Helen Donohoe, Chief Executive at PACEY What a few days it has been. I hope you’ve been able to take a breath and take care after the rollercoaster we have all been through. I think this tweet sums our emotions around midday on Wednesday. It is safe to say that the...
It can be quite scary knowing that approximately 30 months after getting registered as a childminder in England, an Ofsted inspector is going to pay you a visit. Please don’t panic. My aim is to share some tips and to give you a flavour of what an inspection is really...
Vicky Hutchin, Persona Doll Training Persona Doll Training (PDT) provides training for practitioners on diversity, equality and inclusion through a storytelling approach, using a special doll called a Persona Doll. It’s a brilliant way to celebrate diversity and...
Pat Tomlinson, PACEY Advisor “How do I do a risk assessment?” is a question that’s often asked by those starting a career in early years and childcare, so in this blog we are looking at why we need to risk assess and the different ways we can do this. We risk assess...