Q&A: Does Children Inspired by Yoga franchise in the UK?

Imagine making a career change that sees you spend your working hours inspiring children, helping them to grow and develop each day through the medium of yoga. That, as well as being the master of your own destiny, being your own boss and working with the longest running children’s yoga company in the UK - that’s what becoming a Children Inspired by Yoga franchisee could mean. But the big question remains: does the business, formerly known as Tatty Bumpkin, franchise in the UK?

Ditching the dreary 9-5 and becoming your own boss is the pipe dream of millions. But there are genuine and exciting opportunities out there to take the plunge. As a child care franchisee, you’ll have the ability to call the shots, enjoying a great work life balance and managing operations, all with the guidance and security of a top franchise at your disposal. 

Does Children Inspired by Yoga franchise in the UK?

Start getting excited: Children Inspired by Yoga does franchise in the UK, and is actively seeking franchisees to join its growing business. Having left behind it’s Tatty Bumpkin name and rebranding as Children Inspired by Yoga, the growing franchise runs classes for children, from babies to teengagers, via its national network of franchisees and teachers. Could you be another face of this brilliant childcare franchise, running your own business? 

We are now recruiting new franchisees and teachers. Our class bookings are rising daily, and there is a strong sense of optimism about the coming months. What we do is in high demand, and we are looking to share our skills and love of working with children with more people like you.
- Children Inspired by Yoga

Why did Tatty Bumpkin change its name to Children Inspired by Yoga? 

After it was founded in 2004 by designer, mom, and Yoga teacher Sam Petter, Tatty Bumpkin delivered a creative and ethical developmental programme for babies and children. After beginning its franchising journey in 2007, the business went from strength to strength throughout its formative years, and was nominated as Franchisor of the Year in 2016 during the Mumandworking Awards hosted by Natwest.

Having expanded its offering to a wider range of children’s exercise, the Tatty Bumpkin arm of the Children Inspired by Yoga brand serves 2-7 year olds, while Baby Bumpkin, Tatty Guroo and Yoga Guroo work with other age ranges, from 0 to 16. 

Joining Children Inspired by Yoga will see you become a part of an award-winning, multi-disciplinary developmental programme that has been meticulously designed and developed by educationalists, paediatric physiotherapists, yoga teachers, artists and musicians. It is also aligned to the national curriculum, and is industry recognised, having been endorsed NCFE (previously known as CACHE - Council for Child, Health, Care and Education) and The Yoga Alliance.

Starting a Children Inspired by Yoga franchise

Now that you’re clued up on the history of the Children Inspired by Yoga franchise - and know that it does franchise in the UK - you’ll no doubt be curious about how you can become a children’s exercise franchisee yourself. The franchise is growing every day, and is excited about welcoming new franchisees on board in a partnership that will be beneficial to both parties.

We take a holistic view of the long-term to bring a return on investment to you and your community, and we offer a proven success for driven individuals with a desire to run their own business, regardless of their background.
- Children Inspired by Yoga

1. How do you go about starting your own Children Inspired by Yoga franchise? 

After contacting Children Inspired by Yoga via our own Point Franchise page, the team will take you through several steps as a part of the onboarding process, including multiple training sessions and a run-through of your business plan. While you don’t need any prior qualifications to become a Children Inspired by Yoga franchisee, the types of people that will fit perfectly into the role will encompass the following characteristics:

• Loyal to the CIbY and brand above all
• Management capability at a professional level
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit
• Have an accentuated drive for success
• Committed to working full time in the franchisee unit
• Have previous business experience
• Faithfully follows the indications of the CIbY franchise model

2. How much do you need to invest?

In order to become a Children Inspired by Yoga franchisee, you’ll need to make a minimum initial investment of £10,000 + VAT. This is far lower than the average cost of starting a franchise, as of 2018, which was £42,200 [British Franchise Association]. With dozens of franchisees already making up a wide-spanning network, the stage is set for you to make a career change with a child care franchise and join the UK’s longest running children’s yoga company. 

More than ever, people are looking to invest in the children's service sector because they recognise the longevity of the industry, the potential for growth and, in many cases, the ability to make a difference in children's lives.
- Children Inspired by Yoga

3. What do you get for your investment?

With a well-established franchising model, you’re getting your money’s worth when making an investment with Children Inspired by Yoga. As a franchisee, you will be entitled to lesson plans, national curriculum notes, mats, uniform, stories, toys, music, approach letters, CIbY systems, unrivalled Head Office support and access to a thriving community of 34 franchisees from Edinburgh to Plymouth and overseas territories in Dubai, Qatar, Spain and The Channel Islands, too.

According to its website, a Children Inspired by Yoga franchise is:

1. Saleable - you are creating an asset which can be sold on or passed down through the generations.

2. Scalable - you can hire self-employed teachers to expand the number of classes you run. 

3. Flexible - by using self-employed teachers you can earn money while not teaching those classes yourself, allowing you to prioritise what matters to you.

Become a Children Inspired by Yoga franchisee today

With all the holistic benefits of becoming a Children Inspired by Yoga (formerly Tatty Bumpkin) franchisee, along with the dream scenario of loving your job and choosing your own working schedule, it’s time to live your life as a child care franchisee. 

But if franchising with Children Inspired by Yoga isn’t for you, you can check out other activity-based child care franchises such as Sherpa Kids or SportsCool. Or, head to our UK franchise directory for a broader look at the thousands of franchising opportunities available to you.