“Childcare benefits all of us: parents, carers, employers, communities and most importantly, children. Improving local childcare
services provides real advantages for everyone in the community. It comes in many forms – day nurseries, childminders, preschools, playgroups, nursery classes, holiday playschemes, afterschool and breakfast clubs.”

The Importance of Childcare …………………………………………………………….. 5
BAND Services ……………………………………………………………………………….. 6
Chair’s Report …………………………………………………………………………………..8
Chief Executive Officer’s Report ………………………………………………………….9
Development & Support ………………………………………………………………….. 10
Overview ………………………………………………………………………… 10
Childcare Sufficiency / New Providers ………………………………… 11
Registration & Inspection Support …………………………………….. 11
Quality and Compliance …………………………………………………… 12
Sustainability Support ……………………………………………………… 13
Training ………………………………………………………………………………………… 14
Workshops…………………………………………………………………………………….. 16
Supporting Inclusive Practice ……………………………………………………………17
Accounts ………………………………………………………………………………………. 18
Thanks to Funders & Supporters ……………………………………………………… 21
Staff & Committee Members ……………………………………………………………. 22