Charging Clarity Toolkit

Created by me, Lucy Lewin, a nursery owner, early years business strategist, and advisor this toolkit helps you get your charging policy, invoices, and parent communication right.

I’ve worked with hundreds of providers, councils, and school-based settings and I’ve seen the same problem again and again: 👉 Providers are accidentally breaking the rules on charging during funded hours 👉 Local Authorities are giving mixed messages 👉 Parents are confused and trust breaks down The cost? Complaints. Funding withdrawals. Stress. That’s why I created this Charging Clarity Toolkit: to give you everything you need to feel confident, compliant, and in control. You’ll get: A step-by-step audit checklist to spot risks in your current policy Editable policy and invoice language (fully aligned with 2025 DfE guidance) Parent conversation scripts that build trust and transparency AI prompts and how-to guide even if you’ve never used AI before Advice for opt-out processes, parent council input, and value-based pricing Perfect for: Nursery owners and managers School-based early years leads Childminders offering funded places Anyone who wants simple, legal, and parent-friendly charging practice This toolkit is worth over £300 in expert time and resources. Why? Because if you paid for: A consultant to audit your policy (£150–£250) A solicitor to check your invoice wording (£150+) CPD training for your staff on legal compliance A custom AI guide to spot errors automatically …you’d be hundreds of pounds deep. And still wondering if it’s right. This toolkit gives you: The knowledge The templates The reassurance All for £27. Because one unclear sentence in your invoice could cost you your funding.