Welcome to Dorset SureStart

This guide has been designed to offer information and assistance to childcare providers. It offers sections on the key areas which need to be considered when running a business, including financial planning, fundraising and marketing.

Plenty of examples and templates are provided to make it easier for you to create your own cashflow forecasts, business plans and publicity material as well as tips on bidding for grants or fundraising for your setting.

For more information please contact business support team at Dorset Sure Start on 01929 472963 or via dorsetsurestart@dorsetcc.gov.uk

It is intended that the content of the guide is used as a reference for those working in childcare including managers, committee members and trustees. It offers general guidance only and suggests links to professional organisations who can provide in-depth advice as required.

Also in this Section:

Business

Organisation Current Position Future Contents of a Business Plan

Finances

Cashflow Contingencies  Banks Paper Trail Handling Cash Reporting Financial Forecasting Budgets Funding Tax/VAT Fees Income

Quality

Ofsted Standards Chart National Standards for Daycare QA Schemes Training

Legal

Legal Formation Charity Committee Co-operative Limited Company Limited Liability Partnership Partnership Sole Traders Constitution Insurances Qualifications TAX/VAT Company Law Employment Law Charities Commission Registration (ofsted)

Marketing

The Strategy   The Action Plan Have a strong message Names Logos Advertising Radio Newspapers and magazines Websites   News Releases Writing a News Release Posters Leaflets Brochures Portfolios Photo Albums Newsletters Clothing Signage Targeting Your Audience Monitoring and Evaluation

Staff

Holidays Training & Development Recruitment OFSTED Requirements Employment Contracts

Fundraising

Events Loans Bidding/Grants