by Ka Lai Brightley-Hodges | Jan 19, 2026 | Case studies, Resources
Download a printable version here. How can local authorities successfully recruit and retain childminders? A deep dive into how Thurrock is prioritising and supporting childminders in an everchanging childcare market. Introduction In Thurrock, childminding support...
by Ka Lai Brightley-Hodges | Nov 30, 2025 | Upcoming Events
Childcare & Education Expo London 2026 – Friday 20 and Saturday 21 March 2026, London Olympia Join over 3,000 early years professionals for two packed days of learning, networking and discovery at Childcare & Education Expo London, the longest-running...
by Ka Lai Brightley-Hodges | Oct 30, 2025 | Case studies, Resources
Download a printable version here. What can significant childminder support deliver for local authorities today? A deep dive into the childminder support contract delivered in Cambridgeshire. In Cambridgeshire, Coram PACEY (formerly PACEY) has held contract to deliver...
by Ka Lai Brightley-Hodges | Sep 18, 2025 | Child development, Resources, Wraparound
When you provide wraparound care for school-aged children it is important to recognise that, just like early years children, school-aged children will arrive at your setting in all kinds of emotional states, whether that is first thing in the morning or after school....
by Ka Lai Brightley-Hodges | Sep 18, 2025 | Resources, Wraparound
Although food is an optional element of wraparound provision, it is expected that many providers will wish to offer children food as part of before -and after-school childcare. There is a good reason why breakfast is sometimes labelled the most important meal of the...
