by Rose Porter | Oct 17, 2024 | News
Today (17 October) the Department for Education made several announcements around early years and childcare. Childminder flexibilities As we shared last week, from 1 November childminders will be able to apply new flexibilities in the way they run their business....
by Rose Porter | Oct 11, 2024 | News
From 1 November 2024, the Department for Education (DfE) will be introducing new flexibilities for childminders in England, including: The creation of a new category of childminder, ‘childminder without domestic premises’ that works entirely from non-domestic...
by Rose Porter | Oct 8, 2024 | News
Today (8 October) Ofsted has published the third and final report in its best start for life research series: Best start in life part 1: setting the scene Best start in life part 2: the 3 prime areas of learning Best start in life part 3: the 4 specific areas of...
by Rose Porter | Oct 7, 2024 | News
Click to Read in English Cliciwch i ddarllen yn Gymraeg On Saturday 5 October PACEY Cymru held their second event to celebrate the achievements of members in Wales over the past 12 months and recognise their ongoing commitment to the childcare and early years sector....
by Rose Porter | Sep 25, 2024 | News
This week the Labour party has held its Annual Conference in Liverpool attended by PACEY’s chief executive, Helen Donohoe. At the conference, the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson described a “new era of child-centred government” and outlined some...
by Rose Porter | Sep 25, 2024 | News
PACEY is inviting registered childminders in England to take our latest survey. Your answers will help us understand the current challenges facing registered childminders, lobby for improved support from government and ensure your views are represented in early years...
