How did it start? It began with the food shopping, which was previously all done at a nearby branch of Tesco, until the nursery's owner decided that using local suppliers for meat, fruit and vegetables would be more environmentally friendly and offer better quality produce.
How has it developed? The nursery now gets as much as it can from local suppliers. And through the parents' register, the setting has secured IT support, painting, decorating, carpeting and flooring services. One parent has also just offered a quote to carry out some planned garden work.
What are the benefits? The setting is bringing the community together by encouraging parents to use local services. And the strong relationship Phoenix has with all its suppliers means its specific needs can be met. If the nursery has any problems with goods, it can also go back to suppliers and get a better deal.
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