Economists Laing & Buisson's report into the UK day nursery market in 2007 found demand for nursery places grew by five per cent in 2007 but growth in provision only increased by 1.5 per cent. The report also found extended schools had not led to a significant expansion in childcare as some may have expected. According to Laing & Buisson, the future for the nursery market is looking promising. Philip Blackburn, the report's author, said: "Business fundamentals for nurseries are improving and prospects are more positive...