Thanks to a donation from the Moondance Foundation and Welsh Government funding childminders, childminder assistants, approved nannies, nursery managers or nursery workers in Wales who join Coram PACEY or renew their membership between the 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 will have the opportunity to apply for a grant to support continuous professional development (cpd)/training opportunities in addition to the wider small grant scheme offered.
Coram PACEY Cymru are providing a discount on membership for eligible members in Wales from April 2025 to March 2026 too.
- For childminder members this will be up to the value of £350
- For childminder assistants, approved nannies, and nursery workers and managers this will be up to the value of £150
The grant window will open on the 12 January and close on the 12 February. 
Grants will be considered for cpd/training that supports in the following priority areas:
- Business development
- Eco/environmental practice
- Anti-racist practice
- Safety and compliance
- Leadership and management
- IT (including digital skills, cyber security and use of AI)
- Child development
- Well-being
- Supporting children with ALN
- Welsh language development
We are happy to have informal discussions with members to discuss proposals to be included in applications before sthe grant window opens. Email: cymru@corampacey.org.uk
