by Rose Porter | Sep 10, 2024 | News
Yesterday (9 September) Ofsted published updates to the Early years inspection handbook – GOV.UK There are changes throughout clarifying references to funded places and what should be considered on inspection. Wording has been amended to reflect how the...
by Rose Porter | Sep 5, 2024 | Blog, Health and Safety
Angela Gamble, Information, Advice and Guidance Manager, PACEY In June, the Food Standards Agency issued guidance regarding using flour in play activities and recommended heat treating the flour. We published the BLOG: Raw flour to share this advice and information...
by Rose Porter | Sep 4, 2024 | News
PACEY is pleased to share an opportunity for members in England and Wales to purchase digital devices at discounted costs. PACEY knows that access to IT equipment can be a challenge for members given the cost of buying or replacing digital devices and kit. The move...
by Rose Porter | Sep 3, 2024 | News
Today (3 September) Ofsted has published the results of its Big Listen consultation, marking the “beginning of a new chapter”. The inspectorate in England has announced a number of changes aiming to reduce pressure on education settings, improve relationships with the...
by Rose Porter | Sep 2, 2024 | News
The government pushes ahead with the reform agenda by scrapping single headline Ofsted judgements for schools with immediate effect. That means that Ofsted will no longer provide a single overall grade of effectiveness when inspecting state schools. Early Years...