The poison grant

I noted in Beverley Hughes' 'Analysis' article (Nursery World, 23 November) how carefully she avoided the main issue - in certain settings, accepting the education grant money can put the setting out of business. My company has given advice to nurseries in respect of policies and procedures, National Standards, staffing and employment legislation since 1990. We have recently been consulted by a number of nurseries on the situation created by the new ruling.