One defined question
£225 fixed fee
Single-Issue Review
Advance review, a 60-minute remote session and a concise one-page written summary for one agreed issue at one setting.
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Get control of the business
behind your nursery.
Independent nursery business consultancy for owners and growing groups across the UK. From starting and buying to running, growing or selling, I help you understand the numbers and decide what to change.
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Explore consultancy services, nursery marketing, speaking and nursery business training.
Nursery sector experience since 2005. A practical, independent view.
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Since 2005nursery sector experience
1 → 4 settingsgrowth at Pennies
£4.1mturnover reached at Pennies
150+ peopleled at Pennies
Independent judgement. Practical action.
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I’ll help you choose the right support.
One clear issue, several connected problems or work that needs implementing. The scope and fee are agreed before you commit.
Several connected issues
£795 fixed fee
Business Health Check
A wider commercial and operational review of one setting, with a written report, prioritised action plan and 30-day follow-up.
See the £795 Health Check →Make the change happen
Bespoke
Project or ongoing support
Defined project work or regular senior input when you need implementation, challenge or additional management capacity.
Explore consultancy support →The £225, £395 and £795 fees are the total payable. No VAT is charged. TNB is not VAT registered.
Support for nursery businesses throughout the UK
Expert support, wherever you are in your nursery business journey.
From independent consultancy to conference speaking and practical management training, work directly with someone who understands the commercial and operational realities of early years.
01 / ConsultancyNursery business consultancyIndependent financial and operational reviews, acquisitions, growth and improvement projects for UK nursery owners.Explore consultancy services →
02 / SpeakingNursery conference speakerPractical contributions to UK early years conferences, panels, webinars, podcasts and sector events.Explore speaking →
03 / TrainingNursery business training & mentoringCommercial workshops, management support and owner mentoring focused on real nursery business decisions.Explore training →
04 / MarketingNursery marketingOccupancy, enquiries, local and AI visibility, and conversion, not vanity metrics.Explore nursery marketing →
Experience behind the advice
I have sat on your side of the table.
I’m Dominic Scotton. My nursery work began at Pennies in 2005 and includes creative, operational and board roles, followed by area operations at Bright Stars. The About page sets out the roles and dates.
Read about my experience →The Pennies figures above relate to my operating role before founding TNB. They are not TNB client results.A record you can check
5 September 2011Pennies Hockers Lane was judged Outstanding by Ofsted.
A dated setting and team achievement during my time at Pennies. It is part of my operating background, not a current rating or a TNB client result.
Read the original Ofsted report →In our client's words
Commercial clarity from real nursery sector experience.
We bring practical industry knowledge to financial forecasts and decisions that matter.
More about Dominic and TNB →We approached The Nursery Business to stress-test our financial scenarios and assess the commercial viability of our proposed project. The work provided us with robust and calculated forecasts grounded in real world industry knowledge which gave us greater clarity and confidence in our decision making. We were really impressed with the approach and the depth of Dominic’s knowledge and the practical recommendations he provided. We would highly recommend the Nursery Business to any nursery or childcare provider looking for expert insight and reliable financial planning.
See the thinking
Evidence first.
Then a clear next move.
The illustrative sample shows how TNB turns a defined question into a commercial finding and prioritised actions.
See the sample review The two-page sample uses made-up figures and no client data. Your £225 review includes a one-page summary tailored to your agreed question.
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