Every child deserves the best possible start in life, and strong early communication skills are a central part of that foundation. At the Coram PACEY conference in February, Carol Payne from Speech and Language UK shared new insights into why talking and understanding...
I have always admired Penny’s work – her books were my “go to” in my childcare career as a childminder and my recommended reading as a childcare trainer/assessor. In Penny’s previous role as trustee for PACEY, she produced some brilliant short videos on different...
As childminders, we play an incredibly powerful role in shaping how young children see themselves, others, and the world around them. Every cuddle, every conversation, every play opportunity contributes to a child’s growing sense of who they are and whether they feel...
By Dr Gemma Goldenberg and Prof Sam Wass Do we have an attention crisis? People working with young children seem increasingly concerned about children’s inability to focus and engage deeply in activities. We’re hearing that children flit from one activity to...
Pat Tomlinson, PACEY Advisor I love baking and have baked with my own children, minded children and grandchildren. As a childminder, I often had parents say to me “I don’t bake at home and I don’t want the mess, so I’m glad they bake with you” I found this quite sad –...
By Zara Smith World Kindness on 13 November 2024 is the perfect time for early years professionals to reflect on the positive impact of kindness, the science positive benefits behind kindness and the important role we play in modelling it for the children we care for...
