by Angela Gamble | Nov 20, 2025 | Blog, Business Resources, Regulations and Legislations
By Zara Smith, Coram PACEY Writer As a childminder or home-based childcare provider, getting to know your local area is one of the best ways to make sure your setting meets the needs of the families you care for. When you understand what’s happening around you, who...
by Angela Gamble | Oct 20, 2025 | Blog, Regulations and Legislations
By Zara Smith, Coram PACEY Writer/Editor Becoming a nanny is a rewarding career choice for those who are passionate about working with children and supporting families. It offers the opportunity to play an important role in a child’s development while building close,...
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 | 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 | Feb 9, 2023 | Blog, Regulations and Legislations
It can be quite scary knowing that approximately 30 months after getting registered as a childminder in England, an Ofsted inspector is going to pay you a visit. Please don’t panic. My aim is to share some tips and to give you a flavour of what an inspection is really...
