by Rose Porter | Jun 28, 2024 | Blog, Health and Safety
Angela Gamble, Information, Advice and Guidance Manager at PACEY In early years it is common practice to use flour in play, whether that be in homemade play dough or other craft activities, but did you know flour is a raw ingredient and should be cooked or baked to...
by Rose Porter | Jun 10, 2024 | Blog, Business Resources, Wales Specific
Click to Read in English Cliciwch i ddarllen yn Gymraeg A refresh of the National Minimum Standards (NMS) has led to changes in the qualification requirements for childminding assistants in Wales. From November 2024, all childminding assistants must have successfully...
by Rose Porter | May 28, 2024 | Blog
Jamel C Campbell is an early years educator, consultant, radio/ tv host, storyteller and best-selling author. PACEY spoke to him about his interesting career path so far, how he has dealt with setbacks and what inspires him to keep going. Can you start by telling us a...
by Rose Porter | May 7, 2024 | Blog, Health and Safety, Policy in England and Wales
The Mayor of London’s Healthy Early Years London (HEYL) is an awards scheme that supports and recognises achievements in child health, wellbeing and development in early years settings. The National Children’s Bureau (NCB) is the delivery partner for the programme,...
by Rose Porter | May 2, 2024 | Blog, Business Resources, Regulations and Legislations
Starting out on your childminder journey can often be confusing. There are so many things you need to do before completing the Ofsted application form and the often asked question is “can we have a checklist please?” Each person’s journey is different, depending on...
by Rose Porter | Apr 29, 2024 | Blog, Child Development, Health and Safety
Ka Lai Brightley-Hodges, Head of Membership and Marketing at PACEY When children don’t get the right nutrients in their food, it can damage them in many ways. Here’s how we can support children and parents with their diet. Malnutrition is a serious problem. According...
