Better Business in Childcare

Welcome to the Better Business in Childcare (BBIC) Website, an online resource dedicated to the childcare sector in Gloucestershire.

The sector is made up of approximately 550 private, voluntary, Governor run and independent childcare settings operating across the County.  The majority of the BBIC service is provided free of charge by Gloucestershire Enterprise Limited under contract to Gloucestershire County Council.  The service was launched in November 2008 and the current programme will run until March 2012.

The BBIC service is dedicated to supporting the growth and development of a sustainable local childcare sector.  The service employs 6 dedicated Business Advisers who are on hand to support both emerging and existing businesses with advice and guidance:

• Gill Kendall (Team Leader), Rebecca Brinton, Julie Hale, Alison Kelly, Jenny Miles, Jacque Dent

We also offer a range of practical support tools, a dedicated telephone Advice Line (0845 838 9965) available Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, events and training opportunities, online resources and bi-monthly newsletters.

As the title suggests, the Better Business in Childcare service is designed to improve the business skills of those managing or running settings in the County. Our Business Advisers are not able to provide advice on welfare or curriculum issues but can signpost you to experts in these areas.