Early years setting management

If you need advice and guidance about any of the following:

  • Opening an early years or our of school setting
  • Establishing early years provision in schools
  • The process for merging with a school
  • Closure of a childcare or childminding business
  • Closure of a voluntary managed (charity) pre-school
  • Setting up pre-school provision at an academy school

Please contact Quentin Mee, Head of Educational Development who will guide you through your plans and give further support.

Email: Quentin.Mee@herefordshire.gov.uk

You may also find the childcare sufficiency page useful to find out more about levels of supply and demand within each Herefordshire district.

Advance notice of planned announcement regarding Schools Based Nurseries

Between 17 October and 19 December 2024, state-funded primary-phase schools will be able to apply for up to £150,000 of capital funding to upgrade spare space to create or expand on-site nurseries.

These nurseries can be school-run or delivered by private and voluntary providers or childminders on the school’s site. They can also cater for any early years age group, providing there is local demand. 

Information for applicants

Please contact Quentin Mee, Head of Educational Development who will guide you through your plans and give further support.

Email: educationaldevelopment@herefordshire.gov.uk