by Angela Gamble | Oct 29, 2024 | Blog, Child Development
PACEY There is huge potential for using face painting as a way of supporting children’s learning, development and play. As practitioners, we need to explore the safety considerations and risk assessments associated with a face painting activity. Children use play to...
by Rose Porter | Sep 30, 2024 | Blog, Business Resources, Regulations and Legislations
Sue Smith, registered childminder and member of PACEY’s Volunteer Insight Panel (VIP) I wanted to share my passion with others in the Early Years sector, inspire and champion the wonderful work we do with children in this vital start in their life. I felt a...
by Rose Porter | Sep 27, 2024 | Blog, Child Development
Helen Battelley MA Movement is deeply embedded in the core of early childhood development. From the development of the vestibular system in utero, to the instinctive urge to explore the world during infancy, movement is essential for children’s growth. However,...
by Rose Porter | Sep 5, 2024 | Blog, Health and Safety
Angela Gamble, Information, Advice and Guidance Manager, PACEY In June, the Food Standards Agency issued guidance regarding using flour in play activities and recommended heat treating the flour. We published the BLOG: Raw flour to share this advice and information...
by Rose Porter | Aug 13, 2024 | Blog, Child Development, Safeguarding
Zara Smith, PACEY Advisor You have identified that one of the children you care for is currently not developing as expected. You have talked to parents, and they also have similar concerns, so you have decided to thoroughly assess their needs. This has given you a...
by Rose Porter | Aug 5, 2024 | Blog, Child Development
Pat Tomlinson, PACEY Advisor Water play is so much fun, especially when it’s warm outside, but can be done all year round. Don’t let the grey skies put you off – water play is still fun and can take on different dimensions in our ever-changing weathers. I’ve found...
