by Angela Gamble | Nov 12, 2024 | Blog, Child Development
By Zara Smith World Kindness on 13 November 2024 is the perfect time for early years professionals to reflect on the positive impact of kindness, the science positive benefits behind kindness and the important role we play in modelling it for the children we care for...
by Angela Gamble | Oct 29, 2024 | Blog, Child Development
PACEY There is huge potential for using face painting as a way of supporting children’s learning, development and play. As practitioners, we need to explore the safety considerations and risk assessments associated with a face painting activity. Children use play to...
by Angela Gamble | Oct 15, 2024 | Health and Safety, Resources
Dental decay is a serious problem in young people – and it is largely preventable. In 2017 in England, almost a quarter of five year olds had experienced tooth decay, having an average of 3 or 4 decayed teeth. Figures suggest that more than 105 children a day have...
by Angela Gamble | Oct 10, 2024 | Child development, Resources, Wales specific
Darllenwch hyn yn Gymraeg yma Welcome to PACEY Cymru’s Inspiring Environments toolkit to support the development of quality home based childcare. Developed in partnership with Elizabeth Jarman and childminders in Wales this toolkit will be of interest to anyone...
by Angela Gamble | Oct 10, 2024 | Child development, Resources, Wales specific
Darllenwch hyn yn Gymraeg yma Reading about or seeing the ideas of others can provide inspiration when developing aspects of your own provision. The childminders involved in this project have shared their perspectives, thoughts and ideas to help shape the resources...