by Rose Porter | Oct 19, 2023 | Blog, Business Resources
Zara Smith, PACEY Advisor Unfortunately, from time to time, all managers find themselves in a position where they must have a difficult conversation with a staff member, parent or even Ofsted/CIW. They are not easy and can be very emotional for all those involved. ...
by Rose Porter | Sep 27, 2023 | Blog, Business Resources
Pat Tomlinson, PACEY Advisor In the last few months, the Practice Advice service has had an increase in the number of enquiries regarding registering as Childcare on Domestic premises. I’ve been wondering why there has been a sudden interest in changing from...
by Rose Porter | Jul 10, 2023 | Blog, Business Resources
Lucy Lewin, PACEY Trustee My journey into registered childcare began in 2009 when I became a childminder. I knew that this was going to be an exciting adventure as I had been looking after friends children during school holidays for a few years before and...
by Rose Porter | May 14, 2023 | Blog, Business Resources
Ka Lai Brightley-Hodges, Head of Membership and Marketing at PACEY I’ve always really struggled to switch off after work on a Friday, even more so now I work from home. Unless I’ve got big plans to go out that evening, I never really get settled into the weekend until...
by Rose Porter | Apr 24, 2023 | Blog, Business Resources
Pat Tomlinson, PACEY Advisor You’ve submitted your Ofsted application to become a Registered Childminder, waited for the call and then it happens – the inspector is coming next week. Help!! You know you have prepared well – ensured everything is in place, revised...
by Rose Porter | Mar 30, 2023 | Blog, Business Resources
Zara Smith, PACEY Advisor Whether you are a childminder employing an assistant or, a group setting employing staff, it is important to ensure that you know your responsibilities as an employer. Being an employer comes with lots of responsibilities. Navigating these...
