Editor's view

The latest edition of our hugely popular supplement Nursery Chains is published free with Nursery World this week, and it provides a fascinating insight into the world of the large groups playing an increasingly important part in the UK's early years provision. The Top 20 league table reveals that the biggest chains have been consolidating their positions rather than making major acquisitions in the past six months. One possible area for growth is through the Neighbourhood Nurseries Initiative, but it is interesting that most of the leading chains have not expressed intentions to be heavily involved - rather, it is...