by Rose Porter | Aug 5, 2024 | Blog, Business Resources, Policy in England and Wales
Evidence informed practice is key to developing your service. Accessing research, good practice and shared experiences from other childcare and early years professionals, and putting these into practice within your own setting, will support you to develop your...
by Rose Porter | Jul 29, 2024 | Blog, Child Development, Policy in England and Wales
Supporting children’s learning in the early years is fundamental in helping them to develop the foundation skills they need. For those delivering home-based childcare, providing opportunities for children to develop these skills is an important part of the role. The...
by Rose Porter | Jul 27, 2024 | Blog, Business Resources, Policy in England and Wales
Zara Smith, PACEY Advisor In the Autumn of 2022, I started the National Professional Qualification in Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL), an 18-month commitment to learning and developing my skills and knowledge. Throughout my early years career, I have always been...
by Rose Porter | Jul 23, 2024 | Blog, Policy in England and Wales
Helen Donohoe, Chief Executive at PACEY It is fair to say that barely hours after the result of this years’ general election were finalised, the new Secretary of State for Education, the Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP was arriving at the Department for Education in...
by Rose Porter | Jul 22, 2024 | Blog, Child Development, Policy in England and Wales
In the first of a series of three blogs we look at the work of Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs in England and the role they have to play. Sharing good practice that is evidence informed is key for childcare professionals to ensure that they are continuously...
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,...