Better Business in Childcare

Welcome to the Better Business in Childcare (BBIC) Website. An online resource dedicated to the non grant maintained childcare sector in Gloucestershire.

The sector is made up of approximately 400 private, voluntary 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 2011.

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.  Coupled with this, there is a range of practical support tools including a dedicated telephone advice line (01242 864123), events and training opportunities, online resources and regular newsletters.

As the title suggests, the BBIC programme is designed to improve the business skills of those managing or running settings in the County. It is not able to provide advice on welfare or curriculum issues but can signpost to experts in these areas.