Sure Start for Success: helping early years providers grow and thrive

Early Years providers across the West Midlands are invited to join Sure Start for Success, a fully funded four-part programme designed to help nurseries, childminders, and early learning organisations strengthen funding opportunities, boost resilience, and embrace innovation.

Delivered by Business Growth West Midlands (Investment Readiness) in partnership with Sandwell Council, the programme offers practical tools, expert guidance, and networking opportunities to support long-term growth.

Across four weekly sessions, participants will gain insights into boosting occupancy, standing out from local competition, managing costs, and scaling innovative ideas. Each session combines talks from sector specialists with the chance to share experiences and challenges with other providers. Guest speakers include Kelly Hill and Stacey Mann (The Early Years Company), Clare Hunter (Poppys Early Years), and Mehrdad Sadraei (SWAI Ltd).

Programme dates and themes

• 26 September – Filling Every Seat: Boosting Occupancy & Maximising Revenue
• 3 October – Standing Out in the Playground: Winning Against Local Competition
• 10 October – Counting the Pennies: Managing Costs & Improving Cash Flow
• 17 October – Growing Pains to Growing Gains: Funding Your Big Ideas

With only 20 spaces available, this is a unique opportunity to access tailored support for your organisation.