by Rose Porter | Nov 19, 2025 | News
Today (19 November) Ofsted has published its latest data on early years and childcare providers in England. Change in provider numbers The overall number of providers registered with Ofsted at August 2025 has fallen by 1,267 since August 2024 (an overall decline...
by Rose Porter | Nov 18, 2025 | News
A Coram PACEY survey of almost 3,000 childminders in England highlights widespread concern over early years funding rates with many childminders struggling to keep their business financially viable. The national average hourly rates for early years funding are set at...
by Rose Porter | Nov 13, 2025 | News
**SURVEY NOW CLOSED – Thank you to all who took part! ** Coram PACEY is asking childminders in England to take a survey to share insights and feedback on childminder funding rates and how a possible new approach might work better. Early years funding rates are...
by Rose Porter | Nov 4, 2025 | News
Coram PACEY is delighted to support the review and relaunch of the second edition of Birth to 5 Matters – Guidance by the sector, for the sector. About the guidance The Early Years Coalition (of which Coram PACEY is a member) is launching a review of Birth to 5...
by Rose Porter | Oct 16, 2025 | Blog
By Georgina Young, The Young Ones Childminding We’ve all been there. You scoop up a wriggly toddler for a nappy change and suddenly find yourself in a full-on wrestling match. Arms flailing, legs kicking, maybe even that stiff-as-a-board back arch. Sometimes changing...
