By Angela Gamble, Education and Training Manager- Coram PACEY In every community, there are people whose work quietly shapes the daily lives of families. For many in her corner of Sidcup, that person is Carol. For more than a decade, she has built a thriving...
Lucy Lewin delivered an energetic and thought‑provoking session that asked childminders to see themselves not just as carers, but as powerful, skilled business owners. Her message was clear: your work changes lives, and your business model needs to reflect that value....
By Zara Smith, Coram PACEY Writer As a childminder or home-based childcare provider, getting to know your local area is one of the best ways to make sure your setting meets the needs of the families you care for. When you understand what’s happening around you, who...
By Zara Smith, Coram PACEY Writer/Editor In today’s digital world, childminders are not only safeguarding children in their care but also entrusted with highly personal and sensitive information about families. From registration forms to national insurance numbers and...
By Zara Smith, Coram PACEY Writer and Advisor Receipts are a daily part of spending and running a business – but have you noticed that the world is fast moving away from paper? Thanks to new regulations like Making Tax Digital, digital receipts (or e-receipts)...
By Pat Tomlinson, PACEY Advisor Change to ICO fee The annual ICO fee has increased from £40 to £52. What is ICO? Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the UK’s independent public body which was set up to promote access to official information and to protect...
