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  We are the UK's most active advisor to the care sector, and handle more than 50% of individually transacted care homes in the UK.
- Childcare & Education
  Our team are renowned as market leaders and the ‘go to’ advisors throughout the entire childcare and education business lifecycle, from business conception to exit.
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- Hotels
  We are the leading hotel property specialist, and provide services to owners, banks, private equity and insolvency practitioners.
- Leisure
  We provide strategic advice to a variety of leisure clients including holiday and residential parks, nightclubs, health and fitness centres and golf resorts.
- Pharmacies
  As the UK’s leading pharmacy specialists we deliver a comprehensive range of services via 11 nationwide offices.
- Pubs
  We have the largest pub brokerage team in the UK working across the board, from single assets to large portfolios.
- Restaurants
  We have in-depth restaurant knowledge, from independent through to branded chains and high-end dining.
- Retail
  We have the UK’s largest convenience retail and forecourt team and more than 40 registered valuers with retail experience.
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  Christie Finance acts for a diverse range of borrowers, from private purchasers to national corporates, investors and developers
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  Franchising continues to expand across a number of the sectors in which Christie & Co operate. There are now over 48,000 franchised businesses trading throughout the UK, an increase of 25% in 10 years
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Home > News & Resources > Publications > Early Childhood, Education & Care - Workforce Trends & Factors

9/26/2019 | Childcare & Education

Early Childhood, Education & Care - Workforce Trends & Factors

Our groundbreaking report, Early Childhood Education and Care Workforce Trends & Associated Factors, reviews demand drivers, childcare models and funding worldwide including key themes such as qualification requirements, ratios, the relationship between funding and parental leave, and the ‘Childcare Gap’.