Training

"The delivery of the course was fantastic. I found that the subject was delivered in a way that kept me interested and wanting to listen and learn. The tutor had a fantastic rapport with the students and was friendly and informative."

Management & Leadership in Childcare - Northwich, Cheshire

“A very clear and informative session. The trainer was approachable and friendly. The session has given me the kick-start I needed to start getting things moving!”

Developing Childcare in Low Incomes Workshop – Leeds

"Fantastic training and insight into an invaluable toolkit. Many thanks!"

It’s the Business Training for Local Authority Development Officers

“Very useful with lots of good ideas. Excellent pace of delivery.”

Recruitment & Employment Workshop Delegate

“The course has given me a huge amount of background information that will be invaluable in my new job. I feel much more confident in starting work on Monday!”

Business & Finance Officer Training Course

“A really enjoyable day. I can’t wait to get back to Nursery and play some games”

Active Games for Pre-Schools Workshop – Shropshire

"Excellent Training Programme. The best I have attended in 18 months. Expertly 'honed' to Development Workers and childcare businesses..”

It’s the Business Training for Local Authority Development Officers

"It feels like I have been given a new lease of life in my role of D.O. - given fresh ideas, new perspective.

It’s the Business Training for Local Authority Development Officers

"This has been an excellent three days. What a pleasure to come away from a course knowing far more than when you started and feeling enthusiastic about what you are doing"

It’s the Business Training for Local Authority Development Officers

Research

“The report is a good read and contains some excellent information. Money well spent!”

Consultation with Children Report for Salford CCI

“Thank you for your Report. It is great to have the subject approached with such academic rigour – something often lacking in the field of early years!”

Tameside MBC Annexe 3 Study

Facilitation

“.. the Action Plans enabled key players to be identified and the day promoted good ‘team’ working across various agencies.”

Wolverhampton EYDCP Team Away Day Delegate

“A very informative day which has helped me very much to understand how the Partnership should work.”

Halton Partnership Away Day Delegate

“This was a good opportunity for new partnerships and relations between agencies to develop. Excellently facilitated. Thank you!.”

Bexley Partnership Away Day Delegate

“A very well-run day. As an officer, made me think more about how much we actually consult with the partnership and the public.”

Halton Council Quality Training Day Delegate

Publications

"The whole package is inspiring and perfectly matched to my needs."

It’s the Business – Business Support Resource Toolkit

“Very impressed with how professionally [the] whole Business Toolkit project has been delivered and presented. Well done!"

It’s the Business – Business Support Resource Toolkit

“Thanks for a really useful Toolkit that won't end up on the shelf but will be used daily! I feel ready to go in and support my most difficult / struggling groups with confidence and enthusiasm.”

It’s the Business – Business Support Resource Toolkit