Opportunity or threat?

By Simon Vevers, Nursery World, 30 September 2004

The private sector is playing a part in some Government childcare initiatives, but consultation and opportunities are patchy, says Simon Vevers With the Government planning to create 2,500 children's centres in disadvantaged areas by 2008 and proposals for a network of extended schools providing wraparound services to children and families, there would seem to be an unparalleled opportunity for private sector providers to develop and expand their businesses.

The private sector is playing a part in some Government childcare initiatives, but consultation and opportunities are patchy, says Simon Vevers With the Government planning to create 2,500 children's centres in disadvantaged...

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