The study, based on research carried out in August and September 2002 by the Institute for Policy Studies in Education at London Metropolitan University, found there was an 'identifiable cultural resistance to the application of business principles' among childcarers generally, with voluntary sector providers tending to consider themselves as making an altruistic contribution to communities.
The research focused on the impact of business support officers funded by the Dfes from April 2001 and appointed by local authorities to help partnerships meet targets for childcare expansion and sustainability.
A report of the findings, entitled Developing the Business Skills of Childcare Professionals: An Evaluation of the Business Support Programmes, said the language used to persuade providers of the importance of developing their financial management skills is critically important.
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