§ John MannTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what plans he has to extend Sure Start's Business Success for Childcare programme to more areas of England, with particular reference to Bassetlaw. [138213]
§ Margaret HodgeThe Business Success for Childcare Programme delivers free business support training to childcare providers through a series of workshops supported by workbooks.
There are no workshops currently scheduled in the Bassetlaw area. However, 16 workshops have taken place or are due to take place nearby in Mansfield and Nottingham. In addition, the training materials developed for the Programme can be easily accessed via our website www.surestart.gov.uk/support4business.