Employing and managing early years staff

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Supporting the skills and wellbeing of the staff in an early years provision is an important part of delivering high standards of education and care for children.

Starting an early years business

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Providing high-quality care and education for young children is enormously rewarding. It provides a much-needed service for local communities and, most importantly, makes a huge difference to the development and well-being of children.

Financial management and funding

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For an early years provision to function well, it is vital its finances are appropriately planned and managed. A structured financial system helps day-to-day activities to run more smoothly, and accurate accounting records can support the planning process. In short, sound financial management helps keep your provision more sustainable.

Law-Call

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Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Law-Call provides Alliance members with telephone access to free specialist legal advice.

Payslip services

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Our bespoke payslip service is tailor-made for early years settings and other charitable organisations.

Business Blocks

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Delivering the best possible care and education for children and families is a vital part of early years provision – but so too is operating as an efficient and sustainable business.

Alliance support

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The Alliance offers a range of useful services and resources to help you run a successful, sustainable early years business.

Business management

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Information and guidance on running a successful, sustainable early years business: from financial planning to staff management

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