s perspective. It considers strategies to attract new families and retain existing ones. It highlights how effective marketing activity which includes digital and community-based marketing/events, social media, customer feedback, and compelling content can build a strong, appealing brand that resonates with families to ensure a steady flow […]