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Early Years Social Enterprise Collective

A report into the role of social enterprises in the future of early years provision in the UK was launched at the House of Commons this week. Zoe Raven, our CEO, and Eva Lloyd, our outgoing chair of trustees, both attended, and took part in discussions attended by Stephen Morgan, the Minister for Early Education. The launch was attended by other members of the recently formed Early Years Social Enterprise Collective as well as a wide range of stakeholders, and we look forward to seeing a greater recognition going forward of the benefits of the social enterprise model in early years. As the second largest social enterprise in the sector, we are enthusiastic advocates of the regenerative model, that enables us to reinvest 100% of our profits back into improving our provision. We know that it supports us to provide high quality, affordable and accessible early childhood education and care. You can download a copy of the report here.

Published: 22nd July, 2025

Author: Gabrielle Brandon

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One of the most established providers of nurseries and childcare in Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire.

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