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Sustain: strengthen your early years business

Do you want to increase the number of children at your setting? Need support to cut costs or boost your income? Join our Sustain pathway.

The Sustain pathway helps early years providers in ßÙßÇÂþ»­ review their business and plan for the future.

It gives you simple tools, clear guidance and practical resources to work more efficiently and make informed decisions.


What is the Sustain pathway?

The Sustain pathway gives extra support to providers who offer funded entitlements and want to make their business more sustainable.

Who can join

  • childminders
  • preschools
  • day nurseries
  • school-based nurseries

What you'll do with our team

You’ll work with our early years team to explore changes you could make to:

  • increase your numbers
  • reduce your spend
  • boost your income

What we’ll advise you on

  • marketing strategy and materials to make sure families know about your provision
  • changes you could make to your delivery model
  • maximising your income
  • financial forecasting
  • additional types of funding available

Join the Sustain pathway

If you'd like to find out more or you’re not sure if Sustain is right for you, email:

eycommissioningteam@surreycc.gov.uk

When you email, please include:

  • your name
  • email address
  • setting name and URN (if you have one)
  • which pathway you’re interested in and the type of support you need

We’ll get back to you and help you choose the pathway that best fits your needs.


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