LITTLE LEARNERS FRANCHISE

I made the final decision after talking to Rachel on the phone about Little Learners. She was so passionate about it and I loved the educational side to the franchise. I also observed a current franchisee nearest to where I lived and could immediately imagine myself running classes.

To be honest, I only looked at one other franchise. I knew once I’d found Little Learners that this was the one for me. It was right up my street with the whole mark making focus. I was working in a SEN setting and had got very involved with delivering the OT programmes for children, so the whole early writing focus was a big pull. I also loved the focus on fun and learning through play.

I borrowed some money from my lovely mother in law (she could see that it was the right path) and the rest went on an interest free credit card which I paid off over the first 2 years.

It was quite overwhelming at first. The contract was very long and full of legal jargon! I asked a few friends and family members to read it through for me. I also questioned anything I was unsure of and asked for clarification.

You have to really believe in the franchise to make it work. Although it’s not my creation, I love every part of the Little Learners programme and can see the benefits to children and their parents first hand. I love running my classes and am passionate about their worth. I have been told by parents that this shines through whilst I am running the classes, which I guess makes them successful.

The other bonus of franchising is that you have the support and guidance from the franchisor as well as from your fellow franchisees. As a teacher, I had never run a business, kept accounts or tried to sell and advertise a brand so it was a huge learning curve for me. The initial support and training was invaluable.