Nursery Management is out now

Take a leaf through its pages and read about the hot topics which are currently shaping the business.

Right at the top comes the Ofsted Big Conversation – something which is ongoing and has wide sector engagement. We chart the progress of the movement which has successfully challenged Ofsted’s inspection regime and is beginning to score some notable victories.

Are you up to speed with the new Level 3, Early Years Educator qualifications? Find out what the courses involve by checking out our feature. Awarding bodies explain how their courses have been designed to reflect the robustness of the former NNEB, and also clarify the entry requirements and funding streams.

With the two-year-old offer ramping up towards an expanded target of places in September, we find out from local authorities about how they are working with providers to maximise parents’ awareness.

And there is much more besides – including a look at what makes family businesses tick, top tips from banks about securing finance and profiles of start-ups or nurseries which are expanding.