Childcare sector case study template
Information in response to the impact of the current economic situation on provider provision.
Dear Provider
We are aware of the challenges facing providers in the current economic climate. Alongside the sufficiency data collection it would be helpful to have an insight through case studies of what this means for different types of providers. This may be anonymised if you wish. The case study information, themes and solutions will be shared locally and also with GMCA and the DfE. The template can be accessed here and the questions are as follows:
Case study; childcare sector in Bolton September 2022
Date:
Provider type; Private Day Nursery; playgroup; Out of school club; Childminder; Other (please stipulate)
Submitted by:
Case study title:
Case study synopsis (100 words):
The challenge: You may include recruitment and retention of staff, impact of cost of living on provision and parents, increased in bad debts, funding issues, changes in childcare requirements, reduced take up
The impact; e.g. possible impact on viability of business, reduced take up, staffing issues, offering a reduced childcare offer, Increases in overheads (give examples)
The solution: what would you suggest? From Government and or Local Authority
Lessons learned: what have changes have you made that has mitigated any issues
Contact:
Please attach any imagery associated with your case study and send your completed template to BoltonStartWell@bolton.gov.uk