Regional Meeting Presentation- May/ June 2011

PPA NorthernRegional Meeting

Play Providers Association

www.playproviders.org.uk 07.06.2011

1. Welcome and Informal Introductions (Janice Dunphy)

2. PPA Update (Kate Costin)

- PPA Suppliers Scheme- EAS, PPA Conference, ASPIRE- PPA Summer Campaign

AGENDA


PPA Suppliers Scheme

PPA Events


1. Euro Attractions Show (27-29th September)Olympia, London

2. Play Providers Conference – attracting global speakers

3. ASPIRE Awards 2011 (29th September)

PPA Summer Promotion


1. The Really Big Summer Adventure

2. PPA Offer

3. PPA Members Offer

4. Benefits…

3. Eureka Presentation

Rebecca Johnson (Play and Learning Director)

Eureka Presentation


4. Industry Issues • The Idea Exchange• Driving footfall during sunny spells• “Make a Bear” workshop (Geoff Goring)• 2011 Business Performance• Establishing childcare provisions (Holiday and Afterschool Clubs)• Staff Training and Development Opportunities


The Idea Exchange

Sharing ideas that have worked successfully at your site to gain a range of new ideasfrom other operators in return…


Driving footfall during sunny spells

• How does the weather effect cash flow?• Annual trends?• Strategies for dealing with prolonged periods of good weather? Strip the business back or invest … • Social Media opportunities

• Group On• Voucher Cloud• Little Bird


“Build a Bear” Workshop

Led by Geoff Goring…

• Who is currently offering Bear parties? • How do the manage the processes? • Prices, Promotion, Profit Margins, Sales to date• Discussion on the various suppliers used • Advice for those looking to set up bear parties• Any other new party theme’s working well?


2011 Business Performance

• Business performance so far in 2011 vs other years• Current year performance (income) vs last year, parties and footfall… • Any trends noticed??• Target F&B spend per head (F&B net income/children and adults (non party)• New income streams• Cost cutting initiatives


Lunch & Supplier Talks


Establishing Childcare Provisions


• After School Club and Holiday Clubs• Drop and Shop• Day care Nurseries• Childcare

• Business benefit v Costs• Operational Requirements



• Nursery• Greater income potential• Needs dedicated space• More complicated to operate (EYFS, higher staffing)

• After School Clubs• Shared space• Less opportunities – need to partner schools• High margins subject to transports cost (staffing 1:8)

• Holiday Clubs• Shared space and off peak seasonal use• High margins (online marketing)• OFSTED registered



• Strong Government support – extended schools, education grants, salary sacrifice

• A substantial additional income stream• Perfect synergy with existing customer base• Low capital cost• Minimal space required• Joint venture possible• Consultancy available

Staff Training and Development


• Staff Training Requirements• Training Providers and Employer incentives• Industry Standard courses• Cost benefit analysis

5. Q+A – Open Forum


6. Tour and Close

Tour of Eureka

Close

Thank-you for your attendance
