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Equipment, Facilities & Buildings

Equipment

FCCC are continuously investing to improve our toys and other educational resources.  Each year each nursery has a budget, which is then used to link to the development plan areas and any action areas from our most recent Ofsted inspection and FCCC's own aims & objectives for the year.

 

We aim to buy good quality items, which will stand the test of time and will bring enjoyment for all the children.

 

When we wish to purchase educational resources and furniture we use a select number of suppliers who have worked with us for over 20 years, they are all industry recognised market leaders in their field.

 

Furniture & Educational Resources;

Wesco, Asco, Eduzone, Cost Cutters, Community Playthings, TTS, Early Years Resources, Reflections on Learning to name a few. 

 

We also purchase toys from some High Street retailers namely, Early Learning Centre and Argos.

 

FCCC aim to, where possible, use local independent firms to fulfil our purchasing needs, a selection of our other suppliers is listed below;

 

  • Artful Dodgers (Manchester)/ SAMS (Blackburn) for art and craft materials
  • Citrus Office Supplies (Nelson) for all office/ stationary needs
  • System Hygiene (Accrington) for cleaning and laundry products
  • Academy Print & Design (Accrington) for all print requirements
  • Birchalls Catering Supplies (Burnley) cash & carry food
  • Work in Style (Stockport) staff and children's uniform
  • Whewells (Accrington) tools, materials & repairs
  • RTC (Burnley) outdoor safety surfacing
  • Border Flooring (Accrington)/ Brighouse Flooring for nursery flooring
  • McCormack & Brown (Accrington) signs, banners and bus lettering
  • Wellocks (Colne)/ Strawberry Fields (Saltaire)/ Blands (Ripon)  fresh fruit & vegetable deliveries
  • Asda/ Morrisons (Harrogate, Accrington, Nelson & Yeadon) weekly fresh food shopping
  • Tesco (Halifax) weekly fresh food shopping

 

Site Supervisor

First Class Childcare Centres, employ our friendly 'Sites Supervisor' Peter who works across all our sites and is responsible for any minor maintenance matters which crop up on a daily basis. He splits his week across the centres and is welcomed by both staff and children alike. 

Outside Contractors

FCCC is committed to the safe upkeep and development of all our facilities. We use reputable local contractors who are suitably vetted and experienced in our buildings and operations.

 

FCCC endeavours to carry out all non-emergency works outside of operating hours for the safety of the children. However, inj the event of contractors/workmen needing to be on-site during operating hours, strict safety guidelines, supported by Croner Consulting are followed by our managers and contractors.

 

Hazardous Substances

FCCC is committed to minimising the risk of contact with hazardous substances for both children and staff.

 

All cleaning materials are purchased from System Hygiene, a highly reputable supplier and clear guidance is provided as to the risk any product may carry.

 

Data sheets are located in nursery linked to the COSHH regulations. Staff are provided with PPE.