Business support evaluations

Developing the Business Skills of Childcare professionals: an evaluation of business support programmes: Research Brief RB421 and Full Report RR 421 (July 2002) (External)
The Institute for Policy Studies in Education at London Metropolitan University was commissioned to conduct an independent study in to the nature and scope of business support and the impact programmes were having on the childcare sector. The study aimed to consider the views and experiences of local authority officers and childcare providers in five case study areas.
BSO Training Needs document: Executive Summary and Full Report (December 2001)
BMRB surveyed a sample of settings across the country to assess their business expertise, identify any skills gaps and list training packages and resources available to them.
Assessing the Business Skills of Early Years, Childcare and Play work providers: Executive Summary and Full Report: (November 2001)
BMRB surveyed a sample of settings across the country to assess their business expertise, identify any skills gaps and list training packages and resources available to them.