Zara Smith, Coram PACEY Advisor & The Childcare Professional Editor and Writer From 1 September 2026, childminders in England must follow the updated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework. The changes strengthen and clarify several safeguarding...
Childminders report rising administrative burdens and financial pressures as they submit their first returns under Making Tax Digital, with a quarter saying they are planning to leave the profession as a direct result of the removal of the wear and tear allowance. ...
Claim what you are entitled to, keep the right records, and feel ready for Making Tax Digital Understanding tax can feel overwhelming when you’re running a childminding business. Once you understand your taxes and how they work, it becomes much easier to claim...
Early Bird tickets for Coram PACEY’s annual childcare and early years conference now available! 50 years of impact driving a future full of ambition We are thrilled to announce that we will be back at the iconic Bishopsgate Institute on Saturday 6 February 2027....
We are thrilled to announce the publication of ‘It Takes a Village’, a new magazine for parents/carers and families! This magazine, to be published twice a year, brings together voices from childcare and education experts, parents, and communities to offer practical...
