Childcare providers, closures and mergers
Outlining the steps childcare providers should take to close or merge.
Voluntary pre-schools (charitable) closure
Follow the steps and links set out below
Process for merger with a school
Follow the steps and links set out below
Private providers
Closing or selling your business
Start by talking to your accountant. Follow the links below to find out the steps you need to take with regard to government organisations.
How to close a limited company
- Selling your business your responsibilities – sole trader
- Selling your business your responsibilities – partnership
- Selling your business your responsibilities – Limited Company
Who to inform
Document retention
Your organisation is responsible for ensuring that records are retained after the closure of the provision. The following documents set out the length of time that certain documents need to be retained. You can also contact the Information Commissioner for advice.