Requesting a police welfare check

Requesting a police welfare check

Safeguarding: Guidance on requesting a police welfare check if a child has been persistently absent without explanation or contact from parents. By Zara Smith, Coram PACEY Writer and Advisor As childminders, we play a vital role in children’s safety and wellbeing. We...
Slush ice drinks

Slush ice drinks

By Pat Tomlinson, Coram PACEY Advisor With the current hot weather, we are trying to keep the children (and ourselves) as cool as possible. Recent news items on the television have shared the different ways some families keep cool – taking ice cool water on trips,...

Nanny – employed or self-employed?

Employed v self-employed nannies: Understanding roles, rules, and remuneration  For families and childcare professionals in the UK, the distinction between employed and self-employed nannies is crucial, and impacts on everything from tax, employment rights, and...

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

The Government’s Making Tax Digital roadmap aims to transform tax administration to make it more efficient, effective and easier for taxpayers. Under the plans, taxpayers will be required to keep digital records and provide quarterly updates on their income and...